Is this dress dreadful?

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I can't get past how bloody practical it is. I'm a teacher. Chuck that on with some flat lace ups. Done. I want it in both designs. Do I need a quiet sit down in a darkened room?

Birdy one is nice. Spots are a bit Mr Blobby.

If anyone is disappointed at not being able to order the dress, i have just seen lots of swing dresses similar on the Marks and Spencer website. I am not keen on their patterns or colours but they might be someone´s cup of tea. They were all around twenty quid.

Maybe have a look on fatface too

I love it but neckline not the right shape for me. Trust your own judgement OP!

They are really nice, quite 1940s ish.

It's alright. Nothing spectacular but definately not awful. Very practical which is what ypu need.

It’s very Boden - ive got at almost identical one, I like them - check out the phoebe dress:

www.bodenusa.com/en-us/womens-dresses/j0148/womens-phoebe-jersey-dress

I am a similar shape and size to you. I also like casual dresses and would be initially interested in the ones you have posted. But I know from experience they look crap on. Just blah and like a night dress.. It's the T-shirt neckline

Also, depending how old you are, the length can be a problem

The Boden dresses are a much nicer shape

How old are you OP? It's a bit 'sensible'.

I also came on to ask if it had pockets.

It looks like a very sensible useful sort of dress.

I would take it out of the washing machine, put it on a hanger, and definitely not go near it with an iron.

The Boden ones do have a nicer neckline, and they come in LENGTHS which could be useful depending on your height.

The conundrum is that you want comfort - hence the jersey fabric. But the lack of structure plus the fabric plus of it's a little short = nightdress, or child-like dress. I am middle-aged though.

If you are young it can look more cute

Yes, was going to say the phoebe dress I find mega flattering and useful for lots of things. I had it in 2 colours last year and it’s had lots of wear.

Nice Joe Browns dress
Bit dressier but still comfy

Its gorgeous in black!

The Boden one has pockets.

Have a look at the FatFace Simone dress. Very similar but nicer print

I can imagine a teacher wearing it. It's very inoffensive.

I think it depends on who's wearing it, the sleeves are slightly too long IMO but i see what you mean about it being practical and something you can just throw on.

I love it! Long cardigan+scarf+sunglasses. It's lovely!

It arrived. It's... okay, I guess. Not very flattering. It just sort of hangs from my boobs. No waist to it.

i always think with a dress that unstructured, either a good idea to size down, or try and belt it, it's a shame as the fabric looks nice. That's definitely not flattering as it is though. Unlike the boden one - this is why I've got so much boden as it does nip in where it should. Seasalt too.

I think it looks okay but would look better a size down.

It's lovely! Stick a belt on it!

I love the print and colour but I wouldn't know what to wear it for- it's far 'dressier' than what i wear for work and a bit 'steady' for going out .