I want a dress that's not from the usual high street shops...

[Deleted User] · 13/09/10 - 13:24

E.g. New Look, River Island, Topshop.

I'm off to a party in a few weeks and wanted to find a dress from a site where someone else wouldn't turn up in the same as me. Also something relatively cheap, too. Any suggestions?

peach45 · 13/09/10 - 13:30

Asos, is that too high street for you?

http://www.asos.com/Women/Dresses/Evening-Dresses/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=8857#parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=200&sort=-1

[Deleted User] · 13/09/10 - 13:43

If you can be bothered to look through a load of stuff on this site you may get lucky and come arcoss an handmade original piece.

(There is a load of crap on there aswell though)

Also people on Burda.com sell their dresses some are amazing (also most are crap) .

http://www.etsy.com/

http://www.burdastyle.com/projects

Its brill knowing how to make your own, then you can have what ever your hearts desire

[Deleted User] · 13/09/10 - 14:15

Also you could find something nice on ebay

[Deleted User] · 13/09/10 - 16:45

Wow, thanks

I wouldn't even know where to start in making my own dress :eek: but I'm gonna have a browse.

I'd completely forgotten about ASOS, will have a flick through. I want something quite quirky

Thanks for the suggestions

Star_Bright · 13/09/10 - 18:08

Do you have time to get something shipped from the US?

I find that clothes sold in the US are of a higher standard to the dross we get over here.

Lushness · 13/09/10 - 18:49

Hmmm there's Little Black Dress http://www.littleblackdress.co.uk/ but you might find them rather pricey.

BooHoo http://www.boohoo.com/clothing/dresses/icat/dresses/?esp_filter_Size=16&_lm_esp=14-85-633 seem to do dresses at a cheap price but not sure about the quality as I've never ordered from there.

[Deleted User] · 14/09/10 - 11:32

what about:

http://www.oli.co.uk/

they have some nice dresses ranging from cheap to quite expensive, i've had some nice dresses from there and their standard delivery is next working day

if you can find an Oli new customer code you could also get a reduction

[Deleted User] · 14/09/10 - 11:35

http://www.oli.co.uk/Yumi-Heart-Chiffon-Dress/productdisplay.stm?An=673&A=57W953_L&N=4294965277+4294967158+673+697+715&Nao=64&Au=P_MasterItem&Nu=P_MasterItem&Ns=P_Colour|0||P_Size|0

that dress is cute!:):)

[Deleted User] · 14/09/10 - 12:45

Dahlia Fashion
http://www.dahliafashion.co.uk/index.php

Joy
https://www.joythestore.com/

Laden Showroom
http://www.laden.co.uk/

Sugarhill Boutique
http://www.sugarhillboutique.com/

[Deleted User] · 14/09/10 - 16:36

These are cool sites for quirky brands and niche jewellery :

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/

http://www.divinetrash.co.uk/

http://www.shopruche.com/

http://shop.necklush.com/

[Deleted User] · 14/09/10 - 20:11

You might find an affordable going out dress here they have some good suggestions as well as to wear to look. Boo hoo is always good for fashion on budget.

http://www.somekindoffabulous.co.uk/2010/05/05/the-best-going-out-dresses-for-summer-online/

Good luck and don't forget to post a pic of what you end up buying

[Deleted User] · 17/09/10 - 15:34

SourCherry wrote: »

Dahlia Fashion
http://www.dahliafashion.co.uk/index.php

Joy
https://www.joythestore.com/

Laden Showroom
http://www.laden.co.uk/

Sugarhill Boutique
http://www.sugarhillboutique.com/

floralkate wrote: »

These are cool sites for quirky brands and niche jewellery :

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/

http://www.divinetrash.co.uk/

http://www.shopruche.com/

http://shop.necklush.com/

These are amazing

Some more pricey, but definately worthy. Also Oli have really nice bold patterns.
I'm still looking, but shortlisted some

burton07 · 17/09/10 - 18:05

I once bought a totally original little black dress from a charity shop. It was American made and I wore it for years afterwards. I'd still wear it if it fitted me!

[Deleted User] · 18/09/10 - 14:40

http://www.coast-stores.com/sale-dresses/dept/fcp-category/categorylist?resetFilters=true

Coast have some cute dresses on sale

http://www.tkmaxx.com/view-all/zip-flower-dress/invt/30100561/ - Jessica Simpson collection

http://www.tkmaxx.com/browse/3021?ex=co_wizr-locayta&collate=atrxsize&collate=pdxtstyle&collate=brand&collate=price&collate=pdxtcolour&refine_sort_alph=atrxsize&fieldrtype=type&termtextrtype=invt&typertype=exact&fieldpcatid=pcatid&typepcatid=exact&fieldpdxtcolour=pdxtcolour&termtextpdxtcolour=BLACK&typepdxtcolour=exact&termorder=rtype%3Apcatid%3Apdxtcolour&template=wz_locayta&pagenum=1&perpage=24&threshold=0&spellcorrect=1&datasource=tkmaxxen&setpagenum=1&termtextbrand=French%20Connection&typebrand=exact&fieldbrand=brand&refine_sort_alph=atrxsize - would French Connection count as high street?

[Deleted User] · 23/09/10 - 09:21

Get Cutie makes beautiful dresses. They are online and have a boutique in Brighton.

[Deleted User] · 11/10/10 - 21:23

i know know your looking for soemthing which is cheap but the below site is pricey but you won't have someone else wearing it....i can guarantee that as only ex amounts are made....

www.floandsang.com

lazyjane · 15/10/10 - 03:21

Oh I'm probably a bit late but here a few links for anyone who wants to find some new online stores. Prices vary but a lot of places have sales on.

http://www.maxstudio.co.uk/
http://www.goddiva.co.uk/
http://www.trafficpeople.co.uk/shop/
http://www.aspirestyle.co.uk/catalogue
http://www.kikisfashionboutique.co.uk/index.php
http://www.projectsclothing.com/
http://www.sunrisedirect.co.uk/
http://www.arkclothing.com/store
http://www.divinetrash.co.uk/
http://www.yumidirect.co.uk/
http://www.minauk.com/
http://www.pussycatlondon.com/pussycatlondon/index.php
http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/clothing/womens
http://www.buntyandco.com

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