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Can anyone help me find a denim shirtdress?

21 replies

Dancergirl · 13/05/2014 20:07

That's flattering...?!

I've tried Jigsaw, even with the belt tie it looked shapeless and made my shoulders look huge. Also tried Gap - even more shapeless.

I'm 5'3", size 12 and a bit top heavy. Not just boobs but wider shoulders than hips.

Can anyone recommend a dress that will suit me? Thanks.

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Dancergirl · 13/05/2014 20:10

Oh me at to say short sleeve and short-ish length otherwise dresses lol frumpy on me.

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netty36 · 13/05/2014 20:41

I got a lovely one from Boden recently and it's not at all cute or fun... Had heaps of compliments.

gilmoregirl · 13/05/2014 20:43

I also have one from boden, is long sleeved though. Was £35 in the sale. Quite fitted and short on me.

Romcom · 13/05/2014 21:09

I've toyed with buying this oasis dress it's in the sale too...

tethersend · 13/05/2014 21:13

I like the look of this one

CambridgeBlue · 13/05/2014 21:20

I was tempted by a nice one in the FatFace sale today, should be available online.

CointreauVersial · 13/05/2014 21:46

I have this one from Next. It is nicely slim-fitting, works summer or winter and is a good length.

Dancergirl · 13/05/2014 21:58

I quite like the look of the Banana Republic one. Ideally I wanted short sleeves but suppose I could roll them up.

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Justinepants · 14/05/2014 00:50

I bought a very useful one from a Tesco on the back of this thread ...

Justinepants · 14/05/2014 00:53

This is the one the OP from that thread wanted www.asos.com/Mango/Mango-Button-Front-Chambray-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3757656&SearchQuery=chambray%20dress&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Blue&affId=5497&WT.tsrc=Affiliate.

It sounds like the sort if thing you're after.

Dancergirl · 14/05/2014 07:40

Thanks for posting that thread justine

Can't seem to find the tesco one, maybe they've sold out...?

The Mango one is a possibility but it says to size up which would be a 14. I've worn Mango dresses before and they pull on the bust.

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weebarra · 14/05/2014 07:58

Have you looked at Seasalt? It's the kind of thing they often have.

Sleepwhenidie · 14/05/2014 08:06

Amber-Twentymumthing blog - got a nice Esprit one recently...

cardamomginger · 14/05/2014 11:49

This is really nice:

www.esprit.co.uk/denim-dress-with-short-sleeves-034EJ1E005_867?referrer=search

Different from the 20somethingmum blog one, which was long sleeved.

Macocious · 17/05/2014 17:05

I ordered the mango one from asos and received it today. It's nicer irl than on the asos website. I'm a size 12 with very large bust at the minute and the size 12 fits me so didn't need to size up. I need to wear the top buttons undone until I finish breastfeeding and my chest goes back to normal size though.

Cocolepew · 17/05/2014 17:16

H&M have a few

cardamomginger · 20/05/2014 10:13

I ordered the Banana Republic ones linked to upthread by tethers.
Arrived yesterday.

bananarepublic.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1006128&vid=1&pid=000932554A006-00699

They are really lovely! Fit well on the shoulders, good length and hide any lumps and bumps. Undecided whether to keep the dark or lighter one.

cardamomginger · 20/05/2014 10:14

Just checked and the price is now £75!!! It was £52.50 when I ordered it - so thanks tethers!

dexter73 · 20/05/2014 10:15

That's nice cardamom. I can't make my mind up about which one I prefer - I like both!!

cardamomginger · 20/05/2014 10:41

I also ordered the esprit one I linked to upthread!

grumblepuss · 20/05/2014 11:04

The tesco one was in the sale a couple of weeks ago.
Might be in store if you're passing? I love mine with ankle boots. But I can see flats and bare legs working too.

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