Are these dresses too "tennis" for a business meeting?

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I have a business meeting in a couple of weeks and given the weather I want to wear something as fresh as possible, ideally sleeveless.

But mobility, shoulder tightness and flexibility are all within our control - it’s concerning that women are limiting what they do based upon these things - women should be encouraged to keep strong and flexible for their health and mobility throughout life - this is what’s concerning.

so no I don’t think my comments were insensitive and fyi I have a longer then average body (buying swimwear is a nightmare) and average length arms.

I've got this and get loads of wear out of it.

www.karenmillen.com/cotton-colourblock-aline-mini-dress-/BKK04909.html

Not so sure about the back, but that's more my style

@KittyMcKitty there are plenty, plenty of people who's mobility and flexibility is absolutely not within their control for various reasons.... a longer than average body and short arms is not the biggest physical issue that some people face

OP
Too short

@Gaveitall you work with complete assholes

Would like to look like I'm on a beach holiday

Hmm, I feel that you've gone from tennis court to possibly wedding guest? Not something I'd wear to a meeting where the benchmark is tshirt and jeans? You're after some middle ground here, it does exist!

Btw, OP- Vinted has a zillion dresses

That’s lovely. But it’s not casual and not really work wear. It’s a dress you’d wear to a wedding. Or the races.

www.marksandspencer.com/pure-linen-shorts/p/clp60528219?color=NATURAL&prevPage=srp
These are lovely and there is a matching bomber style jacket, you could wear with a vest top

@GreenManalishi i totally understand that and we n my original post I did make reference to this - I think you’re taking my comments out of context. And I don’t think I’ve suggested a long body is a problem for anything other then buying swimwear (and obviously that’s not a real problem)!?!

I just feel that able bodied women shouldn’t just accept lack of mobility and flexibility for their healths sake as much as anything (doing up a dress would be an added bonus).

so apologies if I offended but you took my comment completely out of context!

Why? The goal is to look like you're on a beach holiday, when you're on a beach holiday. Your aim, so you don't feel over/under/inappropriately dressed is to dress like you're at an informal business meeting. There's the brief.

this from reiss looks like you might like it OP?

This has a tennis/sporty vibe but would suit your convention, what do you think?

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/tie-waist-jersey-shirt-dress-navy/sty-j0887-nav?cat=C1_S2_G4

or this tho will be a maxi on you

The Reiss one is nice too

If you like the polo dress style, why don't you look for one with a longer hem length?
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/polo-ralph-lauren/polo-ralph-lauren-stripe-short-sleeve-dress-womens-657550#colcode=65755018

Or this one:

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/flippy-jersey-dress-atlantic-ocean-rainbow/sty-d0259-pin

Sleeveless linen dress? Pair with wedges and a chunky bag and a necklace
www.toa.st/collections/womens-dresses/products/pleated-garment-dyed-linen-dress-clementine

this is good

whistles linen jumpsuit totally not what you asked for, but throwing it in!

If you’re quite short, these will be longer on you and might suit the brief and your aesthetic. I have no idea how to shorten links, sorry. ☹️

www.karenmillen.com/compact-stretch-diagonal-stripe-shift-mini-dress/BKK02000-144-22.html?gbraid=0AAAAACo7BY8Ri33NQ0ErjjvI-eYXmxIbP&gbraid=0AAAAACo7BY8Ri33NQ0ErjjvI-eYXmxIbP&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObVjm8uL9k2qBtFexI6xNxrmeD2uGvMK1RWoF0tztZe05BrLHrEiywRoCgj8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.karenmillen.com/compact-stretch-colour-block-hem-swing-mini-dress/BKK02092-144-18.html?gbraid=0AAAAACo7BY8Ri33NQ0ErjjvI-eYXmxIbP&gbraid=0AAAAACo7BY8Ri33NQ0ErjjvI-eYXmxIbP&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObYQH0ylZdGg5Yot-lWJPMcmhdBsg_3G3sDBvqQAdzikYeeCVmQrdchoCYZEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I LOVE this! I’m going to buy it!

How about this and these and this

Is this thread a joke?!

You want to look like you're at a beach party or playing tennis - for a business meeting?

There are so many potential dresses you could go for, if you don't mind sleeveless. The problems tend to come when you want nice fabric and a sleeve of some sort.