black tie event!!!

missprice

OK so I am actually thrilled that
I won tickets
I can actually go on the day
Its probably gonna be a fab night
OH will be persuaded to go with me

But its a black tie dress event, I have just given pretty much all my clothes to a charity shop ( having downsized my clutter with moving) but anyway I never had black tie dresses.

Gotta find summat for £50 including shoes before next Thursday.
Any ideas people please help cos I ain't got a clue about clothes.

Pretty pretty please

Louiseoc

Congratulations! TK Maxx have a great range, hope that helps. x

Blulu

Congratulations. Try Ebay to see if you can find anything local to collect. Also Freecycle and Streetlife, and of course, charity shops - you might end up buying your own stuff back

Hope you enjoy the event

Blu X

Farmers-wife_2

I've hired from Girlmeetsdress.com before - they have some gorgeous dresses for around £50 and you can almost always find a discount code somewhere online.

I love this Green Dress

Alternatively, save your money and ask your friends if they have anything you can borrow.

Have a fabulous time, it sounds great fun!

missprice

Farmers-wife wrote: »

I've hired from Girlmeetsdress.com before - they have some gorgeous dresses for around £50 and you can almost always find a discount code somewhere online.

I love this Green Dress

Alternatively, save your money and ask your friends if they have anything you can borrow.

Have a fabulous time, it sounds great fun!

Although I am not all that tall, all my female mates are a foot shorter than me except one who is a foot and a half taller.
So sadly cant save any dosh that way.
Have seen some pretty skater dresses on asda and tk maxx and tesco. Gotta get some strappy sandals too.

Will a skater dress do though or should I go maxi?
Ta peoples.

Farmers-wife_2

missprice wrote: »

Although I am not all that tall, all my female mates are a foot shorter than me except one who is a foot and a half taller

Ooh that is a shame!

missprice wrote: »

Will a skater dress do though or should I go maxi?
Ta peoples.

For a black tie event, I would personally go long, however anything knee-length or longer would be perfectly acceptable. I would avoid anything too clingy and possibly choose something rather plain yet versatile that I could wear again. Then I would raid my friend's wardrobes for some funky accessories and colourful shoes.

I am excited for you! Since becoming a farmers wife, black tie events have become few and far between.

toniq

Def TKmaxx, they do some fab dresses, long is better and more fitting for black tie.

x

Chyna-s

You would prbably be required to wear a long gown (or a cocktail dress). A skater dress would reaaly make you feel out of place (unless there are reality 'stars') lol

Does your OH have a tuxedo is the more imporant question?

hazyjo

Fab win - congrats! Definitely wouldn't go 'skater dress'. More of a gown type event. You can get away with a cocktail dress.

Definitely ebay! But make sure they don't leave it too long to send. Search by ending order. I've had a fabulous long velvet dress off ebay before for a black tie do).

Hope you have a brilliant time! Well done on the weight loss too! (Oops I think I misread the 'downsize' comment lol. So blonde...)

What size are you now? I'll have a quick browse on ebay for you if you like! If you have any lumps and bumps to hide, velvet is your friend

Jx

MoralDilema

missprice wrote: »

Will a skater dress do though or should I go maxi?
Ta peoples.

Personally I think that would be perfectly acceptable

No idea on posh etiquette, can't remember when i've ever worn a tie.

nixnjj

There's a facebook page that does regular competitions that have some lovely long evening dresses at £20

http://www.carolinadressroom.co.uk/sample-sale-60-c.asp

might be worth a look