To think a normal length cotton dress with sleeves is in fact the Holy Grail

[Orangeanddemons]

Because I can't find one anywhere, apart from Boden which I don't like.

I'm tall, so knee length is short on me. I work in a school, I neither want maxi or above knee level. I want just below knee or above ankle. These don't exist.

If they do they are ponte hideousness. Who buys all these polyester mini dresses?

[JonesRipley]

Ah Ok, just wanted to make sure you'd seen those. It's a shame the fit's not right, they do have a good selection of styles

I feel your pain

[JackShit]

My arms are vile, so I too need a sleeve and prefer a frock that sits on or below the knee.

Have you looked at M&Co or Dorothy Perkins? All my favourite dresses are from these two shops.

[Orangeanddemons]

The Fever ones look too short. Anything knee length in a photo is above knee length on me. I actually prefer mid calf as my chosen length. But these are as rare as hens teeth, and also considered uber unstylish on mnet

[Orangeanddemons]

Looked at both of those. They are all full of polyester...

[tethersend]

I love a mid calf dress too.

[Kelly1814]

Asos you can search for midi length dresses.....

[FiscalCliffRocksThisTown]

I have just bought a few LK bennett cotton jersey dresses on e-bay, they are mid calf on me ( am 6ft)

Really, try e-bay!

[Orangeanddemons]

Tried and failed at Asos

[FatalCabbage]

How about this sort of thing, OP? I've bought from her before and it sounds like what you need. They're knee length on me with a very fluffy petticoat, so should be below the knee without even on someone rather taller. Choice of sleeve lengths and colours (see seller's other items).

[GlaikitFizzog]

Argh, just typed a huge post with loads on links and the page refreshed before I could post. Most of them were asos though!

Have you looked at ebay, I have bought a few dresses that come from china. It can be hit or miss but I've been lucky so far

[bunchoffives]

you could get a few made by a seamstress. Shouldn't cost too much in cotton and a dress is quite easy to make so shouldn't be too much for labour. It will certainly fit you perfectly then.

[tethersend]

Have you looked at Etsy?

this would be great for school.

[tethersend]

Nice but ££££

[FoxyHarlow123]

It's all very Kirstie Allsop, so this might help www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/a1806109-Kirsty-Allsops-Dresses

[FoxyHarlow123]

m.tigermilly.com/Products/Detail/1198?title=hell_bunny_40s_50s_jennifer_tea_dress_blue

[digerd]

Cotton needs ironing - yuck. The thought of ironing a cotton dress for hours fills me with horror. It also creases when you sit down in it.

[sherazade]

try to give in to Boden. They make their dresses 'interesting' rather than 'pretty' but the cut will be so flattering you'll (possibly) never look back.

[Orangeanddemons]

The fit is wrong on Boden. If you are careful, cotton doesn't need ironing, especially broderais anglais. I find I can get away with ironing every 3rd wash.

It's linen and viscose that wrinkle and crease

[Koothrapanties]

This:
m.tigermilly.com/Products/Detail/1070?title=lindy_bop_50s_holly_vintage_dress_midnight_blue

I had a nose because a pp suggested the site and this is lovely.

[Koothrapanties]

Or this one?
m.tigermilly.com/Products/Detail/680?title=lindy_bop_amie_40s_50s_landgirl_polka_dot_tea_dress_black

[MrsCaptainReynolds]

Have you looked Toast? The fit usually seems to be good for long in the body types.

[ChrisMooseAlbanians]

Have you tried Joe Brown's? Their stuff is great :-)

[Orangeanddemons]

Tried both of those with no success.

Toast is full of short dresses. Joe Browns is full of viscose...

[saladfingers]

Manteray at Debenhams?

[PowerPants]

Try Wall London

www.wall-london.com/spring-summer/dresses/ss14-shirt-collar-gigi-dress.html