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How hard can it be to find a summer dress??

124 replies

Dancergirl · 16/07/2013 12:24

I'm looking for a flattering everyday dress.

I am

Early 40s
Size 12
Slimmish, good legs, boobs, a bit top heavy

I'm looking for something above the knee with short sleeves (don't like my upper arms), not shapeless/sack-like, preferably with a waist and not mumsy!

Is this impossible??

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MrsRajeshKoothrappali · 16/07/2013 12:27

Yes, impossible!

:(

I have hideous upper arms too and there's NOTHING out there with sleeves.

You might find a nice tea-dress. But that will be it.

Angry
Original poster
Dancergirl · 16/07/2013 12:29

Oh dear, that doesn't sound promising!

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TapselteerieO · 16/07/2013 12:35

Zalando is worth a look, you will find many different styles and lots of different brands/prices.

TapselteerieO · 16/07/2013 12:38

This might be the right shape for you?

Original poster
Dancergirl · 16/07/2013 12:42

That looks really frumpy to me, sorry!

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Eastpoint · 16/07/2013 12:43

What about this? I found one earlier in the summer from ASOS & have worn it quite a bit. ASOS button through skater with sleeves

dexter73 · 16/07/2013 13:12

I've got this dress which I think is really nice.

tuliparcher · 16/07/2013 13:22

Following a thread I posted yesterday, someone pointed me in the direction of House of Fraser. They've got some nice dresses!

EarlyIntheMorning · 16/07/2013 14:21

I have recently returned this one to HoF because the waist sat way too high for me, making my hips seem bigger, but it might work for you?
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Dickins+Jones+Ladies+fit+and+flare+stripe+dress/182964184,default,pd.html

Iatemyskinnyperson · 16/07/2013 14:36

I've gotten a couple on mango site recently. Ordered this one

And bought this one

Eastpoint · 17/07/2013 06:57

I really like the second one Iatemyskinnyperson.

MrsMcGregor · 17/07/2013 10:02

I had 3 sundresses in my HoF basket and now all but one are sold out Sad so back to the drawing board for me!!

Longdistance · 17/07/2013 10:18

House of Fraser deliver to Oz...Yay! Never knew that.

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 17/07/2013 10:22

What about this :

item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130945917705

ScrambledSmegs · 17/07/2013 11:30

Oliver Bonas have a sale on atm, and some very nice dresses.

Also JOY

Illustrative purposes only, on phone linking is a right faff.

Original poster
Dancergirl · 17/07/2013 11:46

Thanks all.

I'd forgotten about Oliver Bonas, will definitely look there.

Never heard of Joy before but they seem to have some nice things too.

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tethersend · 17/07/2013 13:17

Peacocks have a couple.

print

embroidered

floral

wrap

tie back

kaftan

delicate print

missbopeep · 17/07/2013 13:18

Yes almost impossible.

OneLittleLady · 17/07/2013 13:21

It's IMPOSSIBLE to get a cotton summer dress! I have looked everywhere and I just can't find any 100% cotton ones. I just can't wear viscose or polyester mixes in this heat so am stuck wearing the same few things over and over Sad

tethersend · 17/07/2013 13:36

Does it have to be cotton?

Original poster
Dancergirl · 17/07/2013 13:38

Yup not keen on viscose either! Def prefer cotton.

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OneLittleLady · 17/07/2013 13:39

I'd prefer it to be either cotton or linen as they are what I feel coolest in. Sorry for TMI but I sweat excessively due to medication side effects and wearing anything in polyester or viscose just makes it worse

tethersend · 17/07/2013 13:40

Try people tree for cotton ones-

here

here

here

tethersend · 17/07/2013 13:41

love this Orla Kiely one

OneLittleLady · 17/07/2013 13:50

thank you, will definitely check those out Smile