Show me the dresses you're wearing this summer

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I need to invest in some summer dresses to wear with white trainers or flat leather sandals.

Early 40s, size 12-14.

Pictures and links all gratefully received

I bought this one after the Mumsnet recommendation. Wore it today and was really pleased. Not amazing material, so a bit sweaty, but for £13.99 I wasn't gonna complain! Flattering.

Women's Summer Dresses V Neck Short Sleeve Button Down Floral Casual Mini T-Shirt Dress with Pockets https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CMQCHMG/ref=cmswwrcppapiglttfabc3G1CFC2Z0B3EK5BN08VR??encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This one, last year’s Next.

Vionics for the sandals. They've had an awesome sale on their website

I have this one - wore it for the first time yesterday and felt great. Am 44 and a 'generous' size 14. Photos look good too, surprisingly, although am not posting actual photos of me.

I got this one. I’m short, old and fat and I love it with flat sandals or trainers.

shop.mango.com/ae-en/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-midi/printed-ruched-dress_87018634.html.

This one

Just bought this one from Arket for wearing with a denim jacket. It says it's knee length, but it's maxi on me. Comes up huge - I', a 14 and needed XS.

Tried this on today from Cos and it's a beautiful dress but just not right on me.

I've got this one which I wear with white trainers.

I bought these recently but I am 10 years older than you so you might not like them. Haven't worn any of them yet but they all looked nice when I tried them on. I'm the same size as you.

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/lucinda-jersey-midi-dress-black-tropical-flamingo/sty-j0815-blk

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/odile-jersey-t-shirt-dress-black/sty-j0873-blk?cat=C1_S2_G4

www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/dresses-tunics/organic-cotton-jersey-fit-flare-pier-view-dress-village-flowers-yacht.htm

www.next.om/en/style/st792987/485384

This thread is going to be expensive. I’ve just ordered that Mango one in both colours “to help me decide.”

I have just got this and am very happy with it. I am a size 12 but sized up to 14 because I didn't want anything too clingy over the belly. Good quality cotton which skims rather than clings www.weirdfish.co.uk/p/women/i/tallahassee-organic-cotton-printed-jersey-dress-ensign-blue-18425/reviews

www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/cute-cluster-floral-print-yellow-maxi-dress-317495

OMG @AgentProvocateur
my daughter sent me a photo of her wearing that very dress in the red/deep salmon and oh my it looks summer perfect.

The Boden Odile linked to above is lovely, I have it in three colours.
Plus lots of other Boden jersey ones.
I’ve just ordered these, saw the Monsoon one in store and liked it but will tie sash at the front.
www.monsoon.co.uk/stripe-midi-dress-in-linen-blend-1404474618.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0iZytGzw-yr7vpF3QnnPApmgoZYFDyR9S06cV8_nd96Ely7kY9DM7saAvwcEALw_wcB

www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-ditsy-floral-maxi-tiered-dress/p/clp60515451?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

I bought the mango one and it arrived a week ago. It's going back as although it's a beautiful print, and looks great on, it's very thin cotton and no use for Scottish "summers".

I'm wearing this today, very much man made fabric but it feels lovely on www.apricotonline.co.uk/green-abstract-feather-maxi-dress.html
Tbh looking through their dress selection, I could buy quite a few from apricot this summer!

@AgentProvocateur love that dress. I have never purchased from Mango, what is the sizing like?

I love that Mango dress too. Luckily it's out of stack in a size 14!

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@AnnaBegins

Viscose isnt a manmade fabric in the same way as polyester. Because it's a cellulose based fibre it shares more characteristics with natural fibres than manmade. Hence it being nice and cool in summer

Wore this today- so comfy and swishy and all round winner

www.johnlewis.com/finery-liana-midi-shirt-dress-green-floral-stems/p5447783?sku=239897017&size=16&s_ppc=2dx92700061843308018&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0h4da6qzhEby6deB-Qo7Sc5lUTVSIbR4Q2wW_SptbFuBNGamv3MzAIaAtT7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

These. I bought several because I've had to replace my entire wardrobe as I have lost a lot of weight.

www.hush-uk.com/hattie-shirt-dress-painted-leopard/002210-3511.html

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/effie-jersey-dress-mariner-blue-mosaic-stamp/sty-j0585-lbl?cat=C1_S2_G4

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/amelie-jersey-dress-ivory-palm-tile/sty-j0326-ivo?cat=C1_S2_G4

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/amelie-jersey-dress-navy-tropical-charm/sty-j0326-pnt?cat=C1_S2_G4

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/roberta-jersey-dress-sapling-flora-bud/sty-j0869-grn?cat=C1_S2_G4

@PrincessWatermelon cute! My DD would love that! Are they true to the size guide?

I'm currently wearing this one. 40, 5"2, size 12. Absolutely loving it. Makes me feel spectacularly happy!

www.sugarhillbrighton.com/products/hetty-jersey-dress-black-night-rainbow

this in a white and blue pattern which seems to have disappeared off the website. One of the most flattering dresses I’ve had for years though the big boobed old gimmer in me wishes the straps were slightly thicker to hide my bra straps.