Which dress, or both?

[Elsabet]

I have brought both of these, I am 5ft 2 and the Whistles is a better length. The Somerset is slightly too long so I will need to shorten it which I can do.
Shall I keep both? I don’t go out a lot so would get worn mostly on a dress down Friday at work.
www.johnlewis.com/whistles-mixed-animal-print-shirt-dress-black-multi/p5483562

www.johnlewis.com/somerset-by-alice-temperley-floral-leopard-shirt-dress-multi/p5299975

Just seen the pictures and actually the second one absolutely looks miles better on you.

The second dress looks lovely on you

I love the jumpsuit version of the Temperley dress! Can’t justify the price.

Sorry meant to say, it looks great OP!

That's lovely @elsabet. I hope you enjoy wearing it

Right decision. The Temperley looks good. Though I have to say, I'm liking the late H&M suggestion because of its long sleeves. I think the long sleeves look so much better- short sleeve shirt dresses can look a bit 'man's short sleeved shirt' or even a bit 'shirtwaister' to me.

Similar, nIcer and cheaper ones in M&S collaboration with Ghost (M&S/GHOST)
They also now sell other name brands.

Love both! Whistle one isn't boring as some pp said. It's definitely a bit more tame than the temperley but it's gorgeous cut and really lovely

Sorry have now rtft and seen the pics. Good choice op. Temperley definitely the winner. Looks fantastic on you

Nether are a good look and not with those sleeves. Sorry, but my honest opinion. Too mumsy. I'm sure something else will give you a less 'tied in the middle' look. They certainly don't flatter you and a dress that skims your figure but does have a fluid shape would be lovely.
If one tends to be a mature curvy person then material belts are not a good idea.
Sorry, but in my view not worth the money.

• Correction. Neither.

Wearing a CARDIGAN over it? Madness...sheer madness. That's definitely out and I'm 76. Even I wouldn't wear those dresses and deff no cardigan.

@Dontwanttolivewithmylover the cardigan was a joke as it’s always cold in our office!
I decided to go for the Temperley and have shortened in so too late to send it back. I like it and am happy with my tied in the middle look mature look :)