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Help me find dresses please!

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WWMND · 29/07/2019 12:57

I'm looking to buy a few dresses that would work for work and just casual days out.
I work in a restaurant and no dress code as such but need to look presentable.
I am short, 5ft 2 and would like something around knee length or just above.. can't do minis and look drowned in maxis!
I don't like my arms so sleeveless is a no no, I quite like sleeves that come to my elbow.
Shapewise I'm an hourglass but I'm heavier at the moment then I'd like to be so not anything too form fitting.
The colours I usually stick to are black, navy and grey with an occasional maroon piece 😂
I could be convinced to try other colours but I'm not a fan of anything too busy or patterned.
I know, Im difficult 🙈 its a challenge! Are there any such dresses out there?! I have been looking online but found nothing so far! Please help!

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hellooox · 29/07/2019 16:52

Depending on your budget I would try Primark, Zara, French connection there are lots of shops

Blueberryblueberry · 29/07/2019 18:31

Fatface? I have a few dresses from there (I think they're the Simone ones?) And find them easy to chuck on (with tights and a cardigan in winter) and look vaguely presentable Grin the length is generally pretty good, I'm a similar height

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 18:58

What size are you and do you have a big or small chest? If you don’t mind me asking 😂

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:01

Will run out of picture allowance I’m a minute and start posting links!

Help me find dresses please!
Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:06

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Help me find dresses please!
imsorryiasked · 29/07/2019 19:06

Seasalt have some nice ones here

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:07

shop.mango.com/ie/women/sale_d16987796

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:08

shop.mango.com/ie/women/sale_d16987796

NoBaggyPants · 29/07/2019 19:10

I didn't realise Seasalt had a petite range. Thanks imsorry!

Misery, the OP is 5ft2, and will be lost in those dresses!

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:10

shop.mango.com/ie/women/sale_d16987796

Last link as I feel I’m being annoying! Mango have loads in their sale in any case.

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:11

@NoBaggyPants she said she didn’t like mini or maxi so I was going for midi 😂

Miseryisabutterfly · 29/07/2019 19:11

I’m tall so wouldn’t know!

LeithWalk · 29/07/2019 20:27

Try divacatwalk, especially the dresses listed under the outlet/sale tab. Range of colours, sleeve lengths and really flattering.

WWMND · 29/07/2019 22:51

Thanks! I do tend to find ones that are meant to be midi come to just above my ankles, haven't seen any in a petite range though so that might work. Knee length is what suits best I think.
I'm a size 12/14 more like a 14 at the moment. And yes I have big boobs, 32G.
The links you posted @Miseryisabutterfly I clicked on them but all just took me to the same page of a wool coat? Hadn't thought of mango though so I will take a look.
I like the style of the sea salt dresses @imsorryiasked but most looked patterned, I'll have a look through though. Thank you!

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thisenglishlife · 29/07/2019 23:31

The Hotsquash range, should be on the Debenhams and John Lewis websites.

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