First post, sorry but it is about DRESSES again...

[robertisking]

Hi. Can you help me in finding a new dress? I am 47, 5ft 7 and a size 12/14. Bit pear shaped and wide of arm, sounds yeuch! So, I need sleeves to the elbow and length below the knee. This is where I find the problem, loads of fab dresses about, (don't mind wearing a cardigan) but everything is so bloody short. Price wise, um, under £50 if possible. Thanks very much in advance.
Oh and I am 48, just remembered!

[dexter73]

What is the dress for? A wedding, bbq, night out?

[dexter73]

Hobbs has some in their outlet store. I can't link to them but have a look at the Castella dress (grey or purple).

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

grey, rather Parisian

pink, quite formal

stripes, probably very flattering

[robertisking]

Dress would just be for work, quite informal (on my own in an office) or going to the pub...yay!
Thanks for the links, although I think they might be a bit too dressy for me. And they seem a bit old, are you trying to tell me something?? Do I need to grow up?? Do appreciate the input though!

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

yy, mine too formal work (apart from teh stripy one). 3/4 sleeves are not easy to find ATM, I need em for some scarring on my arms and tend to buy when I see them.

I love the grey one, would definitely wear it for a do (am 33 and far from frumpy).

here
here
this?
this?

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

Meant to say, I would need it shortening a bit and foxing up with accessories, but still fab...

[dexter73]

I think when you are looking at dresses with 3/4 sleeves that come below the knee then they will look a bit dressy/old. Something a bit shorter would look a bit younger!

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

Quite so dexter.

[robertisking]

Thanks again. Guess you have hit the nail on the head Dexter. I cannot go shorter unless I get lipo first or eek! exercise! and that ain't gonna happen. I like the Boden ones, altho' the prints are a bit IN YOUR FACE sometimes, but they are too pricey. Wait for the sales maybe?

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

this / this isn't too aging. I think.

horizontal stripes will not make you look bigger than you are, it's a total fallacy, they're actually very slimming. Vertical stripes OTOH...

[TracyK]

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/warehouse/All-Sale/Rivella-Silk-Print-Dress/201085000

this one?

[dexter73]

NieuweBuurvrouw - those dresses are really short - more like tunic length, as is the silk one TracyK!

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

Very sweet Tracy. There's plenty from £75 up...

[NieuweBuurvrouw]

dexter - bugger, looked longer to me.

[pointydog]

I like this one. Over budget though, It's £80.

[robertisking]

So of course I like the FC one best. Maybe I should spend less on bits and pieces (TK Maxx, charity shops, etc) and buy decent classy things. I seem to have a mental block about spending a certain amount on one thing, though if I add up what I have spent on 'stuff' it probably comes to a similar amount IYKWIM.

[pointydog]

It is rather lovely. I'm tempted to try it on myself.

[ColonelBrandonsBiggestGroupie]

Some nice ones at The White Company

here

I've got the Jersey waist Twist Dress in grey but for some reason it's saying 'Product Not Found' when I try clicking on it.

[robertisking]

Right, I think we are all agreed I need to spend some more money! Thanks for all your suggestions. (Lovely helpful forum, S & B)

[TracyK]

The Phase Eight one says 'above the knee' in its description. I think it would be a lovely length.

[QueeferSutherland]

That FC one is lovely!

Orange or Beige

For tall peeps

I really like this.