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Should I keep this dress?

101 replies

notasgreenasiamcabbagelooking · 24/06/2021 12:26

Or does it look frumpy? I love the colours (although not sure if they suit me) and it's 100% cotton which is a bonus. Not too keen on the belt and it's on wonky because of the way it was attached with the security tag.

Should I keep this dress?
OP posts:
Travielkapelka · 24/06/2021 18:26

I think it’s fabulous,

Alternista · 24/06/2021 18:28

I love it!

DancingKitten · 24/06/2021 18:30

I think you pull it off well, TBH. It suits you. It's quite a statement and I like the jaunty casual 80s vibe about it.

Go for it OP!

StevieNix · 24/06/2021 18:51

The dress is lovely - summer relaxed vibes but could you go a size down?

Hooplawho · 24/06/2021 18:56

I think it looks great on you - love it

BuffySummersReportingforSanity · 24/06/2021 19:21

Has anyone got the link for the actual dress? (That's how much I like it on you!) There are about a billion dresses on the Mango website and I couldn't find it.

Gonegrey31 · 24/06/2021 19:21

Another one who thinks it is lovely, suits you and the 100% cotton fabric would make it a keeper for me!

TheSunShinesBrighter · 24/06/2021 19:26

The style is gorgeous on you but the print is too much.

othgraph · 24/06/2021 19:36

BuffySummersReportingforSanity :
It's out of stock on the mango site so probably why you couldn't find it
shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits/check-belt-dress_87056307.html

namcybotwinbloom · 24/06/2021 19:38

I really like it on you.

It would look like a tent on me but I think it looks lovely on you I would keep it.

CharlieAteThePies · 24/06/2021 19:39

No, it has no redeeming features

wowhie · 24/06/2021 19:48

I think it's lovely & looks great on you but you could maybe take a smaller size

wowhie · 24/06/2021 19:50

Yeah, I don't think it swamps you. All due respect, but a lot of advice on fashion you're going to get on this site is going to be very... safe. Which is fine if that's what you're after, but if you want to be a bit edgier or trend led, you won't get much validation for it here.

I agree, not everything has to be super flattering.

ZenNudist · 24/06/2021 19:50

Midi dresses are fine but that's huge. Size down and find a different pattern.

wowhie · 24/06/2021 19:51

It also looks like it costs a lot more than £40

RoxanneMonke · 24/06/2021 19:53

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SwimBaby · 24/06/2021 20:32

I style snd shape suits you but the pattern is too big, I don’t think you’d get much wear out of it.

notasgreenasiamcabbagelooking · 24/06/2021 20:40

Wow! So many messages, thank you!

@BuffySummersReportingforSanity it was still in stock in some sizes on asos earlier today.

Don't think I'd fit in the next size down, ir's just supposed to be oversized.

My fairly honest and picky husband approves, so I think I'll keep it. And I know lots of you aren't keen on the pattern, but that's what drew me to it in the first place.

OP posts:
3littlerabbitsss · 24/06/2021 21:13

Yay! Good decision!

BuffySummersReportingforSanity · 24/06/2021 21:14

I do think it needs some chunky sandals or trainers to balance it. I just got these ones from Arket which would fit the bill. Smile

ViciousJackdaw · 25/06/2021 01:14

Can I be completely honest with you? I think you need to see your GP - you are looking very red in the face.

IdblowJonSnow · 25/06/2021 01:57

I like it. It doesn't look swampy to me either.
Keep.

Kidson · 25/06/2021 03:18

I think it’s cool and fun, not everything has to hug your figure. Oversized is in.

Boomisshiss · 25/06/2021 04:16

It doesn’t suit you at all sorry

Sisisimone · 25/06/2021 09:05

Are you sure it's supposed to be oversized because it's not on the model. It doesn't look like it suits your shape and it looks like it doesn't fit. I've got a wardrobe of clothes never worn that I just thought oh I quite like it, looks OK. Such a waste of money. I dont buy anything unless I love it now.

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