Help! Funeral dress required!

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Oh wise ladies in my phone!! I'm sooooo over internet shopping. Tbh I fucking hate it. Give me a day in the shops any day.

Fil passed away a couple of weeks ago and funeral is next week. I need a plain black dress- any colouring on it would be inappropriate so no polka dots etc. Needs to be plain black.

I want something that is decent quality and looks good on. I'm a size 16-18 and bottom heavy so anything that is super tight around the hips is a no go. I don't mind paying for it- normally I would shop in phase 8, monsoon, John Lewis but haven't found anything. Budget not really an issue - happy to spend £100 if needed. Places like ASOS generally fill me with dread from previous fashion and sizing horrors but happy to be guided otherwise!

Any help massively appreciated.

https://www.johnlewis.com/hotsquash-fit-and-flare-wrap-dress-black/p5651774
Sorry for your loss.
Is this any good, long sleeves might be too hot depending on the weather.
What length, neckline etc dress do you normally prefer?

Next is your friend, next day delivery and free returns, order a couple and return whatever doesn’t work

https://www.next.co.uk/style/st468981/755725#755725?i=16

https://www.next.co.uk/style/st508523/528021#528021?i=

@justaweeone that first dress is exactly what I'm looking for... it's just OOS 🙈

@justaweeone

https://www.johnlewis.com/hotsquash-fit-and-flare-wrap-dress-black/p5651774 Sorry for your loss. Is this any good, long sleeves might be too hot depending on the weather. What length, neckline etc dress do you normally prefer?

I also love this. Might give it a whirl. Has anyone ordered this brand before? It's new to me. Happy to spend if the quality is good though.

Boden jersey dresses are great. I was going to recommend the Kassidy dress in black but it's no longer in stock, but this might work instead?

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/amelie-jersey-dress-black/sty-j0326-bla?cat=C1_S2_G4_G532

I've had a dress from them before abs the brand I though was fine abs really comfortable
Direct from them it's in stock

https://www.hotsquash.com/cool/pleatwaistdressblackblackblack2021.html

*and not abs
Coast one? Only available in a 16

https://www.coastfashion.com/tie-neck-pleat-shirt-dress/ACC99478-105-22.html?istCompanyId=ea18716d-5d4c-45d1-97b5-44f5ccef03c7&istFeedId=804fbb78-ffa6-4f49-ab7a-570411b233ee&istItemId=iamaqtriq&istBid=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5idnP6A8gIVlu7tCh0r8whnEAQYESABEgIcyDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Available on Debenhams with next day delivery, there is nothing worse than waiting for a dress to arrive to see if it looks okay!

https://www.debenhams.com/category/womens-dresses?brand=Hot+Squash&colourFacet=Black&size=16%2C18

Sorry for your loss. Masai have quite a few black dresses, and in your size.

www.masai.co.uk/dresses/nikassi-dress/1002791.html?dwvar_1002791_color=0001S&pi=3&prefn1=validColor&prefv1=Black&start=60&cgid=DDRS

www.masai.co.uk/dresses/noma-dress/1001632.html?dwvar_1001632_color=0001S&pi=3&prefn1=validColor&prefv1=Black&start=68&cgid=DDRS

Not sure if you would like this design, but it’s cotton, would be cooler on a hot day, and looks rather elegant, with the bow detail at the neck.
www.masai.co.uk/dresses/nilan-dress/1003525.html?dwvar_1003525_color=0001S&pi=3&prefn1=validColor&prefv1=Black&start=19&cgid=DDRS