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Cocktail dresses

(11 Posts)
GrammaH Fri 10-Jun-16 13:52:25

Hi ladies! I need some ideas please. We've just been invited to a 21st party specifying 'cocktail dresses' as the dress code. Unusual these days! Any suggestions of where to look for something drop dead gorgeous but suitable for a 58 year old 5'6" size 16 greying gramma? Thanks!

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 10-Jun-16 13:56:04

Have you entered our Bombshell dress competition GrammaH? You never know... Sure other gransnetters will have some suggestions on other dresses - have a lovely time!

Teetime Fri 10-Jun-16 14:38:13

I think an LBD is always very smart try L K Bennett, Hobbs or Jigsaw.

annsixty Fri 10-Jun-16 15:31:14

Oh you are lucky and the possibilities are endless. My only criteria would be to make sure you will be able to wear it again to other occasions.

Grannyknot Fri 10-Jun-16 18:05:02

Look on "Just Last Season" website

www.justlastseason.co.uk/

How fab to get a nice invite smile

Kittye Fri 10-Jun-16 19:04:46

Phase eight and Debenhams have some lovely dresses.

jogginggirl Fri 10-Jun-16 19:23:13

I have just bought a couple of lovely dresses from Monsoon - in the sale of course - some great bargains... Sometimes, it's really nice to have an occasion to 'dress up' for ...

Enjoy? X

BBbevan Fri 10-Jun-16 19:59:34

Look on eBay. I got 2 lovely dresses for a cruise last year

Linsco56 Sat 11-Jun-16 17:14:17

If you want a bargain, just look on www.tkmaxx.com/womens/special-occasion-dresses.

I bought a lovely sequined and beaded below the knee cocktail dress for a special occasion at the City Chambers last year, for less than half the original price.

GrammaH Sat 11-Jun-16 21:18:28

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I've enteted the Bombshell comp, I hope so as there are several I'd really love & there are some great bargains on 'just last season'. Today we've been asked to a ball, but I have several options in the wardrbe so.no excuse for more shopping this time!

awenthomas12 Sun 12-Jun-16 01:50:23

Online store is the best option for buying cocktail dresses, because here, you will find a great collection of dresses within different style and designs. I recently my cocktail dress from www.fashionhauler.com/ here.
Thanks!!