Why are all dresses so short :-@

[big bear]

I'm looking for a dress to wear to my children's christenings on the 1st May. I've looked at loads of shops & all the dresses are really short.

I've got knobbly knees & I'm size 16/18 hourglass shape so it's either fitted dresses or prom style that suits me. I just want one that goes to my knees or just below.

I don't suit long dresses or maxi dresses & leggings look really stupid on me.

What am I going to do? :cry:

 

[Kankles]

Have you tried monsoon?

 

[lucylupin]

Ive just bought my daughter a lovely dress, its from bhs, the sophie grey range. There are some really nice dresses there, she got a white one with black and grey flowers on it x

 

[alfsmummy11]

Could try diva??? they have lovely pencil dresses? or if you try haloboutique thy have a range called killer curves xx

 

[bunnylovesalan]

They have loads of maxi dresses in Primark and New Look

 

[Crys]

put it over smart black skinny jeans.

 

[fillymum]

I'm looking for a dress to wear to my children's christenings on the 1st May. I've looked at loads of shops & all the dresses are really short.

I've got knobbly knees & I'm size 16/18 hourglass shape so it's either fitted dresses or prom style that suits me. I just want one that goes to my knees or just below.

I don't suit long dresses or maxi dresses & leggings look really stupid on me.

What am I going to do? :cry:

How about something like these from Monsoon

There are so many to choose from on their website. These are just a few of the 1950's ones which would look great dressed up for the christening and then be great for after.

 

[big bear]

How about something like these from Monsoon

There are so many to choose from on their website. These are just a few of the 1950's ones which would look great dressed up for the christening and then be great for after.

Oh I like those I'll have a proper look at Monsoon, thanks X

 

[Feelina]

I can't help with dresses but I feel your pain. I have a long body and short legs and nearly all (low end) high street dress hems stop at my bum or a an inch or two below. I like Monsoon for posh frocks

 

[cherry-pie]

Those monsoon ones are gorgeous, I love that whole vintage look. I have a dress upstairs that one day I am determined to wear - its a fifties original, pale blue silk with a star / polka dot pattern all over, to the knee with a matching belt. Its probably a size 20 - and best of all it belonged to my gran! I even have a photo of my great uncle's wedding where she is wearing it!

 

[Maximus]

I'm looking for a dress to wear to my children's christenings on the 1st May. I've looked at loads of shops & all the dresses are really short.

I've got knobbly knees & I'm size 16/18 hourglass shape so it's either fitted dresses or prom style that suits me. I just want one that goes to my knees or just below.

I don't suit long dresses or maxi dresses & leggings look really stupid on me.

What am I going to do? :cry:

Can I just say as a (relatively) normal male, they're not!!

 

[Lucky7]

You're in Enfield aren't you, so not too far from Vivien of Holloway. Def worth trying in there!

1950s Dresses from Vivien of Holloway

 

[Feelina]

When im skinny and rich My whole wardrobe is going to come from Vivien.

 

[big bear]

Can I just say as a (relatively) normal male, they're not!!

Believe me if you seen my fat ars$, big thighs & hips you'd be saying get a long dress..lol X

 

[big bear]

You're in Enfield aren't you, so not too far from Vivien of Holloway. Def worth trying in there!

1950s Dresses from Vivien of Holloway

Thanks I'll have a look. That's not far from me at all X

 

[MadameLaMinx]

Wow, those dresses are AMAZING. I have never been a dress sort of person but I need to find something that I can wear for a family wedding in September. I think those prices are out of my range - but they are so lovely!!!
(May have to start a secret slush fund )

 

[Lucky7]

They often come up on e-bay, as people buy them for occasion wear. Just be careful of the sizings and check the website, and double, double check measurements with e-bay sellers!!

I find their 'vintage' 16 is like a modern 12.

 

[RegField]

What about trousers? A nice floaty pair of trousers is very summery. Or smart black trousers with a flowery top.

 

[missbliss]

my bro gettin married in june, hoping to wear a dress for it too. will be the first time i've worn a dress since i got married 8 years ago would love to feel feminine and sexy for once, not frumpy and covering up every inch!!

 

[missbliss]

will def have a nosey in monsoon, those dresses are gorgeous!!!!