I want a dress!

[shallIswim]

An everyday or going to an evening bbq type dress. I want it to cover my knees. My legs are ok: I'm slim size 10 or 12 but I'm 55 and my knees are a bit footballer-ish!
Bit fitted at the waist would be nice, but not slinky. Budget up to £100 if I can get plenty Of wear from it.
Can I find one?
No!

Do you have a preferred colour or pattern?

www.hush-uk.com/sienna-midi-shirt-dress-ditsy-garden-floral/001399-3615.html
(Could wear a belt around your waist?,)

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.pleated-v-neck-midi-dress-white.0874026001.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwm7mEBhBsEiwA_of-TOWfxxsa5ecOAsnsFerUB5TsC_al-3B_2Or2fqfydU_mfZsSIXDgpxoClRgQAvD_BwE

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.sleeveless-pliss%C3%A9-pleated-midi-wrap-dress-white.0986488002.html

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.printed-relaxed-midi-wrap-dress-beige.0894299005.html

Some ideas! Other stories have sime lovely dresses

I like the idea of that first one with a belt. Elevates it somewhat

Have a look at Sezane

Do a lot of research about shapes, lengths, fabrics, prints, colours, cut, etc. I went all out last year buying dresses after not having worn them in years. After having them for a year I learned which I liked to wear and it was a lot of work with the rest; 4 were dyed (turns out I don't like the louder more vibrant colour mixes!), 2 were made into skirts because of wrong necklines and sleeves, 1 given to charity because of the fabric. I do now have a fab collection that I love but it took time!

www.karenmillen.com/belted-notch-neck-dress/AKK95971-1.html?color=101
(belt change,top underneath,cardi,jacket,various shoes-changes look a bit)

Sézane is well over £100

Hush has nice dresses this year but look at John lewis

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/dkny/v-neck-midi-dress-656159#colcode=65615912 I like this

What body shape are you? Hourglass? Pear? Etc. It will affect the shape of dress that suits you.

M and S have a good range of dresses this year, including dresses from other companies.

dress 1

dress 2

dress 3

dress 4

dress 5

@Standrewsschool

What body shape are you? Hourglass? Pear? Etc. It will affect the shape of dress that suits you.

M and S have a good range of dresses this year, including dresses from other companies.

I'm slimish athletic. But not skinny. Not buxom but not flat chested. Narrowish hips but a waist. I'm weird! 5'9 The only things I really want to hide are my knees. I like a boat neck/crew neckline.

@Standrewsschool

dress 1

dress 2

dress 3

dress 4

dress 5

I like 1 and 5