Is this dress a horrible colour that won't look nice regardless of accessories?

[whoneedssleepanyway]

this in Peat

I bought a similar version of this dress last year in the midnight navy colour and it is such a great dress, can be dressed up or down is great for work and goes in the washing machine and doesn't even need ironing.

I would love another one but they are only doing it in navy (I have from last year), red which I can't wear and this "peat" colour.

I was thinking maybe with a pale pink cardigan and nude heals this might look nice for work....

Or is is just a horrible sludgey colour that is never going to look good? It is just such a good dress...

[Attenborough]

I think with nudes and pinks it could be lovely.

[mmmitsdelicious]

I think it's lovely, i want one.
With the right accessories it will look fab.

[Gillybobs]

Gorgeous! Buy it! Lovely with nudes or pinks, I think it would look fab with gold or bronze gladiator sandals in summer too. Want one : )

[youtalkingtome]

This is no comment on the dress by the way but "peat"??

Is that supposed to sound appealing? Is this what they term a "colourway"?

It's not the most inspiring of colours I have to say - your blue one sounds nicer. Maybe you're just willing it to be nice because you know the style is flattering on you?

I don't think it would be flattering on my shape though. I think I'd need to have a much smaller arse quite frankly.

Why can't you wear the red?

[CuppaTeaJanice]

There are loads of colours it will go with - cream, sage, gold, terracotta etc.

[KristinaM]

There is no such thing as a horrible colour.there is, however, a colour that won't suit you. especially next to your face. Only you know If this is one of your colours. Unless you want to post a photo of yourself so we can all judgeadvise

[Adair]

That dress is utterly gorgeous. I love the colour.

Is more than I would normally spend but trying to do quality not quantity... and if as good as you say... hope it is still around for me to try on when I do my post-preg shopping spree in a few weeks!!

[senua]

I am having a thing about that colour ATM. I love it. If you have lots of clothes in the same soft greyish/brownish hue then they look good together. It can also morph into soft purples and pinks. In fact the clue is in the name - go for peaty/heathy/earthy colours.

I don't agree with Janice - keep it away from yellowy colours. Go for (dull) silver, not gold.

[whoneedssleepanyway]

Thanks everyone...youtalkingtome I think there is an element of willing it to be nice as my navy one has been so versatile (am wearing it today...)

I was thinking like you said senua that earthy tones and purples etc and I do wear those sort of muted shades.

I think I will go and try it on and see what I think!

[NumberFuckerUpper]

I love it too, colour & shape. Can I ask what size you are? Am wondering if it will be as flattering & versatile on me as it is on you.

[TobyLerone]

I think it's lovely. And agree with the pinks. I'd buy it in that colour and navy if I could afford to.

[BlooKangaWonders]

it's gorgeous! But what is the fabric? Not sure I've heard of lyocell...

[CeliaFate]

I like it. It's just the name that's off putting, like the Farrow and Ball paint colour I like but feel I can't buy because it's called Dead Salmon!

[whoneedssleepanyway]

I am a size 10 and I got it in a small last year, I think this one looks nicer than last year's version as there is more ruching.

Lyocell is something jigsaw seem to make quite a few dresses in it is kind of a thinner finer version of jersey, it has a see-through quality but the dress is in two layers...

on the point on why I can't wear red I think it is partly a confidence thing I would just feel I stand out too much but also I don't think it particularly suits my colouring, I have light brown hair/ green eyes but can look quite sallow without makeup...

[whoneedssleepanyway]

Celia I too would be put off by a paint called dead salmon...how do they come up with these names...

[Officerswife]

It's a really lovely dress. I couldn't wear it as have too large a bottom I fear but I do have a dress in a similar colour and I wore it with a really bright pink cardigan over it and it looked lovely. Pale pink would be nice too. Maybe greens as well. I think it's quite a versatile colour - probably more so than navy to be honest!

Agreed though that "peat" isn't best description. Why not just call it slimy wet moss and be done with it...

[cerealqueen]

Put it on, if you don't feel great without accessories, don't buy, colour is very important, it can brighten your day....or you look like sludge.
There will be another fab dress for you. .

[whoneedssleepanyway]

Well I bought it, looked nice on (is actually nicer than last seasons version) and colour was nice earthy brown. Bought v nice belt to go with it and something that I think can only be described as a waterfall Cardigan whoops but went v well. So credit card took a hammering but if I wear it half as much as last seasons blue one it is worth it!

[RipMacWinkle]

I think that dress looks lovely.

OP can I ask what height you are?

[whoneedssleepanyway]

RMW I am 5'10 and the dress comes to the knee on me.

[RipMacWinkle]

Oh you lucky lady!!



I'm a hobbit. So you've got a gorgeous dress and I've just saved £££ Everyone's a winner

[whoneedssleepanyway]

Thanks RMW sometimes being tall has its advantages but i do feel like a giant sometimes in heels!

[vanillamum]

Someone wanted to know what lyocell was-I only know because I had never heard of it. But basically, it is a breathable like cotton and is made from processed wood pulp from mashed up paper, mixed with solvent which alters the structure of the wood pulp so it can be spun. The solvent is then completely extracted so it is quite a natural fibre and feels very much like a good quality cotton jersey. Here are more details:

One of the great selling points of lyocell is the environmentally friendly nature of the manufacturing process. The raw material is low-grade recycled paper. The solvent is almost completely recycled, with almost no losses to the environment. This has as much to do with the fact that it is highly toxic and costs about £15,000 per tonne, as it has to do with any environmental altruism on the part of the manufacturers.

It is very strong when wet - stronger than cotton. It also doesn't stretch or shrink when wetted or dried, unlike cotton or viscose.

The main disadvantage of lyocell fibre is its relatively low surface energy, which makes it difficult for dyes to bind to it. This is not to say it is impossible to dye - but the dyes required are more expensive. This tends to make the finished product more expensive.

It also has a tendency to fibrillate during processing and wearing. Fibrillation is what causes the effect known as 'pilling', where small balls of fibre form on the surface.

However, this is a relatively small price to pay for the unusual properties of this fibre.

So Who Invented it?

The original process was devised by Akzo Nobel and then licensed to Courtaulds during the 1970s. Akzo Nobel weren't in a position to develop it further and Courtaulds then developed a stable and controlled process to produce the first lyocell fibre in the late 1980s - their brand name is 'Tencel'.

Subsequent work by Courtaulds led to the development of Tencel A100. This is a non-fibrillating version of Tencel. Dye yields for Tencel A100 are excellent in comparison to other fibres including standard Tencel, cotton, viscose and most other fibres, producing brighter and more vibrant colours through using less dye. Colourfastness is also good.

So now you know!