09 Jan 2008

Prom Dresses for 2008 now in stock!

29 Nov 2007

Ball gown - sorted!
We did go round and look in shops, honest. All we found were slinky things, usually in pastel colours. I am not slinky, and do not do pastels. So, back to the online option, which arrived only two days after I'd ordered it - and from Shanghai!

Now, FormalDress4U say, very sensibly, "Nearly 99% of our customers need some type of alterations....

.... straps may need to be adjusted, or the dress might need to be hemmed. Often with those that are "busty", there is a need to remove the cups that are already included in the gown to allow for the bust to be correct."

They then go on about "your local seamstress". Yeah, right. That would be me.

Much to my delight, they have allowed room for this. There's a seam allowance of an full inch for me to play with. The straps have two inches extra to play with (actually I've taken them off). They say it'll be easy to turn up, and if it needed it, they'd be right. The little padded cups, of course, came out as soon as I'd finished laughing.

So, I went round to the local lingere shop in Biggleswade for advice and measurements. They love the dress and the fabric, and suggest a strapless bra, and then actually sewing dress to bra to be sure they don't part company in embarrassing directions (the upper edge of each is a few mm apart). So I've spent the afternoon on and off taking the side seams apart, redoing them, and stitching top hem to bra. The result works. (It occurs to me that I now possess a bra for which I have been properly measured. I should take note of the size. 38G? OK.)

Then there was the Shoe Problem. My feet tend to swell, to put it mildly. This dress is set up on the assumption of 3-inch heels. So again, I went to a specialist shoe shop for advice. Here I was first pointed at some extremely strappy sandals with the promise that the straps were elastic, and then, when I pointed out that actually the bit round the foot wasn't, told that there was no solution, and I'd better stick to something flat rather than crippling myself. Hmm.

So, since I'd parked in the Asda carpark, off there for a few bits of shopping. I got tempted towards the clothing area by possible new Tshirts, and spotted some dressy stuff - including shoes. So I looked closer, and headed for the Shoe Area. The first ones I'd spotted didn't work, but the next.... solid square toe, little bit round the back of the heel with ankle straps, 3 inch heel. Not as substantial as courts, but more to them than sandals. And Asda prices... I put them on for gown fitting (the length is still a little long, but I now remember I need to put the hoops under it), and I've kept them on for practice. I wouldn't call them comfortable as such, anything that stays attached by squashing my toes can't be, but the nagging pain I've had in my right foot for the last few weeks just vanished.

I have a good feeling about this

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Prom Dress Style 2

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A formal gown such as this exquisite design in baby pink will make any young girl feel that she is perfectly beautiful, and after all pink has been called the "new black". The exquisitely layered organza of the skirt flowing down and giving the impression of something almost ephemeral; just speaks romance. The bodice of the dress is strapless and made from high quality satin with embroidered sequined detail that is designed to highlight the best features of the wearer, with a ribbon tie at the back, for a perfect fit. This is a dress for young ladies of smaller stature but will make any young woman look spectacular.
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Style 15

£105.00

This luxury prom dress is designed with the absolute of luxury and class in mind. It is crafted from the best quality satin and the deep purple colour reminds one of royalty. The dress is designed enhanced by the addition of gold embroidery of vines, leaves and pretty sequins. The embroidery theme is carried on through the full skirt design of the dress which falls from a drop v-waist and is ruched in various places throughout the skirt leaving one with the impression of yards of fabric, weigh and the ultimate in extravagance. Although this is a relatively simple dress the understated elegance of it speaks for itself.
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Style 5

£105.00

This floor length Prom dress promises to make you the "belle of the ball', the stunning halter neck fastening is perfect for showing off elegant arms and just a hint of cleavage. The bodice section of the dress is designed using pastel lilac satin and the detailed skirt, specially designed for glamorizing hips and minimizing the waistline, is beautifully crafted from one layer of satin with a wrap-over tulle and chiffon overskirt, tiered and tied at the hip by an adjustable ribbon that ensures a perfect fit. This magnificent prom dress comes complete with a free matching shawl to finish of the effect of understated elegance.

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Style 17

£105.00

This gorgeous, classic blue satin prom dress with a bustier styled bodice will ensure confidence, elegance and style. The floor length dress is diagonally pleated under the bust line, flowing into a layered full skirt. This detail is perfect for enhancing the bust and waist area whilst detracting from any problem areas in the hips and thighs. An A-line dress is well known to be one of the most flattering designs. To add detail the dress is embroidered and beaded on the bust, the embroidery flows down the layer of the skirt and through to the hemline. The dress is completed with matching choker, anyone wearing this will feel and look special.

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Underskirt Petticoat

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Petticoat with one layer of hopped polyester skirt covered by tulle, suitable for all sizes

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