gre1958
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Reged: 15/08/2008
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Loc: Staffordshire
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Have just been invited to a "Posh" do ... not me at all ... am looking for something not over the top but stylish for the larger lady .. bigger on the top shall we say so dresses are a no really as tend to swamp the bottom half
love long and floaty skirts any shop ideas could look at around the Midlands somewhere a bit different that caters for the larger lady not yet ready to be middle aged and frumpy ? the party is a 60th in very posh hotel meal and band etc so want to be able to look good and be able to dance around a bit !!
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BeauSoleil
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Reged: 26/03/2008
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Loc: France
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HAve you looked at Box2-they seem to have smarter 'occasion' wear-a bit expensive though!! Well, for me it is...
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Foxie
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How about Monsoon or Wallis? Both have websites you could look at. I would also make sure I was wearing a nice necklace or bracelet, if there is a meal you will be sitting down for some time and your top half will be most on display.
It sounds a lovely occasion.
F x.
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gre1958
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Reged: 15/08/2008
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Loc: Staffordshire
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thanks Beau & Foxie
am on the case right now !! thanks .. got until Nov but am having mild panic now !
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scarpantoni
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Reged: 22/07/2009
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Hello
East are very good and not over the top and too formal - things you can wear again
La redoute - their Tallisane range is also very nice and not too expensive - I buy on line.
I also buy 'vintage' of the 30's and 40's via the internet and get some beautiful peices which I also know no one will be able to copy... the quality is always much better than what you get now.... and even the bags and accessories are lovely. Have a peep at:
www.woodlandfarmantiques.com
www.unique-vintage.com
www.back-in-style.com
Scarpantoni.
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scarpantoni
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HI
Vintage can be found on:
woodlandfarmsantiques.com
I forgot the s on farms on previous email.
Scarpantoni. 
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gre1958
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Reged: 15/08/2008
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Loc: Staffordshire
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Oh thank you so very much all you sites sound really good ! I also used to live in Bristol(Avon) many years ago .. thank you again for all details !
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GILL3SQ
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Reged: 29/07/2008
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Loc: Staffordshire
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Hi Gre,
I am sure you will find something. Not sure when the do is but lots of autumn stuff will be arriving soon! I can see you in East stuff absolutely - slightly Bohemian - the clothes!!
G
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gre1958
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oh yes Gill can see me in something like that ... East think I have had something from them couple of years ago .. thing is just know will end up with at least 3 things as can't make up my mind .. so you think am bit of hippy then ? mmm could be right !
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PLASMO
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Reged: 13/03/2008
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Loc: FLOUNCELAND
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Gre,
For something really swish, Marina Rialdi do big girl's clothes, I know, because I treated myself, ONCE!
Take a look at her website, also Anna Scholz, is another designer that caters for the likes of us gre,who are slightly bigger ha ha, for special occasions, have a peek.
Plasmo x
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rotschopf
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Reged: 17/04/2008
Posts: 138
Loc: Germany
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Gre,
Have you had a look at Bravissimo? They only do a limited range but have a few quite classic dresses that fit over the boobs and don't swamp the rest of you.
Rotschopf
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BettyRubble
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Reged: 06/02/2008
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Loc: South west France
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Hi
There's a lovely and very individual shop called Sahara (I found in Cirencester, but I think there may be shops in London) They have lots of separates, I'm pretty sure they do mail order but their range is soft and feminine but still incredible versatile and usually beautifully made. The website is www.saharalondon.com
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rourkey
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Reged: 05/08/2009
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I mentioned in another post that I went to Planet for the first time the other day. I am a large busted lady and struggle to find dresses but everything I tried on in Planet fitted (mostly in smaller sizes than I would normally wear) and looked really nice. Would highly recommend Planet.
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