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Breton dress - where can I buy a nice one?

27 replies

mamaGool · 18/07/2012 21:58

I want it to be good quality. Probably jersey. Shortish, but not too short. Will mostly wear with leggings, but would like the option to go bare-legged without also baring my arse.
Anyone seen any nice ones? I'm a size 10 & 32 years old if that's relevant/helpful! TIA

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ElizaDoMore · 18/07/2012 22:11

Joules? Boden?

daimbardiva · 18/07/2012 22:12

I got one in the Boden sale - in the JOhnnie B section for about £18

thesoo · 18/07/2012 22:16

www.hush-uk.com/summerwear/dresses/catherine-dress.html I have this one

mamaGool · 18/07/2012 22:27

Isn't JohnnieB for tweens? :os Don't think my boobs would fit into a dress designed for 12 year olds!

Quite like the Hush one tho. Is it flattering? I have a little bit of a tum since 2nd pregnancy...

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CountBapula · 18/07/2012 22:47

Isabella Oliver

or this one

mamaGool · 18/07/2012 23:05

Thank you ladies - knew you would know where to look!

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MiceElfAgin · 18/07/2012 23:09

Muji in Selfridges had them in the sale for under £20 last week.

NotMostPeople · 18/07/2012 23:14

I saw this one today and it's lovely quality www.johnlewis.com/333445/Product.aspx

tethersend · 18/07/2012 23:26

Jaeger

thesoo · 19/07/2012 08:06

The Hush one is very flattering, quite a loose fit, I have been mainly wearing it th leggings but also great on the odd rare sunny day with bare legs

hellswelshy · 19/07/2012 08:08

Just bought a really nice off white and navy one, 3/4 sleeves, from Great Plains, AND it was in the sale. Lovely quality!

mamaGool · 19/07/2012 16:33

The Jaeger & Great Plains ones are perfect, but unfortunately both sold out in my size. Am seriously thinking of getting the Hush one...

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DerbyNottsLeicsNightNanny · 19/07/2012 21:41

I like the Hush one! How does the sizing come up on Hush dresses does anyone know? I am a size 8-10, 12s are always too big so do you reckon to go for an 'S'? Also anyone know of a free delivery code? TIA

mamaGool · 19/07/2012 22:17

Well I'm a pretty standard size 10 (with 32D boobs) & I'm an M in Hush dresses, but an S in their PJs....
I'd say if you're closer to an 8, then get a small.

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DerbyNottsLeicsNightNanny · 19/07/2012 22:22

Thanks mamaGool I probably need to order the small and medium to be sure but have decided against it for now as would have to pay for delivery & then for returning one (or both). Am searching for delivery codes but no luck as yet

Pelicano · 19/07/2012 22:50

You'll prob be a "L" in johnnie B. I sent back the XL as it was too big and I'm a 10/12.
Only pink left though now about 12 quid.

Dancergirl · 19/07/2012 23:18

Oooh I also like the Johnnie B one too. I'm a 12 normally, will the L be ok on me?

Toughasoldboots · 19/07/2012 23:20

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ceeveebee · 19/07/2012 23:37

Not strictly a Breton dress but this is very nice, I have just bought it as a gift for someone

www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/warehouse/Dresses/Notch-Neck-Stripe-Dress/201550147

daimbardiva · 20/07/2012 11:23

L in Johnnie B is fine for me - I'm a 12 and 5'11" so the fit is definitely generous even if it's for tweens!!

JoyceDivision · 20/07/2012 11:27

Joules and in sale?

mamaGool · 20/07/2012 15:38

JoyceDivision - I'm not sure about the contrasting zip, but good shout!

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BourbonBourbon · 20/07/2012 15:50

Free delivery and returns with code 'hushmums' Smile

I fancy the Catherine dress too. Am a bit obsessed with Hush ever since postnatally discovering and living in their pjs.

DerbyNottsLeicsNightNanny · 20/07/2012 18:30

hushmums code wont work for me - do you know if its only for orders over a certain amount?

Dancergirl · 20/07/2012 18:34

I LOVE the Joules one! But sold out in my size -12. Wonder if I'll get away with a 10 - how big do they come up?