Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I wnet into reading today & while I was in Debenhams I stumbled across a gorgeous dress that I thought would suit my eldest for her Prom in July. Its midnight blue satin,halterneck,skims the hips & flows into a full swirly skirt,just below knee length. She has tried it on & it looks wonderful on her..................... REDUCED FROM £80 TO £17!!!!!!!!! I am feeling just a little bit pleased with myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well done, Sarah! What a bargain & it sounds terriffic, plus no last minute panic nearer the time. Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Still got to get the shoes,bag,jewellery though. And possibly arrange a Limo to drop them off,although I am trying to talk them into going in the Panda if I decorate it up with tinsel & stuff. There is a recession after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 How about a cart pulled by two donkeys Sarah? The dress sounds fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 @ Annie Want to borrow a green van? the dress sounds delicious and she'll look stunning in it. We expect pictures of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Wow, bargain! We need a picture now! I've set myself the challenge of making mine and am being driven by my Dad in our red Berlingo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Wow what a bargain Sarah :D DD is already planning her Prom Dress and it's not for another year yet How about a cart pulled by two donkeys Sarah? She hasn't thought about transport......I'll suggest this to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My eldest hired a Limo with several of her friends. That way it didn't cost very much at all. DD2's friend had a father with an old car and he drove them, even dressed up as a chauffeur for them. You're very lucky with the dress Cinammon. I have ended up paying £90 for a dress we didn't have. Debenhams! Both my daughters paid for their own dresses though. DD1 got hers in a charity shop - a Monsoon long black silk sleeveless dress for £10. She did brilliantly. Still got another daughter to go - and then I can try it from the boy's side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 perhaps I should make soem money lending out my smart frocks - they don't get to see much light these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 To give a better idea of the shape,the dress is called 'Marilyn', as its very like the dress Marilyn Monroe wore famously over the grate. Its one that looks like nothing on the hanger, but my girl has the most divine buxom Monroe-esque type figure, so it really suits her.....a bit too well if I am honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 it sounds really beautiful, and WOW what a bargain price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sounds lovely! Claret, I'd take up your offer of renting dress from you, but I have a feeling it might just be a little too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sounds a wonderful bargain - great for your pocket and for her not to have to worry nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sounds lovely! Claret, I'd take up your offer of renting dress from you, but I have a feeling it might just be a little too short. you're just 'slightly' tallerr then me Liz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That sounds like a lovely dress and dark blue is very classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 If they do hire a limo make sure it is properly licensed. The police LOVE to swoop on the school proms and do the limo's then the kids get left with no lift home and NO REFUND! They get told by the school every year but it still happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 More details please Sarah. It sounds lovely. I love halter necks. Is it red herring? Or Star by Julian MacDonald? Debut? Something else? I've tried a search for "marilyn" on the Debenhams site. No dresses, a thong though?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Its a debut frock. I won't post a photo as,as I said,it looks like a limp rag when off the body. I will post some Prom piccys when the time comes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sounds lovely Sarah I have all this to go through next year last year was ES but a dinner suit and bow tie are a piece of cake compared to dresses and all that go with them I might try to persuade ED to start looking in the January sales Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Wow sounds a gorgous dress. And what a bargain! I love it when that happens. I bought a dress in M&S sale a few years ago. Its one of the Limited Collection range and is black, sort of empire line grecian style (sounds weird, but v flattering) and it was £5! I couldn't believe it! I have worn it so many times and it washes so well I will be gutted when it finally wears out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks for that Sarah. I will look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I wnet into reading today & while I was in Debenhams I stumbled across a gorgeous dress that I thought would suit my eldest for her Prom in July.Its midnight blue satin,halterneck,skims the hips & flows into a full swirly skirt,just below knee length. She has tried it on & it looks wonderful on her..................... REDUCED FROM £80 TO £17!!!!!!!!! I am feeling just a little bit pleased with myself Right Cinnamon - you inspired us! Darling ED and I have spent the day prom dress shopping. Debenhams didn't turn up anything for us, but Monsoon's sale was fabulous.... too fabulous! Now we need the help of all you omleteers out there! There are two wonderful dresses, both in the sale - reduced from £180 to £50 each. ED couldn't decide so I suggested we get both, bring them home, try them on with shoes and make her mind up as Monsoon are happy to have returns within 7 days. Now that we've got them home it's even harder to decide as they are both so beautiful. We've taken a photo of each dress and we'd love to hear your thoughts. I'll start a new thread: please have a look and vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 I might have to have a look in Monsoon too now - I do like the idea of a long dress.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 i'd never go anywhere to wear a long dress lol both my girls got theirs in tk max. eldest got hers first visit but youngest took weeks of going back to find the right one, both £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I went prom dress shopping today and this is the dress i fell in love with! http://www.scarlettevenings.co.uk/S9111.htm The one i tried was in blue though! I'm going back tomorrow to try it again! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
