Bright linen dress/jacket

[FoxgloveSummers]

Is it possible to buy a longish loose linen dress/jacket in a nice colour? What shops might have that kind of thing in? It’s for a friend who’s quite self conscious about her weight (mostly middle) but wants to look lovely at a wedding. Probably doesn’t HAVE to be linen but a natural fabric for sure. We’d both really appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

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Seasalt has some dresses which fit those requirements. www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/dresses-tunics

Floraday do linen dresses

thank you @Magpiecomplex - any other suggestions for styles that might suit someone self-conscious about a tummy?

Can it be patterned?

H&M have linen and natural fibres. As does Arket

However it depends on the height and shape of your friend to what she would suit!

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-isobel-floral-maxi-dress-brandysnap-blue/p5522034

www.johnlewis.com/chesca-butterfly-print-linen-midi-dress-white-orange-pink/p5561554

There’s some lovely bright dresses in Toast, in natural fabrics - best to go to one of their shops and try on, if she can: www.toa.st/collections/womens-dresses

Yes @Procrastatron she’s pretty open minded as long as it’s not too depressing looking as apparently a lot of linen things only come in black or other “sad” colours.

Point taken @bookish83 she’s about 5’5 early 60s probably a 16-18 with most of her weight in the middle. She’s quite well groomed and regal though! I’m wondering if one of the plainer shift dresses and say a really nice jacket or coat might look good.

[quote waltzingparrot]www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-isobel-floral-maxi-dress-brandysnap-blue/p5522034

www.johnlewis.com/chesca-butterfly-print-linen-midi-dress-white-orange-pink/p5561554[/quote]
Ooh waltzing great finds! Thanks so much

gb.benetton.com/waisted-blazer-in-100-linen-coral-2AGH522Z4_287.html
I was at a wedding yesterday where a guest wore this suit.
They looked amazing.

They were 6 foot in heels a proportioned larger size.

Woolovers are doing linen dresses and have money off.

Meant to add, bright colours and forgiving styles.

@FoxgloveSummers

Yes *@Procrastatron* she’s pretty open minded as long as it’s not too depressing looking as apparently a lot of linen things only come in black or other “sad” colours.

Point taken @bookish83 she’s about 5’5 early 60s probably a 16-18 with most of her weight in the middle. She’s quite well groomed and regal though! I’m wondering if one of the plainer shift dresses and say a really nice jacket or coat might look good.

How about a one hundred stars duster coat over a shift dress? Not linen but very lightweight

Boden have loads of linen dresses or jumpsuits in bright colours and patterns. Some would work better than others if she is self conscious about her middle. They also have lots of other cotton dresses that might work.

Linen dresses here: www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-dresses?fq_fabric=Linen&page=1