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Maxi dress help!

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hellswelshy · 08/05/2013 16:09

I would like a maxi dress for my upcoming holidays but as always, i have something in mind that i just cant find. I would like a jersey type maxi, not too full, and flattering on tummy if poss, not too strappy and most importantly navy or green, no pattern. I keep seeing lovely ones in black, but want something for day time that i can accessorise for evening. Anybody seen anything reasonably priced - ie not Boden, im more high street Smile thanks

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OneLittleLady · 08/05/2013 16:12

I've seen plain green and navy maxis in Primark though I don't know if they will be the shape you are looking for as they are quite straight up and down.

Annianni · 08/05/2013 16:18

Gap have navy plain ones.

hellswelshy · 08/05/2013 17:09

Thanks for both suggestions, going to a Gap tommorow so will have a look there. I have seen a few in Primark that i may try on just to see, but they did look a bit unforgiving for my post twin tummy! Was wondering if anybody had tried anything on that was particularly flattering?

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Mumelie · 08/05/2013 17:31

Phase eight?
or
Dottie Ps
or
New Look

hellswelshy · 08/05/2013 17:45

Ahh! I do like the look of the dottie P one! I am going to try it on tommorow, will definitely report backSmile Phase Eight out of budget unfortunately, and New look...hmmm il have a look in the flesh...thanks!

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Annianni · 08/05/2013 17:53

I've got the navy Gap one here waiting for me to try, along with various others.

I'll let you know what it's like in the morning when dh has gone to work :o

PrincessOfChina · 08/05/2013 17:56

I bought one from Oasis at the weekend. I got it in black but they did have blue and green too, as well as an awesome coral colour I'm not brave enough for. It was £28 and v flattering with a skinny belt.

CakeInMyFace · 08/05/2013 18:29

Fat face makita maxi dress the navy and stripe one, not the floral one. Its lovely and flattering on! I bought it and its the nicest fitting maxi I've tried. Soft jersey that skims in the right places.

BestIsWest · 08/05/2013 18:45

I have this http://www.kaliko.co.uk/en/sleeveless-maxi-dress-390794 but it might be a bit too blue. Comes in green too.

YoniOno · 08/05/2013 19:32

I have the DP one (at least I assume it's the one linked above, that link isn't working for me) and it's lovely. Quite clingy, so size up if that's not for you.

hellswelshy · 09/05/2013 14:18

thanks! I tried a Gap one on, not sure if it was the same one Annianni, but it was right on me and made tops of arms look fat. BUT i loved the DP one, tried on and really nice, but i will have to size up as i need the petite length so will need the 16 not my normal 14. Its perfect, not too strappy and very versatile. And cheap! Hoorah!!

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