smedley_odwin

So I think I have the first of my formal dresses. Apologies for the poor quality of the photo (I guess I need to clean that mirror lol) I'm home alone at the moment so I had to take the picture myself. I am going to wear it with gunmetal heels, and I guess I am going to need a necklace too. What do you think? Suitable?

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You look great :) I think the shawl will be fine, I actually quite like the idea of mixing materials between the shawl and the dress. I also think another colour would look cute :)

Yay for getting a granddaughter, boys are fun, but there's nothing like shopping for cute girls clothes ;)

Gorgeous dresses ladies! I love them all :)

I think I've got one of mine for November pinned down now, if I get a chance I will take a pic next week and post it (working nights weekend)

IrishLassie, do you know where the purple dress your DIL was wearing came from? I *love* it!!

Loving the sandals, both pairs are very cute :)

More gorgeous dresses ladies!

I bought myself a new strapless maxi dress the other day, not for formal night, but I thought it was cute, if I get the chance I will take a picture and post it :)

Some gorgeous dress choices girls!

Notme, I absolutely adore that teal dress, you look amazing in it. As others have said you could wear a small shrug if you're really self conscious, but I absolutely don't think you need to.

Glorious dresses as always Marie! I particularly love the one for the Raj ball :)

I thought I'd found the first of my formal dresses the other day, but then there was a tiny hole at the base of the zipper *sigh* it looked great on though, so I at least know what kind of dress shape I'm looking for :)

Loving everybody's dresses! Host Faith you look fabulous, those sandals are amazing.

I definitely say wear the red dress Irish Lassie, but I've never been one to worry about colours and seasons LOL!

PortHopper you really do have fabulous taste in dresses.

Loving everybody's dresses! I am getting lots of inspiration for my first ever cruise in November :)

Porthopper you look fabulous in everything, you obviously have a great eye for shopping :)

Drew's wife you look gorgeous :) I have been reading this thread with interest as we're hopefully going to be booking our first ever cruise this week, it's been great to see what everyone has been wearing! I've made a note of the ebay seller you used, I am pretty tall (5'11") and generously gifted in the girl department, so I am thinking she might be a great shout in getting a dress that really fits right :)