To think dresses are the best things to wear

[Diamondlizard]

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

[RedFocus]

I love dresses and my wardrobe is full of them. I feel incredibly feminine wearing one and there is no mix and matching of tops to bottoms. I'm off shopping tomorrow to buy some more

[Bunbaker]

"What about the wind?
The slightest waft of breeze and whoosh! you end up flashing your knickers to everyone.
I hardly ever wear dresses for that reason."

It depends on the style of dress. If you wear short, skater style dresses then that will happen. I don't wear short, skater style dresses so I don't get that problem.

[Weegiemum]

I can't walk in heels (medical reasons - I have no sense of balance) so in winter I wear a dress with boots, and the rest of the year, mainly converse (though I've just taken delivery of some Vans and I'm loving them!)

[expatinscotland]

I love them! My legs are my best feature.

[QueenStromba]

I live in dresses. Actually, I live in three different colours of the same dress plus some summery dresses. I'm a big boobed overweight apple so empire line or dresses with knots between the boobs look best on me and anything that draws attention to my non-existent waist is a no-no. I'm probably quite similar in shape to Kirsty Allsop who also lives in dresses and looks great despite being a bit porky.

[FracturedViewOfLife]

I live in dresses and DMs.

[charitygirl]

So true - in my mid-30s I have gone from being a dress-dodger to wearing them at work 75% of the time.

[iklboo]

Used to be not very keen on dresses. Now I've shifted 5 stone I have loads of 'em.

[Waltonswatcher1]

Still bf toddler so have avoided dresses but this summer I am desperate to wear them again . I am going to get v necked ones with easy boob access .
Yeah for a jersey dress with a bit if stretch over the bust .

[BurnThisDiscoDown]

I love dresses but have a fat belly so just look pregnant :(

[expatinscotland]

Right now, I lust for this

[ouryve]

YABU. They're bloody draughty.

[stuckindamiddle]

marking place

[Caitlin17]

I love dresses. I have no idea how many I have. Dresses for all seasons, posh, formal , work,casual. I wear dresses more than any other garment. I don't own trousers or jeans.

[Caitlin17]

I'm pleased to see I'm not the only non jeans/non trousers owner.

When I started work as a legal trainee in 1982 the office had a no trouser suits for professional female staff rule. Obviously they had to ditch that but in my whole working life I've only owned 2 trouser suits.

Dresses seem to be far more popular in the last few years with the younger staff. There was a time you'd never see a girl trainee in a dress, now they are far more likely to wear dress than trousers.

[RabbitPies]

I hate them. I never wear them,or skirts. I think it's been about a decade since I last wore a skirt,and probably two decades since I wore a dress.

[squoosh]

Knee length dresses with sleeves are my true love.

Can't stand those bloody skater dresses that are everywhere these days.

[MyBaby1day]

YADNBU, I really think they are. I started to appreciate them much more last year after having a lovely summer and wearing them all the way through. I now collect them as a hobby too. I have a severe Scoliosis and need surgery soon and so there are a couple that (at the moment) don't look quite right on me but after surgery they will! . But yes, they are great and I LOVE that part of being a girl. Have you seen the Lolita dresses from Japan too?, oh wow!.

[aurynne]

YABU! They are very comfortable, but they force you to use "formal" footwear, they rarely have pockets and, most important of all... you need to have shaved legs at all times!

[NuggetofPurestGreen]

Not when it's cold though aurynne. Black tights and knew high flat boots

[Blackmouse]

Expat I like that oasis dress they have some great stuff in atm

[TheSkiingGardener]

The only dresses I own are for black tie. Much prefer trousers. I have enormous boobs, and a big stomach but of have a waist. Dresses that actually go over my boobs make me look like a sack of potatoes.

[Bodicea]

I miss dresses. Have been breastfeeding for what feels like forever and have to wear separates.
Can't wait for the summer as live in d readers then (and will hopefully have removed child from the boob by that point).

[HolidayCriminal]

Could we have a dress intervention thread, could you enthusiasts start one? To help those of us who would like to wear more dresses, but...

I'm truly open-minded and have had some in past I liked but problems...

I am always cold; I will need a vest underneath & a cardigan or jumper over it. Yet I have a small waist I would like to feature. I can wear leggings underneath for warmth.

I have chunky legs, so prefer a bit of length so legs not so obvious.

Oh, and I have to be able to cycle while wearing it (can change footwear, not bothered about that).

I think I need shopping help (I hate shopping & Dressippi only links to expensive stuff).

[Sirzy]

Since losing weight I have gained a new love of dresses. Only issue is the lack of pockets!

I love the boohoo maxi dresses at the moment. Cheap and simple.

Also got some lovely skater dresses