Cotton maxidress, T-shirt style

[LadyClariceCannockMonty]

where art thou?

Is the above too much to ask for? The shops/interwebs are full of cheap and nasty-looking polyester florals, jersey dresses, viscose dresses, maxis with spaghetti straps, maxis with no straps at all ? but all I want is a simple, cool, cotton maxi in a T-shirt style.

If you've seen one of these rare beasts, PLEASE come and tell me where!

Do you mean cotton jersey or cotton like a shirt?

I've been looking for one of these, but to mid calf length- no bloody luck for over a year watching with interest!

Gap have loads

I have!!

tadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Oh....realises it IS t-shirt style, but not cotton

disappointed in myself now.

Gnocchi, I know, I got all excited about that one myself!

dexter, I mean like a shirt ? thin, summery cotton. For holidays in hot climates where it's also verboten to show leg. And with T-shirt sleeves and a not-too-low neckline, again for modesty but also just because I don't like to burn or tan my shoulders and chest.

PS thanks all.

I saw some t shirt type ones in new look, but don't know what the fabric is like

These ones, just checked and 95% viscose though.

Any good?

Like this but not the price tag?!

checked 100% cotton dress

chaos, yeah, not sure about viscose. It's not as sweaty as some fabrics, but I think plain cotton is best in hot countries.

dexter, yes, a bit much isn't it?! I hadn't thought of Net-a-Porter though so will have a look for other stuff on there.

Did you see the asos one I linked to?

chaos, sorry, yes, forgot to comment. I'm a bit worried that it says it's 'body-hugging'; I'll be in India and will need modesty above all things! I'll have a look round ASOS for others though.

Gnocchi, thanks for that but unfortunately I am too tall and not winsome-looking enough to carry off the cute farmgirl look. But I hadn't thought of La Redoute, so will have a ferret round.

I asked for one of these a few weeks ago....

here

The Gap one is in MODAL though, which is a really lovely natural fabric. If I was looking for cotton I'd certainly consider modal.

Isn't it a bit more slinky and body-hugging? I need, basically, a tent that hides my shape and comes down to the floor.

Good job I'm not going on holiday to pull.

Striped?
www.petit-bateau.co.uk/e-shop/product/69985/68X/short-sleeved-long-dress-for-women.html

modal actually hangs better than cotton, and if it's the right size it skims, properly, rather than just that disappointing thing that too big cotton jersey does. Try it!

also - modal packs smaller (less bulky), washes and dries quicker, and doesn't fade in the sun (like a dark cotton would)

Oooh, brighthair, that striped one might be just the ticket. Thanks!

PS is your username Sherlock-Holmes- connected?

faustina, they are compelling arguments and in normal circumstances I quite like modal. I do wonder if it's QUITE as cool in hot weather as cotton though ... but I will try some modal dresses on!