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AIBU?

To think dresses are the best things to wear

158 replies

Diamondlizard · 04/04/2014 08:46

Because it's a whole outfit
No thinking does this top go with this bottom

No annoying things on the waist

Probably cheaper buying a dress then two items

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Lemonraisin · 04/04/2014 08:47

YANBU. I am only really appreciating dresses now.

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cowbiscuits · 04/04/2014 08:48

I never know what shoes to wear with dresses though, so I find it harder.

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FriedFishAndBread · 04/04/2014 08:48

I love dresses.

you feel so put together buy just putting on a dress, flipflops (summer) and earrings.

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Acridbottomgravy · 04/04/2014 08:49

YABU. I have a very long body and cruelly short legs, so the waist on dresses is never in the right place. Separates all the way.

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QueenAnneofAustria · 04/04/2014 08:50

I love a dress personally, but best is a choice isn't it. Not for everyone. I wish I could lose so weight so I can actually wear the dressed I want though.

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UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 04/04/2014 08:50

I know! I was telling people this decades ago when it was impossible to find a decent selection in the shops.

Now we just need some of those dresses to have some goddamn sleeves!

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scarletforya · 04/04/2014 08:50

Yabu.

I couldn't just wear a dress. I'd need tights and a cardigan and probably a top/vest under it if it's low cut.
My legs are nothing pleasant to behold. Wearing a dress for me is totally impractical. As well as that I don't have a nice figure so there's no point trying to polish a turd!

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Delphiniumsblue · 04/04/2014 08:53

I can't get the sort of dress I need. If they made them mid calf length with sleeves I would be happy.

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EyelinerQueen · 04/04/2014 08:56

I agree completely (so long as they're never worn with leggings).

I wear dresses pretty much all the time. The only trousers I wear are my lounging ones at home.

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Bardette · 04/04/2014 08:57

I don't own a single dress, I don't really understand how they work, which is a challenge as I now have an 8 week old daughter and feel obliged to dress her in something other than jeans and a hoody Smile.

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SleepOhHowIMissYou · 04/04/2014 08:58

Not if your thighs rub together when you walk and tights bring on thrush.

YABU, trouser's all the way!

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Polarn · 04/04/2014 08:59

I like dresses but gutted I can't wear them atm as breastfeeding so would need to flash everything in order to feed dd.... I don't want to buy a bf dress as they're soo expensive!

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Polarn · 04/04/2014 09:00

Bardette... You dress your 8week old in jeans! Uncomfy much!

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ThePearShapedToad · 04/04/2014 09:01

Quite agree. Love dresses, they suit my figure the best, and as I hate jeans (only because I can never find a pair that aren't scratchy and hard and transfer blue dye to my fingers), I pretty much live in dresses

Can always be made winter ready with a pair of thick tights Smile

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SinglePringle · 04/04/2014 09:01

I have about 30 dresses hanging in my wardrobe so clearly I love them. I find them so easy for work - dress, heels, go!

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QueenAnneofAustria · 04/04/2014 09:02

Polarn I think the wrap type BF dresses are do attractive. It is difficult to find nice non BF wrap dresses.

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RandomPants · 04/04/2014 09:03

I'm also petite and an odd shape so can't get dresses to fit. I'm a 16 boobs and size 10/12 waist

Plus for breastfeeding they're rubbish.

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Bunbaker · 04/04/2014 09:06

"Now we just need some of those dresses to have some goddamn sleeves!"

And longer - knee level would be good. I am too old to get away with short dresses without opaque tights these days.
I hate tight clothes and find dresses so comfortable.

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meganorks · 04/04/2014 09:07

Not if you're breastfeeding

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LeapingOverTheWall · 04/04/2014 09:08

I can't wear heels, so never know what footwear to wear with dresses.

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meganorks · 04/04/2014 09:08

Not if its cold.

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meganorks · 04/04/2014 09:09

Not if you've got fat legs/cankles

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Jacksterbear · 04/04/2014 09:11

Love dresses.

Hate tights.

Confused

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soaccidentprone · 04/04/2014 09:12

I am wearing my favourite dress atm. It's white with a black pattern and stretchy. I bought it from a charity shop. I think it was a fiver. No idea of the brand though as the label has been cut out.

I was thinking of making a copy (I did a level sewing) as it is my favourite dress. Mid calf too, so very flattering on me. Shorter dresses just make me look dumpy (a difficult job as I am 165cm tall)!

Perhaps I should design and make a range of calf length stretchy dresses with sleeves! I like Planet dresses, but they are v expensive (for me - I am a cheapskate)Shock

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Polarn · 04/04/2014 09:12

I either wear ankle boots or birkenstocks... Weather dependent.

Will look ay wrap dresses, thanks x

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