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Help! Need more black dresses - cotton jersey or viscose or similar

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unim · 03/05/2021 11:34

Help!

I rely on black jersey dresses as a wardrobe staple but am struggling to find ones that I like at the moment.

I have a few of the lovely Boden Abigail dresses but wear those for work. For casual stuff and just being round the house etc am looking for something cheaper and less fitted. I don't mind long sleeves, or elbow- or 3/4-length sleeves, but I'd prefer not sleeveless or t-shirt length sleeves.

Previously I've always bought these from M&S and tend to like the 'skater' style dresses that flare out a little from the waist. But I can only see sleeveless or high necked jersey dresses at the moment.

I've also tried Amazon ones but find they bobble terribly.

Can anyone suggest some that come in sizes 18-22 (I want some that actually fit and some that are quite loose as I prefer that for cycling). To be honest, some of my favourites have been £10 from M&S, but I'll happily pay £40-50 for something nice that's going to last.

Thanks so much in advance!

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goose1964 · 03/05/2021 14:52

This is from marks, simply b had quit a few in you size

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goose1964 · 03/05/2021 14:54
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JeanGabin · 03/05/2021 14:56

Biden Amelie dresses are easy to wear and summery but have short sleeves

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JeanGabin · 03/05/2021 14:57
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PiePie926 · 03/05/2021 15:43
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Sunshinegirl82 · 03/05/2021 16:10

I do the same OP! I've been looking at this from Yours which I might try

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/black-broderie-anglaise-sleeve-dress-p

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Beachhuts90 · 03/05/2021 17:11

Lands End might be another good option. I have one from there just like what you're describing.

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Ingles2 · 03/05/2021 17:19
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Oly4 · 04/05/2021 22:01

All I can recommend is more Boden.. they wash and wear so well!

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Wegobshite · 05/05/2021 09:55

There are some nice wrap type jersey dresses on freeman’s

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unim · 08/05/2021 12:06

Thanks so much everyone.

I have ended up getting another black Boden dress in the sale.

I am not very confident about my upper arms and so prefer to have mid-length sleeves rather than short ones, even in the summer. But maybe it makes more sense to wear something over sleeveless dresses instead. There are a couple of nice sleeveless black swing dresses on M&S now.

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mrssmiling · 08/05/2021 18:10

Not jersey, but very comfortable.
www.kitandkaboodal.co.uk/styles-c8/ladies-dresses-c9
House of Bruar have jersey dresses.
www.houseofbruar.com/kathi-dress-black/

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BigDipperMama · 12/05/2021 19:01

I always admire the dresses on turnblackofficial on my insta feed. Based in India, they only do (beautiful) black dresses, in plus sizes too. Outside my budget, so I can't vouch for quality, but worth a look?

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icelollycraving · 12/05/2021 19:18

I’m same size as you. I find Tu brilliant for stuff like this.

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DidgeDoolittle · 12/05/2021 20:31

I'm the same size as you and have loads of black jersey dresses from ASOS.

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