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Long Sleeved Cocktail Dresses-Ask Anna

October 3rd, 2011

“My friend has organized a posh dinner in a local restaurant for her birthday and the dress-code is cocktail dresses. I am 50 years old, a size 14 and absolutely hate my arms! I have a very fair complexion but dark hair and eyes. Please help! ”

So many women hate their arms so thankfully most designers take this into account. The best part is however that long-sleeved dresses are never ‘out’ so here are some long-sleeved suggestions we think would work perfectly with your complexion…

Diane Von Furstenberg-Queen of the wrap dress and a woman’s dream for timeless classics no matter what your age, weight or if you hate your arms 😉 The trusty wrap dress will always be ‘in’ and her quirky designs will ensure you can always turn to our trusty DVF! One of our faves is the Belia Wrap Dress. Team it with heels or knee-high boots depending on the weather and if you feel daring add a bright coloured pair of tights as illustrated below.

Or, what about compromising with Temperley London‘s Shola Dress? Another wrap dress, however this time with three-quarter sleeves. With its statement brown giraffe print, dress it up with gold jewellery and some heels for an ultra glam and contemporary look. No one will ever suspect you have any arm inhibitions!

Finally, we love our Miu Miu Silk Lily Dress. With its fun yellow and pink print and flattering self-tie belt to cinch in your waist, this dress is perfectly pretty and easily dressed up or down. Team with a cream or black elegant clutch and some delicate silver bangles and you’ll be the life of the party with this stunning yet simple dress.

For further style advice you can always email enquiries@girlmeetsdress.com or call 07867 785 814 for our stylists’ expert advice. Happy hiring! x

By Caroline Dawe

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GMD Dress Code Guide – What Dress to Wear for that Perfect Winter Date

September 28th, 2011

Looking great while feeling warm is a battle we must face every year as soon as winter hits us. Throw a date into the dilemma and you’ve got yourself a problem. Do you go with the pretty dress that’s about as warm as wearing your bikini in November? or do you go with the snug outfit that will ensure warmth but not necessarily a second date? With some GMD advice you will no longer need to compromise as we have the perfect suggestions for those blustery (but oh so romantic) winter dates.

American Retro‘s flash dress is the perfect solution for a glamorous yet snug look. Body-con stretch, this long sleeved mini accentuates your figure without adding bulk. Team it with sky-high heels, chunky gold jewellery and a metallic clutch for an on-trend look, suitable for dinner all the way to the dance floor.

Or, for a slightly more casual look why not opt for our Cambria Paillette dress by Velvet. In charcoal grey with a deep v-neck, the dress is covered in silver paillettes and the sleeves are cropped so you can show off your jewellery. Team with a chunky necklace and bracelets and ankle boots for the ultimate casual but cool look.

Finally, we have our gorgeous cashmere and fur dress by Fendi. The luxurious brown wrap dress with cream fur details has a self-tie belt to fit your waist perfectly. Team with nude stilletos or thigh high boots and delicate jewellery for the perfect day into night dress.