Tired of dressing like a boy - please help!!!!

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I posted this yesterday with a different title and didn't get much response so please forgive me for reposting but I'm really keen to get some advice!

Hello - I'm 5ft 9 with fair skin and shortish dark hair, size 12-14 and am turning 40 this year. My DS is 1 so I am spending all my time running around after him and having given up work I need to reassess my wardrobe.
Have always been terrified of dresses. Everytime I wear one I get greeted with cries of "OMG - you've got legs!" and I get put off wearing them.
Am fine with smart dresses but have never cracked day to day casual. Can anyone recommend a daytime dress for spring that I could 'throw on'?
Have always hoped to rock a floral number with boots and a biker jacket but every time I try floral I cringe!
I tend to live in skinny jeans, converse, long tees etc. and buy a lot of my clothes from GAP and French Connection.
Any tips or ideas gratefully received!

Thanks Euphemia - I have tried tunics and leggings but I have 32" legs so they tend to skim my backside so it's never very appealing when I bend over!!!

How about a jumper dress + scarf with opaques and boots?

Am liking that suggestion Fritzi - but then what type of thing when Spring comes (assuming it ever does!)? I really fancy some kind of throw it on patterned dress (not too structured) that I could toughen up with ankle boots and a jacket.
I quite liked this.....
www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Dresses/71FO7/Calypso+Jersey+Dress.htm