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Could someone please help me find a sundress?

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 14:45

I would like to find a good classic sundress for wearing over a bikini on holiday, but solid enough (not a beach dress or see through) to wear in a city on very hot days for sightseeing. I have just spent an hour searching at my usual online shops with no luck

I would like knee length or below the knee, straps or perhaps even a halterneck, preferably a loose fitting, not a maxi and not jersey (I am thinking crisp cotton). It can't be too young in style and I would like a pattern or at least some detailing. I think in my head its a slightly fifties style.

Reading back, no wonder I can't find it, it seems impossible. Anyone seen anything?

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Spoutlet · 27/05/2013 14:55

Fat Face's "Serena" sundresses could fit-the-bill:

www.fatface.com/dresses/serena-hummingbird-dress/invt/42421?colour=Navy

Spoutlet · 27/05/2013 14:56

Sorry, rubbish at links... www.fatface.com/dresses/serena-hummingbird-dress/invt/42421?colour=Navy

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 15:19

Hmm, I think that one is a little substantial. I think I need it a little bit more floaty or softer than that.

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QuanticoVirginia · 27/05/2013 15:25

Joe Browns have some lovely stuff which seems to fit the bill:

Here's a few I liked particularly the 3rd one.

This

This

or this?

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 15:33

Not quite what I am looking for. This is almost right, but I don't like the pattern and its way too expensive, but I love love the shape.

www.jaeger.co.uk/Floral%20Halter%20Neck%20Dress/630016E,en_GB,pd.html?dwvar_630016E_color=02000&dwvar_630016E_size=6&start=101&cgid=women-dresses

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 15:40

Sorry, meant to write thanks to you both too. Very rude not to, sorry

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bringonyourwreckingball · 27/05/2013 15:45

this from Whitestuff?

I have a very similar one from a few years ago and have worn it loads

Turquoiseblue · 27/05/2013 16:09

www.cosstores.com/Shop/Women/Dresses/Racer-back_cotton_dress/46881-4448827.1#c-8952981

www.cosstores.com/Shop/Women/Dresses/Jersey_and_cupro_dress/46881-7707235.1#c-8107556

i have these - or versions of them they are pretty much fail safe and sooo brilliant, easy with sandals or wedges easy to throw on for a bit of sightseeing can be crumpled up or rolled up and thrown in a beach bag I ve found them so great. well worth it.

Turquoiseblue · 27/05/2013 16:12

sorry link fail here
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landofsoapandglory · 27/05/2013 16:23

I bought some from Primark for a fiver last year. My favourite is green broiderie anglaise and is lined with a thin cotton lining, it's lovely. They may have some in this year again.

landofsoapandglory · 27/05/2013 16:27

Joe Browns have an ebay shop, they have quite a few styles in.

landofsoapandglory · 27/05/2013 16:36

This perhaps? There are a few different colours, too.

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 17:17

Thanks for the links. Joe Browns is a little young for me. I really like the last one, but its way too short. I am the wrong side of 40 to show my knees (although my knees weren't worth looking at when I was twenty either).

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 27/05/2013 17:24

have a gander at lady V online very very pretty tea dresses / swing dresses etc very 1950's

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/05/2013 18:09

Love this but probably too short

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 27/05/2013 18:10

Off brief but too sweet to ignore!

FarleyD · 27/05/2013 18:55

Sorry, forgot to tick little box!

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 19:17

Thanks for the links. They are all a bit short and I definitely want strappy of some sort.

I am now having delusions of making it myself - expect I couldn't find a pattern either.

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Fairylea · 27/05/2013 19:20

Have you looked on boden? If you went for a long length dress the length would probably be about right for you on some of their summer dresses.

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Lambzig · 27/05/2013 19:26

Yes, I looked in Boden, but they don't have anything. Oh I hate it when you have a dress in your head and it doesn't exist in real life.

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storynanny · 27/05/2013 19:47

how about going for a maxi dress and cutting off to the length you want? That way you would have more to choose from.

Fairylea · 27/05/2013 20:00

www.peopletree.co.uk/womens/dresses

Anything here ?

landofsoapandglory · 27/05/2013 20:03

How tall are you? This one is knee length on the 5'9" model.