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Kirstie Allsopp’s dresses

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ThanksAnts · 16/12/2017 23:23

I’m in love with Kirstie Allsopp’s dresses on homemade Christmas! Lots bright patterns and a-line skirts.
Any idea where I can find similar but preferably without a mental pricetag?

Thanks!

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Koala2018 · 17/12/2017 04:30

Yes she does have great style doesn't she. Cath Kidston's sale dresses are around 40-60 and they're very similar

Chocolateteabag · 17/12/2017 08:53

She has said in the past a lot of her dresses are from Tucker - which are £££

I think you could be lucky with Boden like this Maria dress which is sleeveless but you could put an M&S heat gen body underneath (thin but warm and yes a body so you get a smooth line)

this Boden midi dress is still £££ and has no reviews - but maybe worth stalking to see if it get reduced further?

Chocolateteabag · 17/12/2017 08:56

sorry another Boden one also in the sale but still £125

newsfromnowhere · 17/12/2017 21:56

Kirstie Allsopp also wears lots of dresses by US designer Samantha Sung. In UK you can buy them here: www.kjslaundry.com/samantha-sung/ Not cheap either though - sorry.

newsfromnowhere · 17/12/2017 22:03

Orla Kiely also good but expensive. The high street needs to copy them take note!

NewPantsforaNewYear · 18/12/2017 00:22

I love this Tucker dress but, as a pp said, they are expensive.
It shouldn't be that hard to find a dress with a waist, sleeves, decent length, flattering neckline, interesting print. I’d wear it all the time if I found an affordable one.

Gillybobs · 18/12/2017 08:55

Try fat face and white stuff as well as boden

Smellylittleorange · 18/12/2017 09:00

Try lindybop / collectif etc for the shirt waister style dresses ..some of the patterns are very retro but you can pick up great bargains. Also did read once that she likes GOAT. I have not watched her xmas programmes yet ...still annoyed with her over bbcqt!

Almostthere15 · 18/12/2017 14:27

Try sea salt. I have a couple of dresses with sleeves, and a nice waist. They don't tend to flare out as much as many she wears but they hang really well and are almost indestructable. A couple I have are fine cord so nice for autumn/winter.

fruitlovingmonkey · 18/12/2017 15:21

I saw her wearing a Stella McCartney print in one episode. I have the same dress and I was impressed that she had styled it for winter.
She might buy pricey dresses, but she knows how to get value out of them.

Chocolateteabag · 18/12/2017 21:35

I've read that she only ever wears dresses - in which case I guess spending a bit more on them makes sense?

ginorwine · 19/12/2017 14:35

Sea salt do summer shirt dresses which are fab and very like that style
In summer boden do a three quarter sleeve shirt dress
At the moment people tree have one with apples on which is v v similar to orla Keiley designs
And I can imagine Kirsty in it ! It's about £80
There is also the most fantastic v and a seedhead coat dress but it is sold out in some sizes ( mine !)
Google 40 s dresses also ?

stilltheykeepcoming · 19/12/2017 14:54

You mean... surely you don't mean.... that Kirsty doesn't make her own dresses? Shock

laramara · 21/12/2017 18:13

I would imagine she uses the services of a very high end dressmaker to make her dresses.

LucyLogan · 21/12/2017 23:05

What about palava.co , I think their dresses are along similar lines.

LucyLogan · 21/12/2017 23:09

Although, sorry I hadn't looked at the prices of those dresses palava.co/collections/womens-dresses . Erm, maybe there will be a sale?

PinkAvocado · 21/12/2017 23:12

Hadn’t ever heard of Palava but I am glad you linked to them! Gorgeous dresses without being too vintage in style.

pandarific · 21/12/2017 23:23

I recently discovered anonyme.it - they do some lovely printed dresses, very cool.

tulipz · 22/12/2017 08:50

Brandalley, cocosa and places like that have had orla kiely clothes in their sales

MaybeDoctor · 22/12/2017 09:02

Some of those Palava dresses are gorgeous - but they are quite Christmas-themed aren't they? The prices are high but there is a small Outlet section.

Reminds me a bit of People Tree too, although having checked their website PeopleTree seem to have become a bit more skimpy- A-line rather than fuller skirts...

LucyLogan · 22/12/2017 13:38

I'm in love with the Palava dresses too, they used to be Poppy and then Bryonyandco, they've basically had a nightmare with other businesses challenging them over their name. That is why they are called Palava. Grin I always kid myself that I'm between sizes so it's not worth investing at this stage but the reality is I've been this size for 3 yrs. Hmm

Emily and Fin have a couple that might fit the bill, again quite pricey. I just got some of their Summer line dresses for around £17/20 from BrandAlley though! emilyandfin.co.uk/shop/dresses

Djangor · 22/12/2017 18:46

Pavlova dresses look great but the measurements suggest they are best suited for apple shapes - size 6 in the dress I looked at has a waist of 30inches. Shame as I like shirt dresses

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ThanksAnts · 23/12/2017 02:55

Thanks for all the advice ladies. I have massive boobs (HH) so feel me and her shirt dresses are maybe not meant to be! One can but dream!

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Paintbox · 23/12/2017 07:31

I dunno op, Kirsty looks like she’s got pretty big boobs to me, it might work on you?

GreatThingsWork · 23/12/2017 07:36

Get cutie in Brighton so lovely dresses getcutieboyparker.co.uk/pages/womens-home-page
Or what about getting someone to make you one?