That spotty Zara dress

[SmiledWithTheRisingSun]

It's in The Guardian today.
Does that mean it's too late to get one?

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/11/the-story-of-the-dress-how-a-40-zara-frock-stole-the-summer

Wait=waist

Bleurgh. I suspect someone is even wearing brogues with it.

I saw that article in the paper yesterday, thought it was an unflattering, tent-like garment which made the wearer look Amish, as a PP said. But had never seen it in real life. This morning at Victoria station I saw two women wearing it. It looked shite, but each to their own. I can't go to work looking like I'm wearing a nightie ....

Don't like the Next linen dresses either - shapeless ...

I like the spotty Zara dress but it does t suit me. The next linen dresses are atrocious

I have two of the next linen dresses - they were comfy for holidays but I wouldn't rave about them being stylish. Like the Zara dress, comfy and practical is about all you can say for them!

I love it and I really want one.

Everyone I've seen in it looks great - I'm not keen on the cheap-but-fitted look that dominates a lot of workwear and weekend stuff in summer.

Honestly it's horrible. I'm 5'3 and can't wait til the fashion for long full frumpy dresses goes away

The wait is dropped on me, maybe I’m a freak

I thought that was the point?

I would buy it for sure if I was still pregnant. But that’s it.

@Cookit I'm 22 weeks and it's an excellent maternity dress :)
No way I will wear it when back to normal size though. It's not awful it's just a bit baggy and Zara do much nicer and more flattering pieces. If only I still had a waist 😂😂😂

It's horrible. Saw it for the first time in real life today - drab and unflattering on the 40 something woman who was wearing it.

Having said that, I did buy a plain black short sleeved Next linen dress in desperation when it was so hot and I had to look relatively covered up.

I have one and I love it! Check the Instagram page hot4thespot it's hilarious.

It's breezy, comfortable and looks great with a bright lip.

I'm tall and thin, not sure if that helps..but TBH I've seen it on all sizes and loved it.

and looks great with a bright lip.

Or a pair of bright lips even. 🙄

That Instagram site is largely confirming that its not terribly flattering on anybody and really only just okay on flat chests, or covered with a biker jacket.

Did Zara gift it to a fair few Insta fashion bloggers? I really can’t understand how something so hideous could become so popular? It doesn’t even suit the models.

it's

It’s popular a) because it’s comfortable and b) because a lot of people like the look.

Not my style in the slightest. I live and work in central London and see someone wearing it at least once a day.

Am yet to see someone it suits (even the many model-like women you see in the City) but fuck it, "flattering" and "looking good" aren't the be-all and end-all of dressing. If it feels comfy and you like it, power to your elbow!