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Holy grail of simple jersey dresses?

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janji · 31/07/2013 01:01

I have tried and failed to find a simple jersey dress; midi length, half or full sleeved for what seems like forever. I can find cap sleeved, above the knee, maxi with thigh high splits but alas no simple. I even came close to success a couple of times on ebay in desperation but alas at size 18 I am too huge?!Hmm
My budget is small as I want a couple or so of these types of dress to wear to work (school based in Reception class so likely to get paint splattered hence my reluctance to spend much). Where am I going wrong?!

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janji · 31/07/2013 23:26

You're a star mumsnut!!SmileGrinThanksWine

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Mumsnut · 31/07/2013 23:55

Too much time on my hands, me.

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janji · 01/08/2013 23:14

The fenn wright mason one arrives tomorrow!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/08/2013 23:16

Beatie I tried the Whistles one and it is really lovely, but it didn't love me. I thought I might just get away with it, but dp said I looked as if I belonged in a monastery.

InTheRedCorner · 01/08/2013 23:24

The Fenn wright one is lovely and a bargin!

Mumsnut · 02/08/2013 11:13

Let us know how it goes ...

Mumsnut · 02/08/2013 11:15

www.alexon.co.uk/en/pink-jersey-wrap-dress-291111

Back in stock at alexon.co.uk in an18

bleedingheart · 02/08/2013 11:37

I like the FWM one, lovely!

Tesco have plain ones in red or black for £25

HellonHeels · 02/08/2013 12:17

I got that M&S tulip one that Remus linked to yesterday. I'm a chunky but hourglassy 16 and it is very flattering. I bought an 18 which fitted nicely.

I also got this dress which looks a little frumpy in the pic but is flattering and tea-dressy in real life.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 02/08/2013 12:22

Glad you found something you like, Hellon. :)

I tried two on in the Great Plains sale, which I thought might have been okay for work, but they were not very well cut and the fabric was thick and nasty.

EstelleGetty · 02/08/2013 15:24

Hi janji, I saw some lovely Ghost dresses in TK Maxx on Thurs which you might like. Long sleeves, stretchy fabric, nice patterns in reds/browns/greys. Between £30 and £40, I think. I'm big of boob and bum and was very tempted.

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