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Alexnikov

Someone talk some sense into me. Do I need to buy this dress or do I just want it? There's a 20% off New Look code knocking about so it would only be £20. However if I'm still losing weight is there any point buying loads of size 16 dresses that hopefully will start to be too big soon?

daisybella

that is gorgeous Alex, and with dresses...well I often buy them in a size bigger than I am so I can layer under them, even with just a vest...so if you really love it and will wear it a lot, I say go for it, as you'll be able to belt it/layer it when your smaller

(wrong answer?)

Magpye

It's a lovely dress Alex, and if you feel you will get the wear out of it now then as daisy says you can always layer it up or cinch it in if it gets too big. (I often buy skirts one or two sizes too big so I can wear them on the hip rather than the waist.)

Have my huge order through from La Redoute, tights are good, managed a pair of jeans and some grey trousers and two casual jumpers. Can someone in the know please explain to me though, how is it I can order a vest top in one size and have it absolutely dripping off my frame but a blouse a size bigger won't even fit across my back?? Also I am very cross that the lovely boots I ordered are pull on style and my foot won't go into them because of my stupid high instep. :mad:

FairyShazza

Alexnikov wrote: »

Oooh which ones?!

I went for the black mushroom shoes



£22 on Ebay and they look to be almost brand new

daydreambeliever_3

The postman's just been with a gorgeous purple checked skirt I won on ebay the other day, but guess what? When I've opened it, it's a purple top!
I know how it happened because the person selling it had put the same title on two different items and I even thought about asking them to make sure I got the right thing but forgot. I'm kicking myself now.

daisybella

Wow, FS they are gorgeous

daisybella

daydreambeliever wrote: »

The postman's just been with a gorgeous purple checked skirt I won on ebay the other day, but guess what? When I've opened it, it's a purple top!
I know how it happened because the person selling it had put the same title on two different items and I even thought about asking them to make sure I got the right thing but forgot. I'm kicking myself now.

send them a message, their mistake so they should be able to sort it!

lostinrates

Magpye wrote: »

It's a lovely dress Alex, and if you feel you will get the wear out of it now then as daisy says you can always layer it up or cinch it in if it gets too big. (I often buy skirts one or two sizes too big so I can wear them on the hip rather than the waist.)

Have my huge order through from La Redoute, tights are good, managed a pair of jeans and some grey trousers and two casual jumpers. Can someone in the know please explain to me though, how is it I can order a vest top in one size and have it absolutely dripping off my frame but a blouse a size bigger won't even fit across my back?? Also I am very cross that the lovely boots I ordered are pull on style and my foot won't go into them because of my stupid high instep. :mad:

I last ordered from La Redoute about 10 years ago. The sizing inconsistency was too great. Its why I'm really really wary about mail order/online clothes purchases. I don't always try on in shops but I can see if something is really, wildly out...

lostinrates

daisybella wrote: »

that is gorgeous Alex, and with dresses...well I often buy them in a size bigger than I am so I can layer under them, even with just a vest...so if you really love it and will wear it a lot, I say go for it, as you'll be able to belt it/layer it when your smaller

(wrong answer?)

I don't think this works as well when you are a bit bigger layers add bulk often, and n a shorter dress the hang isn't as good (drape over curves is tricky)...

It is however a very pretty dress. Alex, how well off are you for clothes ATM? You might be a size smaller soon, is it worth making an aspirational purchase?

Mariel

Alex that dress looks to have a shirred waistline which means it should shrink in with you. It's a lovely dress and you should treat yourself