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Do you like this dress?

41 replies

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:05

I'm not sure I do, but I have been looking for a dress for work for ages and this is about as close as it comes.

Things I like about it are that it would fit my bust, the colour and shape would suit me, it's cheap, it has sleeves.

I don't think its the most stylish dress, though. I've been looking so long now I am probably ready to accept that, unless you convince me otherwise.

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LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:05

Bugger.

Dress

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Roshbegosh · 03/07/2013 20:08

It is a good price and looks nice to me, but I know nothing. Is the length ok? Could you order it anyway? Are returns free?

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:10

That was a funny first line.

The returns are free.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:13

I don't much, sorry. I think it looks cheap. But you'd have to try it and see what the fabric quality is like. Must admit that I find the Pepperberry stuff v frumpy on the whole and not v good quality.

Lizzylou · 03/07/2013 20:16

I am not keen, sorry!

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:16

I did buy a top from them that I never wear as it is so polyestery. That's another reason I'm worried about the dress.

Why is it so damn hard to find one!

I went out to look for one at the weekend and everything was either shapeless and tunicy, too short or had the waist line practically under the bust, which really does not suit me.

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LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:18

Can I try you with this one in grey or blue?

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Roshbegosh · 03/07/2013 20:18

You need to get mrslettuce on to this. Where are you lettuce?

invicta · 03/07/2013 20:21

The dress is okay, apart from the sleeve length. I'm not keen on 3/4 length sleeves.

Have you tried Apricot for dresses? They do a huge range.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:21

Here any good?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:22

It comes in khaki too. Not seen irl.

Lizzylou · 03/07/2013 20:22

I think the second one is a bit beachy, sorry!
I can't do links on my tablet, how about you say what your figure is like, dress code in your office, good points etc?

Lizzylou · 03/07/2013 20:23

Love that one Rebus!

Tweet2tweet · 03/07/2013 20:26

TK Maxx has some great dresses online at mo.....

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:26

Boden one not doing much for me, sorry.

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:28

I like it Remus but I really want sleeves.

Too casual was my concern about the Boden one.

We don't have a dress code as such. I can wear very smart jeans if I want to. I just fancy a dress.

I am quite hourglassy, but have a bit of a thick waist. There's a photo of me on the profile I think, although I'm sitting down.

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bluebean · 03/07/2013 20:32

I'm classic Bravissimo target market with huge norks but small frame. I got this Boden colour block dress in the sale, for going out and work and I love it beyond measure.

The reviews said it was roomy in the top, so I thought it worth trying. Never bought any Boden before, now I'm considering this in fox

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:37

I like that colourblock dress but I don't think it would do much for me with that tie waist. Nice colours though.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:39

What's your budget? And what colours do you like?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/07/2013 20:41

Love this but probably too smart and too expensive?

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:46

Yes that's a lovely dress, but it is too expensive and also I tend not to wear black near my face anymore these days.

I like mid blues, greys, whites, spring greens, scarlet red. I can wear some pinks too, but not sure I would for a dress.

Budget? I like a bargain! £50ish is probably as much as is comfortable for me and even that would be a bit extravagant. I might go for a bit more if I loved it.

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dexter73 · 03/07/2013 20:49

I really like the original Pepperberry dress. Might order it myself!

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 20:50

OO!

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KittieCat · 03/07/2013 20:57

I love the Boden one. Not a fan of the Peppetberry one.

I reckon the Boden one would be quite versatile and could be dressed up or down with the right footwear and all...

LaTrucha · 03/07/2013 22:01

Any more opinions?

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