any recommendations for a tea dress for a 40+ that definitely isn't 'girly'

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I like tea dresses but they can be a bit girly
I want one without a bow anyway
I used to have a nice brora one but it tied with a bow so I sold it

Bump because selfishly, I'd like to know of a good tea dress that I can carry off without looking like Olive from On the Buses.

one of these?

Thanks MrsL I quite like the peacock feather and parrot prints.

have a look on vivien of holloway website.

Ooh, totally missed their day dresses. How? Not that I can afford them anyway [grumph]

Tara Starlet has a couple that are well worth a look too.

Also, maybe check out get cutie.

Remember most of these dresses aren't made to modern patterns, is essential to check their size charts carfully before ordering.

oooh some lovely links here now - thank you

any comments on this?

I found it last night and am in love with it. I'm kicking myself tho' - they had 20% off last weekend grrrr

Cath Kidston does some nice ones - less girly than most of her range simply because they are in plain colours - I have a lovely royal blue one and a yellow one. What's nice about them is the fabric (a 40s style crepe) and the cut.

Also Silk & Sawdust always worth a look. www.silkandsawdust.com/

Corrrr, I like the Tara Starlet Polkadot dress. Thank you all for your lovely suggestions

thank you for the silk and sawdust link - I'm in love with this now!

oh you utter bastards now i'm going to have to buy this dress now. I'm a sucker for a 40s tea dress.

When will i learn - Never wander on to the S&B board - i always click a link and buy something.

link it again mrskoala - I can't see it!

I'm distraught now as my dream dress is only in stock in a size 8-10

tara starlet floral sweetheart dress

I'm 5ft 10 so i'm thinking the length would be just below the knee and the pattern wont swamp me.

oooh I was looking at that dress as well - I love the blue/black floral and the yellow floral

booo they're sold out in a 12 in both of those colours