What do you think of this dress?

[katz]

I liked this in the m and s advert on Dannii but on the model onine it looks pants.

Mumsnet opinions needed please

red stripe dress

Was thinking it would be nice for work in the summer.

[bigTillyMint]

Nice dress, but it looks quite smart for work - guess it depends what job you do!

[ninah]

it could look OK if you have a v small waist and the right colouring, otherwise it could look v frumpy

[nickschick]

I think its lovely -fresh and bright!.

Whats your job though?.

[katz]

thanks - think it might require a trip into town to try it on, i agree it has to fit just right, as evidenced by the super skinny model looking drowned by it on there website.

I was hoping it might look summery smart, but not wedding smart - again will have to see.

[katz]

nick - i work in an office at a university, i sometimes have to do super smart (suit bit) and other days can get away with jeans. In the summer people do tend to wear pretty dresses though.

I also attend conferences and am always on the look out for smart summer dress to look the part next to men in linen suits.

[ninah]

yeah def a try on one, would try it myself if my job was a bit more glam! report back?

[ninah]

lol I used to do that, know where you are coming from! work with 3 year olds and lots paint/pva now

[katz]

ninah - will do, may sneak into town on my lunch break if the rain stops!

[nickschick]

Oh its ideal -report back.

[katz]

ninah - this is definitely not a dress to mix with paint and pva glue!

[belgo]

I've just seen the dress featured on the DM here, on a size 18 model (who looks about size 14)

[katz]

oh just seen that - looks good on her - didn't make it into town today, so may do an online shop for it but promise to post feedback

[CMOTdibbler]

I saw it and liked it, but its pure linen, so in my hands would look like a rag in seconds

[katz]

hmm little concerned about the linen bit as i sit at a desk for work and not sure how well it will fair.