Thick fabric, black dress needed...

[TethHearseEnd]

I want sleeves to the wrist, not too low a neck, and just below knee length.

It needs to be stretchy to accommodate expanding waistline over the next few months, but doesn't have to be maternity.

The closest I can find so far is this.

Any others out there?

Oh, I didn't know you were up the duff!
How lovely!

There are some nice maternity tunics on Boden.
I've got this one which is great over skinny jeans with boots (I found some great brown ones from M&S Autograph) and in heavy stretch material but you are after longer, yes?

Thanks Moondog early days still, but things are starting to get tight already, despite me eating better than I have done in years

Yes, tunics are not really my thing. I think the only way I can cope with expanding waistline is to have a nice, simple, black dress of the above specifications. And new boots

Did you get yours BTW?

Yes, they are great but bizarrely no longer appear on M&S website.
How odd..

What about this?

Loads in Cos eg here

Cos one is 3/4 sleeves...

TK maxx one is a bit flippy on the skirt- sorry, should've said, I want a straight skirt...

Thanks for looking though.

Moondog, I can't believe I will never see your boots

£££
above the knee but nice

Thanks HotBurrito-

Don't like the pockets on the first one- also don't think it would be long enough...

Not keen on the second one at all, sorry. Too flippy and short.

Too flippy, I suppose?
How about this?

Harrumph! I can take too short, but flippy? Looks straight to me! What was wrong with the great plains one?

Right. I have found the buggers!

Oooh, I like those Moondog!

Am relieved the quest is over, although a little sad that I didn't win

Lesser, thanks for trying- first two are indeed too flippy, and the last one, although better, is too wrap-style for what I'm after.

HotBurrito, the great plains one is alright, but I just wanted thicker/more structured fabric IYSWIM. I may have to just shut up and buy it, I am annoying myself now

No I loved two of yours.
I just couldn't justify over £300 on a pair of boots.

You should start a stylish while pg thread.

God I think it's going to be an impossibility. I got my favourite 70s camel belted wool coat with massive sheepskin collar out yesterday and already I can't do the belt up properly

Mind you, it'll all be ok as long as I can find this dress...

Get thee to a seamstress.

Alas, I think you're right, Hetty.

'fraid so. But then it'll be utterly prefect and she can add exrta in the seams and let it out for you as time goes on. Probably include running alterations in the price if you ask nicely.

Congrats tether that's great news! Though please don't stop recommending great stuff for us non pg girls. Love all your links.

Saw this this morning and thought of you....

I am currently wearing a John Lewis number - £39 bargain - knitted viscose with cable knit top, knee length. Very wearable & washable. Stretchy and forgiving. Warm. 3/4 sleeves though.

It is the best dress in the universe though.

Thanks dingdong

Oh god- that dress is PERFECT.

It's about £200 too much

Ah well. One day. In about nine months

www.johnlewis.com/265721/Product.aspx

In real life looks much less sack-like, and makes it to just on my knee (am 5'3'')

Thanks brawhen, but the sleeves and hemline on that are waaay too short.

Yes...I only copped the price when I checked my link after posting. Have just picked myself up off the ground