What do you think of this charity shop dress?

[YesThisIsMe]

I just want something practical and OK looking to wear to work (fairly formal environment, all the men wear suits). It’s Sisley and feels like a really nice fabric, comfy although tailored sleeves restrict arm movements. What do you reckon?

[Notthebloodygym]

I
Like it, and would also shorten the sleeves just a little.

[cowboy]

It's lovely, really suits your shape. I can never find anything in charity shops

[Joans3rddaughter]

Nice dress and probably well made if Sisley but I think it is too big for you, especially around the neckline ( I can see your lace strap). The shoulder seam is too long and the sleeve is probably supposed to end above the elbow. I feel it needs "hoicking up" at the shoulder seams. I have this problem as I am 5ft 3 and short waisted.

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

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[FelicityBeedle]

I normally just stalk S&B but I had to drop in to say that is a beautiful dress on you, incredibly flattering to your shape

[Monty27]

I like 😊

[outherealone]

The arms are the perfect length to accentuate your lovely slim waist op

[outherealone]

midsomermurderess

It's unobjectionable.

Love this

[LimpidPools]

Sounds like it'll go through a wash just fine though. (Probably a normal cycle even.)

And I think it looks really good. I'd probably pair it with pumps or shoes of some kind rather than boots. Although in the current weather, all bets are off.

[RainbowMum11]

The style suits you, looks fab and smart but only you know how comfy it will feel.

[managedmis]

It'll be fine.

I'd wear it with a belt too.

[YesThisIsMe]

Exterior is polyester/viscose/elastane (sounds vile, feels v. high quality, like chintz). Skirt is lined with acetate/viscose. It wasn’t super cheap, but I guess I can afford to write it off as a donation to a good cause if it doesn’t survive a delicates wash (I also got a Hobbs wool skirt there which is a rock solid bargain, so I reckon I’m ahead of the game whatever).

[professionalnomad]

I think you look very nice in it

[dontgobaconmyheart]

I think it depends what it cost for me personally. It looks a bit ill fitting around the shoulders and bust and could do with the waistline sitting slightly higher too IMO.
As it's a dark plain fabric though it does give a nice enough silhouette and is a solid option to throw on once a week for the work wardrobe- if it were cheap and if it can actually be laundered.

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

It's nice, ideal for work. It could take a brooch, scarf or similar just to lighten it a bit. Definitely hand wash and reshape it while damp. You might find it shrinks a bit and you have to iron it back (on the inside) to its original length.

The only thing I ever dry clean is coats.

[Snog]

I think you look great in this dress OP

[midsomermurderess]

It's unobjectionable.

[BumblePan]

That's a great find! Well done OP.

[Floisme]

It looks really good. I wouldn't dry clean a work dress. If it was a charity shop bargain and there wasn't much to lose I'd take a punt on the delicate cycle in a pillow case. Che sera sera.

[OvalCanvas]

It looks great op. I do agree with you on fussy fabrics tbough , things are often sold on ebay/in charity shops because people just don't have the time or money to deal with them.

I would see how it gets on in the washing machine too.

[whydoihavetogothroughsomuch]

I'd say that's a good find!

[onwheels]

it looks good. try it in the machine in a cold wool cycle maybe?

black is good for every day wear, not just funerals. its a chic and minimal colour, that's why its popular.

i like the longer sleeves, ballerina like with the neckline.

[GameSetMatch]

I like it a lot, looks like the dress I always wear to funerals.

[Lamentations]

It's great. Perfect for work and fits you very well. Bargain.

[Nanamilly]

Op, it’s a lovely dress but my first impression was that the arms were a bit too long and needed to be taken up a bit.

I think it’s worth buying and trying to wash in the machine. If it shrinks you’ll not be very much out of pocket.