What do you think of these People Tree dresses?

[ItsAllGoodMan]

I'm looking for some summer dresses to wear to work (dress code smart casual) and maybe on the weekends if I'm doing something nice.

I came across these on People Tree and am worried about looking a bit twee...

I'm early thirties and have a big bust and am carrying a bit of extra weight on my belly at the moment. 5ft4, size 12, apple shaped I think.
dress1
dress2
dress3
dress4
dress5

I'm hoping to narrow it down to one or two so any opinions would be gratefully received, thanks

I like the first and last dresses. I think they fit the "smart casual " category.

Like dress 1, love dress 5, dress 2 I'm not keen on because of the shoulders, dress 3 and 4 I can't see. The links won't work for some reason

The links to 3 and 4 don't work.

Like the shape of 1 but really dislike the fabric.

Hate 2.

Again, the shape of 5 is OK and the teal is a pretty colour but the novelty cat print is a no for me.

I love number one and five.

I like 1. I quite like 2 but it would depend on how the shoulders and neckline looked when it was on. I love the colour of 5 but dislike the cat pattern for work.

Sorry about the links ... hopefully they'll work now
Dress3
Dress4
Thinking about it now, dress 4 might be a bit too wedding guest?

Agree about the cat print dress... really need to stop being tempted by novelty prints!

Love dress 3! Dress 4 is a really nice shape but not too sure about the pattern or colours.

Dresses 1, 3 and 5 do it for me.

I like 1 and 5 - nice shape, look like they'll feel cool. Also like 3, nice fabric.

1 and 3 like shape of 5 but not cats

I like 1 and love 5.

1,3 and 5

3 is my favourite - nice flattering shape, and a versatile print that would work in many situations.

I like the cat print one.

I like 1, 3 and 5 but I do think the cat print takes it past smart-casual into just casual.

I like the flared ones the most, so that's 1, 3 and 5.

Saying that, I find People Tree dresses are mostly designed for straight figures. Even as a size 10 elsewhere I've often found a People Tree 12 too tight, or the proportions generally all wrong i.e. too tight in one place and way too loose in another. Also their sizing is quite inconsistent in general, I've had trousers from there in a 10 that were huge and others in a 12 that didn't do up at all.

I want to like them but I'm just disappointed every time I buy from there.

4 is my favourite, I like 1 and I do like 5 but I don't like cats!I don't like 2 or 3.

I like 1 and 3

1 and 5 are lovely

I ordered 1 and 3 in the end. That's interesting about People Tree sizing stripytees, I've never bought from them before

Also, what is your colouring? I think, from your description, you'd suit a V neck, so not dress 2, but dresses 4 and 5 would suit very diferent skin tones / hair colour so it's difficultt to judge.

Love People Tree.

Yes, their sizing can be a little variable but imho that's a small price to pay for beautiful, ethical clothing.

Hope you like your choices OP!!

1,3 and 5 are the best. I love the colour of 5 but I'm not a cat fan, still very pretty though. Although I don't think it could pass as a fully casual dress but hey ho!

It's worth having a look at reviews for any comments on sizing. Haven't found it too bad myself, but I've only bought dresses from them.

My only complaint is that fewer of their dresses have decent pockets now! Still better than most though.

I've ordered and am returning 4 PT dresses and have re-ordered another style - no. 1 here.

I found them very small fitting- I went for straight shift/ bodycon styles originally and even a 10 was tight compared to other brands. Also the fabric was a bit odd- the cotton / lycra mix had a strange almost waxy finish on the wrong side and felt very stiff. Not at all comfortable for a hot day.