Cocktail/prom dress

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My prom is not until july but I want to start thinking about my dress. The dress code is cocktail/short prom dresses. I'm really pale so I can't wear the normal black and I have ginger hair (though it may be dyed dark red by the prom) so I'm having trouble finding dresses in colours that I could get away with - mainly earthy colours like green, brown and maybe gold. Can anyone help me?

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1) What's your price range?

2) Are we going long or short or either?

I found THE most gorgeous purple dress on the Karen Millen website which I NEED and I think it might look quite good on you but it's quite short (well, knee length) and £120.

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I'm not sure on price range, I'm willing to pay more for a dress that I can wear again to various occasions. It's got to be knee length. I love Karen Millen!

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In that case :

http://www.karenmillen.com/fcp/product/-/Dresses/Paradise-Jersey/903000051333?page=prod903000051333

Former Member

dont normally like it but jane norman have some lovely dresses in atm - i got a short prom type one for £50, black with a pink ribbon. There's a nice cream one with a big black belt too.

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Franki wrote: »

In that case :

http://www.karenmillen.com/fcp/product/-/Dresses/Paradise-Jersey/903000051333?page=prod903000051333

Oh my that's stunning! Purple is another colour I can handle, I'll still shop around but I am very tempted! Thank you!

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Ballerina wrote: »

Oh my that's stunning! Purple is another colour I can handle, I'll still shop around but I am very tempted! Thank you!

Isn't it?! I NEED it. Thankfully I can use the "it's for Rich's friend's birthday and his other friend's wedding" excuse for the price tag and the £70 shoes that need to go with it ;o.

I think it would reeeeeeally go with your skin tone and hair colour, even if you dye it darker.

Bunnie

I think you would suit navy blue. I dont have any dress suggestions though.

Have you tried debenhams? They always have lovely stuff in their Debut range. You should also try Monsoon

I would also recommend you steer away from Gold. From one pale girlie to another, it will wash you right out - not a good look!!

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http://www.asos.com/Sienna-Miller/Asos/Asos-Premium-Silk-Full-Skirted-Halter-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=247952&cid=4168&clr=Green&sh=0

I know it's out of stock but I love this - don't know if it's too casual?

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Coast is good too, I got my wedding dress from there

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i haven't looked there lately but west one has some lovely dresses in:D
also jane norman ones i find everyone has their stuff - thats only bad if you dont mind others having same as you..
if your good at sewing etc.. you could make one youself?
(this is something i am hoping to do for my birthday make me a hot outfit that i know no one will have.. but must learn to use sewing machine 1st hahaha)

Former Member

that karen millen dress is gorgeous..i may need that one too!