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The ultimate black jersey maxi dress

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Facefactsnow · 08/04/2017 23:34

Hi,

I am looking for a black jersey maxi dress. My last few have been from New Look, cheap but very flattering...

There seems to be nothing online, I need it not to cling so more a line/empire line...

Am I too early? Is it the wrong time to shop? When do the summer maxi dresses come in?

Thanks

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chloechloe · 09/04/2017 09:58

Boden have loads if you search their website for Maxi dress. I have this one which skims rather than clings:

m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-dresses/day-dresses/wh984/womens-jersey-maxi-dress

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Facefactsnow · 09/04/2017 17:27

Thanks @chloechloe I like that one

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Glossolalia · 09/04/2017 17:30

£90 for a dress that's mostly viscose? Shock that's some mark up! (And I love Boden)

If you are happy with viscose, I think you will be able to get one in H&M, Next or ASOS significantly cheaper.

itsacatastrophe · 09/04/2017 17:32

Boohoo have loads of maxi dresses. Have you looked there?

ArtemisiaGentilleschi · 09/04/2017 17:45

Chloe- I've been pondering that one. Is it true to size?,

feesh · 09/04/2017 17:59

I have an earlier version of this Me + Em one and it's the most singularly flattering and easy to wear item in my wardrobe. I live in the Middle East, so I wear it a LOT. www.meandem.com/intelligent-fit-drape-front-dress

isittimetogotobed · 09/04/2017 18:01

I've had a couple from h and h that are cheap as chips and very flattering

WeeM · 09/04/2017 18:06

I love the Boden maxi dresses-hang lovely, don't crease, flattering, comfy and the straps mean you can wear a normal bra (I hate strapless bras in summer!).

chloechloe · 09/04/2017 21:39

artemesia I generally size down in Boden dresses so I expect mine is an 8 whereas I'm actually a 10. Will have to dig it out the back of the wardrobe to check!

I agree 90 is too much but I only ever buy Boden with at least 20% off.

I'm very tempted by the Me & Em dress but am BFing so really can't justify it! Looks lovely though!

Glossolalia · 09/04/2017 22:16

chloe I'm just shocked at Boden! I would have thought a dress like that would have been £60-£75 (max) and I'd then get it with 20% off Grin

Glossolalia · 09/04/2017 22:17

I love Me+Em, beautiful clothes

Algebraic · 09/04/2017 22:19

ASOS have loads.

Beketaten · 10/04/2017 00:07

Have you looked at Uniqlo? They have lots of maxi dresses, with or without sleeves www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/tops/dresses I find their sizing generous.

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Facefactsnow · 12/04/2017 12:14

I found the boo hoo ones didn't look like they would cover the lumps and bumps. The Biden one is my favourite but I may hang fire in case I'm a little early in the season

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