Nude Dress/Ballgown?

I have a ticket to go to a pretty posh Ball this year, and I was wondering if anyone could offer me any advice as to getting my hands on a black-tie event ballgown.

I want it to be long and in a nude colour - I really like the Versace gown Angelina wore to Cannes (http://stylefrizz.com/200905/angelina-jolies-versace-dress-for-cannes-2009/).

Obviously I can't buy couture, but I have about £200 I'm willing to spend, so has anyone seen anything online/on the high street which is similar? Most nude dresses I've found seem to be short.

Reply 1

SammiiCullen

Scenic88

I have a ticket to go to a pretty posh Ball this year, and I was wondering if anyone could offer me any advice as to getting my hands on a black-tie event ballgown.

I want it to be in a nude colour, preferably floor-length and with a side-split - I really like the Versace gown Angelina wore to Cannes (http://stylefrizz.com/200905/angelina-jolies-versace-dress-for-cannes-2009/).

Obviously I can't buy couture, but I have about £200 I'm willing to spend, so has anyone seen anything online/on the high street which is similar? Most nude dresses I've found seem to be short.

Here a few dresses - they aren't exactly what you wanted but they all come in nude shades if you drop down the colour list :smile:

http://www.lightinthebox.com/Elisabetta-Canalis-Sheath--Column-Halter-Floor-length-Sleeveless-Chiffon--Elastic-satin-Golden-Globe--Evening-Dress--FSH0546-_p87285.html
http://www.lightinthebox.com/The-81st-Oscar-Angelina-Jolie-Trumpet-Sweetheart-Evening-Dress-TD0904--OSC013-_p46162.html
http://www.lightinthebox.com/2010-Style-Princess-Line-V-neck-Floor-length-Taffeta-Bridesmaid--Evening--Prom-Dress--HSX134-_p24201.html
http://www.lightinthebox.com/Selena-Gomez-Sheath--Column-Sweetheart-Sweep--Brush-Train-Chiffon-Elastic-Woven-Satin-Emmy--Evening-Dress--FSD0339-_p67906.html
http://www.lightinthebox.com/Cat-Deeley-Trumpet--Mermaid-One-Shoulder-Court-Train-Chiffon-Elastic-Woven-Satin-Emmy--Evening-Dress--FSD0357-_p67975.html

Hope that helps :biggrin:

Reply 2

Scenic88

Others that are nice:

Halle Berry (http://www.instyle.co.uk/celebrity/trends/nude-tones/celebrity-trend-nudes-120809-halle-berry) - bodycon aspect.
Drew Barrymore (http://www.instyle.co.uk/celebrity/trends/nude-tones/celebrity-trend-nudes-120809-drew-barrymore) - love this!

Reply 3

mmmaa123

I found these, some of them aren't quite nude, but very close.
http://www.coast-stores.com/ALLURE-MAXI-DRESS/Maxi2/coast/fcp-product/2224675103
http://www.coast-stores.com/KYRA-DUCHESS-SATIN-MAXI-DRESS/Maxi-Dresses/coast/fcp-product/2143400655
http://www.coast-stores.com/ALLURE-MAXI-DRESS/Maxi-Dresses/coast/fcp-product/2224675960
http://www.coast-stores.com/BRIDGETTE-DUCHESS-SATIN-MAXI-DRESS/Maxi-Dresses/coast/fcp-product/2143400341
http://www.net-a-porter.com/intl/product/62302?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-ProductFeed-_-Halston+Heritage-_-Dresses&siteID=0RpXOIXA500-6weHt8gFIdeRryjQxWr0Yg

The first four are from Coast, all under £200. The last one is more though (£294) from Halston Heritage through Net-a-Porter.
You should look at Coast, they have really gorgeous dresses, not all nude but still beautiful.

Hope that helped.

Reply 4

amberglover

have a good proper search on ebay
id do it myself for you, but off to work
you can get some amazing dresses from china and hong kong that are beautiful. they usually charge like a tenner for the dress but then bulk the payment out with about £70 p&p!
defo worth a look though

Reply 5

Princesschickenbelly

amberglover

This.

They are made to order too so they will fit you perfectly :smile:

Reply 6

Scenic88

Hi guys, thanks for your replies. For some reason, some of them didn't show up when I checked yesterday?! That lightinthebox site looks really good. I also have contacted edressit and they have said they could make it for me, so I might try and get another quote from some other places.

If anyone knows some reputable Chinese dressmakers off eBay then please let me know, although like I said I have already found edressit and another seller called grayprom.