jlo Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 ....before letting DD try on a dress in Monsoon! She is only 12 but needs a dress for my BIL's wedding and a prom night thing at school. She would wear it at most three times before she gets bigger. She is a really sporty girl and doesn't really wear pretty clothes so this was a new venture anyway. She looked beautiful in the dress that you can see here http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45029572 but when I saw the price tag I nearly fainted! I should have known better than to go into Monsoon in the first place I guess! I am hoping that the sale comes around soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 thats a beautiful dress! I love that cut of dress myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 It is a stunning dress, but very pricey for a growing girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 they had similar dresses on ebay brand new (although not monsoon) very cheap last time I looked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 It's a beautiful dress- could you sell it on afterwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 It is a gorgeous dress and there maybe some resale value in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 its lovely , but i do see your point about the growing girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 at the price! Tis lovely though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 they had similar dresses on ebay brand new (although not monsoon) very cheap last time I looked I have spent some time on ebay today! I haven't been too successful yet! The problem is that, although she is tall for her age and a size 8, she has no cleavage and it is amazing how many dresses require it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 How long have you got to find one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 July 13th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 hmmmmm, not long then. Thinking caps on !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 ....unless you look at is as though you were spending £32 for a dress for each occasion? You could always sell it on after and claim some money back that way. Monsoon are so gorgeouls, not just the styles, it's the intense colours I love but I can never afford them either but if she hardly ever wears dresses, it might just be worth it.....? BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Do you have an outlet place near you? I got my leavers ball dress from Monsoon at Cheshire Oaks where it was much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have found something that may be suitable on ebay. I will let you know how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Do you have a friend/relative/neighbour who can sew? Go out & find some fabric you love & a pattern & get it made up for you........ 'Tis lovely though!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I agree with Beckyboo though if you make sure she gets lots of wear out of it then it takes the price down. I've been working with this theory since buying my Monsoon top for YS's 18th (£65). I've worn it to at least four other 'do's' now so think I'm getting my money's worth out of it. Beautiful looking dress the colours are lovely. I was in Monsoon in Oxford Street yesterday and have got my eye on a dress for another do I've got coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 I think that this may be a compromise. £14.99 on ebay ps: The arm is my mum's!! She has just been adjusting the straps for me. yes - I know that I am 42 and should be able to do it myself but she likes to feel useful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thats a lovely dress It really suits your DD and what a fantastic bargain to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 You don't look 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sorry couldn't resist that. She looks lovely and looks like she feels good in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Lovely and the colours are perfect too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Lovely dress I will put one up of my DD when she's ready and MIL has finished making the dress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ooh, that's pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Very pretty dress and what a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
