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Which Dress?

106 replies

ShrikeAttack · 11/03/2021 21:26

I want a new dress for Spring, to re-enter the world with, but am torn between these two. I'm 5'8 size 10/12. Which one to get?

Dress 1, I think I prefer this dress, but I don't know if I'll get as much wear from it. I do really like it though.

Dress 2, probably more practical, may wear it more, and do like it very much.

Or should I just go mad and get dress 3?

Happy for any other suggestions. Maybe I'll just get all three and decide then!

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TriciaMcMillan · 11/03/2021 21:30

The last one! It's fabulous. Great colour. If you don't, I may have to...

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/03/2021 21:31

No 3 is beautiful. Love the colour. Can't get excited about either of the others, but it depends what you want it for.

TheChineseChicken · 11/03/2021 21:32
  1. The first one isn’t very spring-y (and I’m not keen I’m afraid). The second one is lovely though
ChelseaCat · 11/03/2021 21:33

Number 3!!!

Roszie · 11/03/2021 21:35

Not keen on 1, 2 is okay. But I love the colour of 3

BigSkyLife · 11/03/2021 21:38

Number 3 is gorgeous!

ShrikeAttack · 11/03/2021 21:39

Maybe I should go for wildcard nnumber 3 then!

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ScissorsBike · 11/03/2021 21:39

Definitely 3

ShrikeAttack · 11/03/2021 21:40

It is very much my style.

I'm just pondering wearability...

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IWouldLikeToKnow · 11/03/2021 21:41

Oh I love number 1. Had eyed it up previously.

HollowTalk · 11/03/2021 21:41

Definitely 3. The other one are nice, but aren't Spring dresses.

PizzaBreath · 11/03/2021 21:41

Dress 3 for me too! It’s lovely Smile

crumble82 · 11/03/2021 21:42

Do you want it for work or for afternoons in the beer garden? If it’s work I’d say 1 or 2, beer garden I’d say 3. They’re all lovely though

ShirleyPhallus · 11/03/2021 21:43

Definitely 3

1 looks like a winter dress and 2 is half worky

3 is fabulous

DramaAlpaca · 11/03/2021 21:44

Dress 3 is stunning. That colour is just beautiful.

justilou1 · 11/03/2021 21:45

Ooooh! The green dress is stunning! I'd do that one myself if I wasn't so short it would drag on the floor!

LookItsMeAgain · 11/03/2021 21:45

What about one of these?
Dress 1

Dress 2

Dress 3

ShrikeAttack · 11/03/2021 21:45

Not work, I've worked from home for years, occasional networking events, client meets etc, but I'm not office-based.

It's for fannying around in essentially!

Friends, lunches, the world!

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ShrikeAttack · 11/03/2021 21:48

Nice dresses @LookItsMeAgain, I don't do print other than the occasional very graphic number though. I prefer shape and texture for interest.

Maybe 3's the badger.

What to wear with it on a cooler day though?

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sqirrelfriends · 11/03/2021 21:53

I love number 3 and am not keen on the other two.

Personally I would wear it with a suede or leather jacket.

LookItsMeAgain · 11/03/2021 21:54

Maybe now would be a perfect opportunity to try a pattern or something that is outside of your comfort zone and be a bit brave!
While your selected Dress #3 is beautiful it's more like something that would be worn to a wedding or special occasion, in my opinion, not something to wear fannying around (but this is my personal opinion only).

Bimblybomeyelash · 11/03/2021 21:54

Number 3 is the best dress for spring/summer.

Cleverpolly3 · 11/03/2021 21:55

Do you live somewhere balmy and glamorous?
If not then dress number three might not survive tube rides, pubs, wine and all such fun things!
But if money is not object and you’re happy to accessorise with cardigans, umbrellas and the like then number 3 is easily the most special

Not number one
I do think you could dress number tie up or down and it could look really good: you could wear flats, heels, it could work with a biker jacket or cropped cardigan etc

And in winter with tights and boots

DianaT1969 · 11/03/2021 21:59

The first two aren't right for spring or summer. The 3rd one is lovely, but needs really good weather. It's also very memorable, so if you wear it with the same people a few times, it will be 'here comes the green dress'. Fine if you see different people all the time.
Look at Arket and Cos too. There are some great dresses for around £120.

Onlinedilema · 11/03/2021 22:00

Number 1 isn’t spring like. Number 2 is better but number 3 is more uplifting.