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Help please! All I want is a cotton sundress!

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HappyGirlNow · 13/03/2014 12:11

Going to Italy in June and whilst there I'll be attending an outdoor sporting event.. I'd like to look classy and glam but not overdone.. In my mind I'd like a nice cotton sundress, fairly fitted, to the knee and either strapless or thin straps... I'd like this in black, cream, or white, possibly navy.. But would consider other colours..

But can I find this? Can I hell... Everything I see is polyester, and the thought of walking about in the heat with that sticking to me does not appeal.. I'm 5'9", size 10ish, 41 but a young dresser and don't do frumpy..

Has anyone seen anything that might fit the bill? TIA Thanks

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WowOoo · 13/03/2014 18:29

Sorry - for some reason I thought strapless meant short sleeved. Ignore...They were nice though!

CuntWagon · 13/03/2014 18:32

Does it have to be plain? This is 100% cotton, I've linked to blue but they have green and red too www.atterleyroad.com/eliza-blue-dress-4.html

whereisshe · 13/03/2014 18:41

I know you wanted knee length but I had to share this...

whereisshe · 13/03/2014 18:50

What's your budget? This is lovely.

twoboots · 13/03/2014 20:07

its a bit 2010...but if you would wear a halter neck: the vivienne of holloway dresses come in pure cotton. you dont have to belt or petticoat them and they are boned so you can get away sans bra

HappyGirlNow · 14/03/2014 10:29

Thanks all! Really appreciate the suggestions.

I suppose in terms of shape closest would be the Lanvin and the bridesmaid one but they're too formal - it won't be that dressy..

I would really like something shaped like the dress in this photo (straight and relatively fitted) but a bit longer and it could have straps but just thinnish ones - fussy cow aren't I? Can't see anything like it though..

Help please! All I want is a cotton sundress!
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stringbean · 14/03/2014 10:45

This?

stringbean · 14/03/2014 10:53

Or this?

stringbean · 14/03/2014 10:54

How about this??

HappyGirlNow · 14/03/2014 10:59

Aw I really love the last one stringbean - great price too - but just too formal...

Not so keen on the first or second..

Thanks Grin

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Pumpkinette · 14/03/2014 11:00

91% cotton black and white dress:
m.hm.com/gb/product/28007?article=28007-C#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Black 100% cotton but straps might be a bit thick:
m.hm.com/gb/product/10378?article=10378-H#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Or are you looking for something a bit posher?

HappyGirlNow · 14/03/2014 11:02

Actually I would like the first if the straps were a bit thinner and the skirt was straighter, not so flared..

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HappyGirlNow · 14/03/2014 11:05

Thanks pumpkin - not keen on first as don't want sleeves, do like the second but would prefer with less strappage (is that a word?) and bit more fitted...

No, I don't want posh as it won't be that dressy, just a plain dress I can glam up with big sunglasses etc..

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stringbean · 14/03/2014 14:56

This? V overpriced, but you may find a 20% off somewhere.

stringbean · 14/03/2014 14:57

Oh no, forget it. 'Tis silk.....

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