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Can anyone find this for me?

Hi again all

I was wondering if someone could find a skirt like this but cheaper than £160? I'm a size 16/18. I would prefer it to be Free Size but that's probably asking too much :p Thanks in advance :)

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  • chelbel1981
    chelbel1981 Posts: 1,029 Forumite
    Just the skirt???
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  • fly_dragon_fly
    fly_dragon_fly Posts: 2,110 Forumite
    yes she wants just the skirt :) x
  • Enchantica
    Enchantica Posts: 551 Forumite
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    Yeah, because I have this corset in mind:

    corset.jpg

    So just looking for a skirt to go with it :)
  • hannahjex
    hannahjex Posts: 394 Forumite
    White or ivory?
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  • Enchantica
    Enchantica Posts: 551 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I would like white to go with the corset :)
  • hannahjex
    hannahjex Posts: 394 Forumite
    This is a two piece, but you could just use the skirt. £79. Ivory though.
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-IVORY-WEDDING-DRESS-SIZE-16-FREE-P-P-/220616510340

    It is worth looking for 2 piece dresses, you might find a cheap one. I'll keep looking. Can the corset be ordered in ivory, or do you have a preference for white anyway?
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  • joolsybools
    joolsybools Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    Is it worth sourcing the fabric yourself and having a seamstress put it together?
  • hannahjex
    hannahjex Posts: 394 Forumite
    Is it worth sourcing the fabric yourself and having a seamstress put it together?

    That's quite a good idea. If local seamstresses are too expensive, you could maybe source from China?

    This is a narrower skirt, but you could maybe add an underskirt? Although with a corset pulling you in on top, a slim skirt might not be a bad idea...could make for a good hourglass shape:

    http://www.very.co.uk/peony-chiffon-skirt/407198149.prd
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  • sethsgran
    sethsgran Posts: 2,855 Forumite
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    Gosh that really would be so quick for someone to make, probably 4 layers of Tulle and then 1 layer of lining, nice quality. A few seams and waistband with just the lining to hem.
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  • Enchantica
    Enchantica Posts: 551 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks so much for helping :) I'm still on the look out for it but it's a good idea about getting a 2 piece rather than looking for just the skirt, I may be able to find it cheaper getting a 2 piece from China on ebay. I will also look into getting a seamstress to do it. :)
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