A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Voucher Codes asking if I'd want to take part in the Most Wanted 'A Day in a Dress' Challenge. My store to pick from was Dorothy Perkins, and I quickly opted for this amazing black number. Originally I was going to get the champagne one but after seeing it in store I'm glad I didn't!
The idea of the challenge was to wear the dress on a typical day, doing normal everyday stuff rather than be conscious of the dress and put oneself in 'party mode'. This meant the garment would be properly tested - I don't know about you but I am definitely more self-aware when I'm out celebrating! Sadly though, I didn't get to wear this dress outside the house as unfortunately it's too big! I will have to order another online and swap it (have been to at least 4 stores to exchange over the weekend and nowhere has a size 8.. frustrating is not the word), as I do really like it. For the purpose of these photos I've tucked quite a bit of material under itself, worn normally it almost reaches my knees..
To be honest I don't think this is the ideal party dress for me as a few sequins dropped by simply shaking the item, as well as a little pile of black specks on my bedroom floor from where I took the photos of it. Saying that though, I do think it's really lovely, and honestly probably would have bought it myself as it's not too expensive (just under £30!). I guess any sequin dress would have the same problems so I can't judge too much. Luckily it isn't scratchy either. Can't wait to get my proper size and wear it out, silly me forgetting the sizing is always massive for me in there though!
Despite the little hiccup in sizing and stock availability, I am very pleased with this dress and extremely happy to have taken part in this challenge! Voucher codes display all current offers for the site, so it's worth checking out before you make an order online. I found it really easy to navigate the site too which is always good. Happy bargain hunting!
What's your opinion on this dress? Do you love it? Do you hate it? Michelle did a post for the challenge too! (:
God, stop trying to be me...! Wish I got to choose a sequin dress, yours looks so nice! Your hairs looks lovely like that tooo (:
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sequin dress ! Voucher codes is a great christmas pressie idea (:
ReplyDeleteI love the dress... so flattering on you
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Ah such a cute dress and I love the colour too, normally with the sequin dresses they are all those silvery-gold colours but i love how this one is darker!
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It's gorgeous! shame about the sizing though :)
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gorgeous dress emma! just a shame about the length because it looks really good on you but i doubt you'd be able to go out with it rolled up all the time! ;) X
ReplyDeleteUgh it's so annoying when your size is sold out! It happens to me all the time, I can guarantee if I want something, they probably don't have my size sigh*. The dress does look like it'd be lovely on you, I wouldn't be so sure of an all sequin dress but it does actually look really stylish and not tacky (which I thought it might!). Lovely :) xx nakedfaun.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletei really that dress, might buy it for my "christmas day" outfit :) so reasonably priced for sequins too, its normally much more expensive!
ReplyDeleteIt suits your figure, shame it doesn't fit! I HATE getting excited about a new item of clothing, only to find it needs to be returned after purchasing.
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Really love the look of this dress, looks lovely on you! xx
ReplyDeleteahh its such a shame the sequins dropped off, but it is a really gorgeous dress! :)
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty dress, i hate how sequins always fall off though, i always feel really conscious of it when wearing them!
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Nice dress, I love sequins.
ReplyDeletethe dress is super nice, I like how it almost looks like liquid? hopefully you'll find your size soon :) x
ReplyDeletethat dress is stunning, and what a bargain too! I usually find dotty p's a little overpriced but thats actually really reasonable. your hair looks lovely :)
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You can barely tell that the dress isn't the right size, you made it look like it fit pretty well. I'd totally buy this dress if the sequins didn't fall off just from shaking it.
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lovely dress, you look gorgeous!xx
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that's such a shame that it didn't fit you and you haven't been able to find one in the right size, but hopefully you will get one soon.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a pretty dress!
ReplyDeleteI always love how sequined garments look in mags and ads but they never look like that one me! You look great in this but i always look like a fat christmas tree thats been over done on the tinsel! xx
ReplyDeleteThis dress is SO lovely, it looks gorgeous on you.
ReplyDeletesuch a good xmas party dress, on the hunt for sequins and sparkles for the festive season!
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