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This is an incredibly flattering summer dress

117 replies

UnnecessaryFennel · 18/06/2018 19:55

www.toa.st/uk/product/sale+womens+dresses/c1jcq/cotton+linen+cross+back+dress.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dsale%2520womens%2520dresses%26seoterm%3dsale%2520womens%2520dresses%26&pcat=sale+womens+dresses&adimage=&clr=C1JCQ_Khaki_sw

It doesn't look like much in the pics but the belt is really long and versatile so you can either wear it loose or wrap it round a couple of times for a more 'cinched-in' look. The skirt length is very flattering and there are three huge pockets!

The khaki version arrived today and I loved it so much that I've just ordered the blue as well. i have never ever done that before.

Size down, though - it comes up big. I thank you Grin

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BigFatBloomers · 18/06/2018 19:58

That does look nice.

goose1964 · 18/06/2018 21:43

It is lovely but I couldn't justify the cost. I want 3 dresses for that price

EveningHare · 18/06/2018 21:49

£100 for a dress????

Idontcareifmondaysblue · 18/06/2018 21:50

It doesn't look very flattering to me?

The length doesn't look nice and it fits like a potato sack in my eyes, but I know nothing about fashion.

GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 18/06/2018 21:53

Bit Amish for my liking

RaininSummer · 18/06/2018 21:55

I am sure it's lovely fabric etc but £100!! And that appears to be reduced.

dinosaurkisses · 18/06/2018 21:55

The model looks like she's just escaped from a Magdalene Laundry

HotNoodle · 18/06/2018 21:56

Not sure on a 5ft size 14 person it would look remotely flattering!

I usually like khaki but it looks a bit dour to me.

madcatladyforever · 18/06/2018 22:03

It does look very flattering but does it crease badly? That's the only reason I don't wear linen.

missyB1 · 18/06/2018 22:06

Oh dear it was an immediate no no for me as it’s sleeveless, I like at least a little cap sleeve.

Hoppinggreen · 18/06/2018 22:06

garybarlow beat me to it

JuicySwan · 18/06/2018 22:08

I came on to say Amish but I was beaten to it 😁

SequinsOnEverything · 18/06/2018 22:08

It looks very unflattering to me, it would make me look like a sack of potatoes. It also looks looks like she's got it on backwards. And it's £100! In the sale! 😯

Stinkywink · 18/06/2018 22:08

Those sandals are awful and do nothing to sell the dress. It's a bit drab.

BarbaraOcumbungles · 18/06/2018 22:09

The model looks like she's just escaped from a Magdalene Laundry

Grin
flipflop67 · 18/06/2018 22:09

I like it! Is it really big fitting? I'd be a small 14 on top, big 14/ 16 on bottom. What do you think?

NobodysMot · 18/06/2018 22:11

Well, I'm hardly flahoolok but 124 euro for a dress is not that shocking. I would rather stay inside that go outside in a dress that had been one of three dresses bought for that price!

I'm sure I have seen more flattering dresses though! I do like a simply cut dress though.

NobodysMot · 18/06/2018 22:12

LOL at the laundry comment, I shouldn't but it is not very flattering. OP I"m on a mission to find a simply cut dress for that price.

hugoagogo · 18/06/2018 22:14

Really? The waist looks in a funny place and my bra would show at the armpits.
Loving the pockets though.

FreezerBird · 18/06/2018 22:14

I quite like it but it's very long - I'm the 'right' height for it but with short legs and I think I would just sit really oddly.

The indigo/ecru stripe is nicer than the khaki or navy.

All that said: POCKETS!

DrCorday · 18/06/2018 22:14

The model is a size 8 according to the description and it makes her look at least a size 12 (bar her arms which are skinny)

Not convinced it would be flattering all.

fruityb · 18/06/2018 22:15

It’s linen = it will fit you in the morning then you and five others by the evening. Linen is hideous - it just expands!!

UnnecessaryFennel · 18/06/2018 22:16

Lol I did say it doesn't look much in the pictures Grin. Toast models always look depressed.

It's not cheap but I think I'm going to wear the hell out of it so it'll be worth it. Nice heavy cotton/linen mix.

It is lovely on though. Simple and, imo, chic. I'm 5'7" and a 14 but the 12 fits really nicely.

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essietopcoat · 18/06/2018 22:16

it does look nice on the tall willowy model with red hair and luminous skin - but would it look nice on me? I'm not so sure.