I bought a Per Una dress, after years of being a bit sneery about Per Una, and I feel no shame

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I do look as though I have been dressed from a 'modest clothing' catalogue, but I am cool and comfortable so I simply don't care. It has acres and acres of fabric but it's light and floaty and I'm wondering whether I should buy it in another colour too. In fact it's so airy that it takes a little getting used to as it doesn't really touch skin much from the bust downwards so I feel a bit naked.

It's this one.

Oh, I meant to say, feel free to mock. Yes, it's frumpy. Yes, I understand you wouldn't be caught dead in it. Yes, I probably do look like a marquee on the move when I walk down the street. I don't care because I'm cool.

Very Similar to the Toast dresses that are £150+, and several that are a little closer cut in Whistles and Ceffin for megabucks too. You have found a unicorn in M&S!

It has pockets too.

And I got 20% off (code 20NEW, although I'm not sure if it's still valid).

Haha, I knew it would be that dress. I have it in the other colourway and it is so damn comfy I’m not giving a shiny about what other people think. I also try never to get sunburned so it’s perfect.

I really really like it.

I like that dress but sadly not my colour.

I have this one and I love it, so comfortable.

That green stripey one is nice

Oh tempted to buy!

I love the fact that the user feedback says “fits a little big”. No shit Sherlock.

Yes, it really really does fit a bit big. Go down a size if you like a snug fit around the bust. I specifically wanted it to be loose so I bought my actual size, but I wear an e-cup and I could get at least another two boobs in there.

I would also say that it's supposed to fit big, that's the design. My actual size fits quite well across the shoulders, if I went down a size it would still fit across the shoulders but it would be snug and it would pull a bit if I folded my arms.

I have the other colour and it's fabulous!

And much applause for the pockets.

I'm always bemused by how monumentally happy pockets make me

Does it matter which shop it came from, if you like it, you like it - and if it's an awful fit or looks bad the it's awful ... label doesn't really matter that much surely?!

My initial response was "oh jesus", but then I saw it was cotton and it does look comfy for a hot day.

And you can use it for a tent if you get stuck somewhere.

(I'd wear it, but that's not something others should aspire to!)

www.marksandspencer.com/au/ditsy-floral-midi-waisted-dress/p/P60264866.html?isPDPUrl=true&swatchId=Y8&dwvar_P60264866_color=Y8
I might get this one with it too in my order! Some really nice dresses on m&s right now

It’s lovely - I wonder if I could shorten the sleeves? I don’t like full-length sleeves.

I am waiting for their Immodest range.

FamilyOfAliens there is a button cuff, so you could undo that and roll the sleeves. Or there is a seam right on the elbow, so you could take off the sleeve there and just hem it.

I think it's lovely but I'm not a fan of love hearts otherwise I'd be tempted too. I'm very surprised about the lack of comedy buttons and unexpected frills.

I was (randomly) in m n s yesterday and saw this dress and thought how I liked it! What's the other colour?

It is comfy NoBaggyPants and the cotton is very, very lightweight. Some of the reviews thought it wasn't good quality because the cotton is too light, but I don't think it would work in normal weight cotton because of the amount of material.

I will bear in mind the alternative tent usage, I could probably get the whole family in there, but I don't think it would be water-tight.

The other colour is khaki with white and red bits. Here. They also had a white one a couple of months ago with a dense green leafy pattern but that has sold out.

I love this style. Going to get!

I've just bought this which I love.

www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/dresses-442/animal-pintuck-smock-dress-8976453

What do you guys think about this one? Don't usually wear dresses as I'm self conscious of big boobs and tummy, but tempted by this.....

www.marksandspencer.com/floral-midi-wrap-dress/p/p60275317?image=SD_01_T53_3405U_E4_X_EC_90&color=BLUEMIX&prevPage=plp