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Am thinking maxi dress for holidays, everyone looks lovely in them, but where to go? Help!

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 16:33

And also have I missed the boat with them? I mean are they reaching the end of their time?

I looked at some Monsoon ones, they had loads but I dunno really.......I think I haven't got any confidence !

Where else can I go? I think as much as online is a bargain, I will need to be trying these things on...

Can anyone help me?! I would be v grateful!

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Tillyscoutsmum · 10/07/2011 16:42

Anywhere really Smile You still can't move for maxi dresses in High Street shops. Wallis, Dorothy Perkins, Next, Debenhams, Monsoon, Oasis etc all good places to start

TaudrieTattoo · 10/07/2011 17:15

White Company for best and New Look for beach.

The jersey types are the best, imo.

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 17:23

Thank you both.... I think I would imagine the jersey style is better, more slinky malinky, I also like the ones that are heel length, although I may well trip up Blush I really want to crack this tho!

Everyone looks elegant in them, that I've seen, but when I try, it dosn't look how I think it should iyswim..?

I'm going to look at White Company ( wouldn't have thought of them) and new look for ideas online.

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TaudrieTattoo · 10/07/2011 17:25

I know what you mean, so many of them look a bit crap. The two I've got were the only ones that didn't make me look 6 months gone.

I've got a couple of Boden ones from years ago that are okayish too.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/07/2011 17:27

Deffo The White Company - but the jersey is too thick if you're going somewhere v warm.

noddyholder · 10/07/2011 17:29

I don't think everyone does look lovely in them I don't! You need to be tall and skinny

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 17:51

Noddy - I suspect for me it's a touch of the green eyed monster, but I nearly always think people look nice in them! Then I'm just not sure on me Sad

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Tillyscoutsmum · 10/07/2011 18:12

They can be a bit hit and miss. This one from Next is Jersey and very flattering but its reasonably light jersey so not too hot.

goinnowhere · 10/07/2011 18:43

Agree about jersey or a stretchy fabric, and not too wafty. I finally got one because I was hot and it felt comfortable. I am hourglass and average height, and everyone says it is flattering. So steer clear of too much fabric i think.

pink4ever · 10/07/2011 18:57

I got 2 from Monsoon in the sale-the black jersey caprice maxi and the island maxi. Both nice but very long!(I am 5'6). Also got a couple of nice ones from Peacocks which I think are in the sale now so you probably could get them for a tenner. I dont get the maxi haters on s&b as I think maxis look good on loads of different body shapes(am a 14).

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 20:07

I want a bit of wafty though, more day than evening iyswim, and it will be hot and fairly humid on my hols.

I can see what you mean about too much fabric, I don't want to look like a marquee... Blush

I'm worried that I will get one and that will be the kiss of death for them!

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sparkle1977 · 10/07/2011 20:22

I have got one from Peacocks and one from Tesco. Both are lovely but I really love the Peacocks one. It was only £22 full price so good for me as at the time i was not 100% sure about them either.

I agree that they can look good on most sizes. I am 5 ft 5 and a size 14. You just need to choose the right shape and material.

otchayaniye · 10/07/2011 20:53

"everyone looks lovely in them"

I disagree and think 95 percent of women don't look good in them. I think they can work well if they are really spartan and worn with bare, but quite 'out there' accessories and flat, very plain sandals.

I can't get the image of women rolling about on casters out of my head when I see them.

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 20:59

otchayaniye - suspect for me it's a touch of the green eyed monster, so that I notice when people look fab in them....

Your image of women rolling around is how I feel when I've tried them on!!

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otchayaniye · 10/07/2011 21:02

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a sizeist or a 'thingsmustbedonethiswayandnootherway-ist' but it's a tricky length and style. I really like plain grey marl ones worn in a casual summer way. Not body hugging particularly. Kind of sporty rather than flowery/kaftany.

Ironically I love kaftans, but actual proper kaftans.

Good luck.

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RatherBeOnThePea · 10/07/2011 21:04

Bless you otchayaniye - I think I'm going to need luck Grin

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RatherBeOnThePea · 11/07/2011 15:16

Had a brief look today but I have zero confidence in what, if anything would look good. Never mind!

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sweetheart · 11/07/2011 17:00

I have recently brought this one
and
this one and I love them both, they are very flattering.

trumpton · 12/07/2011 05:42

I have just bought THIS ONE and I love it. I shortened it a bit and wear it with flat sandles.

Not the cheapest but I reckon price per wearing it will be worth it.

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RatherBeOnThePea · 12/07/2011 07:21

Thank you

I hope trumpton you got it in the sale?!

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trumpton · 12/07/2011 07:24

oh yes ! I did indeed! Grin

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RatherBeOnThePea · 12/07/2011 07:28

It's even more lovely then Grin

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