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Has anyone seen a dress like this but better quality?

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Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 12:08

www.dorothyperkins.com/mint-spot-print-ruffle-strap-cami-dress/AQQ13068.html

I bought this dress online and I LOVE the style, especially the neckline and ruffle straps and I really suit it but the quality is absolutely dreadful. It arrived very crushed (its a viscose/cotton/linen mix) and it's already very bobbled in places with the fabric pilling. I was so tempted to keep it as it does look lovely on but I think it will be a nightmare when washed and I'd always be worried about how "creased" I'd look.

Has anyone seen a similar style dress? This is a sagey green polkadot and while I like the colour, I'm open to others. It's mainly the neckline and straps I love and it's also a good length on me.

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NotAlwaysBlackAndWhite · 23/06/2021 15:42

I saw some of a similar shape in Gap. If you buy a solid colour you could always add the ruffle to the straps yourself? Superdry has one with similar straps but it;s quite short. Sorry I can't c&p the link.

dottiedodah · 23/06/2021 15:53

Monsoon have some lovely dresses .Around about £70 (sometimes a bit less) very well made IMHO!

WhenIGrowUpIWantToBeAPenguin · 23/06/2021 16:08

I’m very hourglass and I’ve recently discovered Louche dresses - the ones I’ve tried have all been super flattering. Not sure any of them are quite the same neckline, but there might be something you like?

Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 16:39

@WhenIGrowUpIWantToBeAPenguin

I’m very hourglass and I’ve recently discovered Louche dresses - the ones I’ve tried have all been super flattering. Not sure any of them are quite the same neckline, but there might be something you like?
Thanks, I love some of these dresses. Not any the style I wanted for this particular dress but some perfect ones for work and other things! Thanks for the recommendation.
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Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 16:42

@NotAlwaysBlackAndWhite

I saw some of a similar shape in Gap. If you buy a solid colour you could always add the ruffle to the straps yourself? Superdry has one with similar straps but it;s quite short. Sorry I can't c&p the link.
I'm living in my Gap fit and flare midis at the moment! I've a denim dress from there thats similar strap and neckline wise but short. Nothing I'm keen on the site at the moment and the nearest shop is about to close Sad and I think I've already bought most of the remaining dresses there as the elasticated back means I could buy one that would fit me through all the dress sizes at the moment.
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Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 16:44

@dottiedodah

Monsoon have some lovely dresses .Around about £70 (sometimes a bit less) very well made IMHO!
Yes I wear alot of Monsoon for work and the quality is fine but there's nothing on there I like at the moment. Thanks though.
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lindyloo57 · 23/06/2021 16:45

I've seen one very similar on ebay, its black with white spots, new with tags.

Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 17:00

Thanks everyone. I've decided to order the one I posted above from River Island and this one which has a similar neckline and colour palette as the original with some added pretty details on the hem.

www.joebrowns.co.uk/beautiful-broderie-dress-we077

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ohnoisaid2much · 23/06/2021 17:05

[quote Gullible2021]Thanks everyone. I've decided to order the one I posted above from River Island and this one which has a similar neckline and colour palette as the original with some added pretty details on the hem.

www.joebrowns.co.uk/beautiful-broderie-dress-we077[/quote]

Enjoy!

Ellewoods20 · 23/06/2021 20:55

Have you looked on Abercrombie? There’s this one It may be on ASOS if Abercrombie don’t have your size.

Gullible2021 · 23/06/2021 21:10

@Ellewoods20

Have you looked on Abercrombie? There’s this one It may be on ASOS if Abercrombie don’t have your size.
Thanks - I did look at Abercrombie and loved this one

www.asos.com/abercrombie-fitch/abercrombie-fitch-side-split-maxi-dress-in-peach-print/prd/23694069?colourwayid=60504768&cid=12949

but any Abercrombie dress I like is out of stock in my size! I'm a medium.

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freezingmytoesoff · 24/06/2021 11:21

Flowers rather than stripes but similar colours & silhouette

www.asos.com/prd/23813694?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

FluffyPaws · 24/06/2021 20:51

Monsoon.Wallis riess…warehouse asos….these dresses are everywhere..

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