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I want a cool dark day dress I can wear with runners and ankle boots...

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EleanorLavish · 14/10/2018 10:54

I want a cool, funky day dress that also would do for casual evening wear. I quite like this from White Company but sold out in my size. Also not sure about neck line as I’m a busty hourglass.
Anyone seen anything nice? I want to wear it with tights & trainers for day and heeled ankle boots at night.
All suggestions welcome!

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CountFosco · 14/10/2018 11:06

You might like some of Hush's dresses, similar shape and with pockets. Or COS. But as an hourglass I wear a belt with that style of dress. Stops it being so casual of course.

EleanorLavish · 14/10/2018 12:11

I was thinking of adding, not Hush though.Grin Although I do like the Charlie dress and might try that. They tend to be too short for me though, I’m 5’8”.

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rhubarbfool · 14/10/2018 12:56

Cos is good at this sort of thing.

Navy, silk, lovely

Black, interesting neckline

Long sleeves

Leicesterpiggott · 14/10/2018 13:22

Not the cheapest but I bought one of these cocoon dresses last year and I've worn it non stop with both trainers and boots. The tie back dress is amazing too.
http://westviewstudycentre.bigcartel.com/product/cocoon-dress

Elledorado · 16/10/2018 08:37

I'm constantly after this sort of dress and find it really hard to find something flattering (also an hourglass). Looking at the darby dress in dark blue from Baukjen this atm. Pls update if you find anything!

Barbayagar · 16/10/2018 09:16

I recently bought this from Zara and liked it so much I have just bought the red one as well.

Oversized, great fit on me, and works well with trainers.

BigFatBloomers · 16/10/2018 10:21

How about something like this

Elledorado · 16/10/2018 11:09

Love that Barbayagar - how long is it on you though? (and how tall are you?)

Barbayagar · 16/10/2018 11:21

I'm 5ft 3 and it is around knee length or just below on me. Perfect length, although probably not for taller people.

ChishandFips33 · 16/10/2018 17:04

Hush has a flash sale on at the moment.

Elledorado · 17/10/2018 02:57

Hmm probably too short for me Barb. Looks great though.

EmmaStone · 17/10/2018 09:00

Another vote for Cos. It can be difficult to see with their website, best to go in and try loads of things on.

exexpat · 17/10/2018 09:15

Monki sometimes has some interesting things (slightly Cos-like styles but an awful lot cheaper). I have this one: www.monki.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/product.ribbed-dress-black-magic.0666138001.html

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