Is this dress really 'mumsy'

[TheEarlOf]

www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=92893&vid=1&pid=000351465001

Would this dress age me prematurely?? (I'm in my 20s...)

I think it's lovely, but you need the size down.

I think the colour kills it.

It is raved about on other threads -- I think it i sthe gap drapey dress thread.

I tried it and it did nothing for me.

I think it looks good with a denim jacket and accessorised.

Other than that it is a no.

The blue was a much better colour. I tried the blue and the gray.

The dress doesn't flatter you.
I would save your money and get something that really looks good on you.
Don't buy something just because it is cheap.

The dress is an odd hybrid between jogging clothes (the drawstring) and a grecian dress and a nun's habit. The material is not top notch and it shows - it does not drape beautifully. I would definitely return it. OP, you have a great body but I would accessorize this dress with a wimple, rosary and sensible shoes

Probably too late, but I just bought that in the orange. It will need some smoothing pants underneath, but TBH I think it suits my rather larger bust much better than the model.

They didn't have any grey in our shop, but it's not a colour I'd choose to wear a long dress in. A bit drab for me.

just seen it now!
I don't love it but I don't hate it. the only bit I'm not sure on its the cowl neck

Sorry, a no from me. I am sure there is another more flattering dress out there for you.

TheEarlof what did you decide?

I have it in blue and I love it. In fact I'm wearing it tomorrow!

I tried it on in grey and blue. hmmmm - disappointed it was very floppy and droopy. I usually love gap- and bought a different maxi from there- but this one wasn't great. I am size 12 5 foot 4 and age 42 if it helps.

I tried the dress in blue after seeing rave reviews on here. It looks very mumsy on me and made my size 8-10 figure look chunky. Marginally better when the neckline is pulled off one shoulder rather than cowled but I just felt it was a bit meh tbh.

I didn't see the photo of you but I actually like the dress. It's cool casual. Grey can be great with an interesting/colourful face. It's a colour I like wearing because it emphasises my eyes. In fact hang on I may have to buy this myself ;-)