You lot are the authority on where to dress shop…please help me out?

[pictish]

Mumsnet are solid when it comes to clothes shopping. Someone always knows where to look.
I want to buy a dress. What I want is quite specific and I am running out of places to try. If I list a few of the brands I like and have looked at, some of you might know of others I haven’t come across before.

I like Anthropologie, Sezane, East, Monsoon, Nomads, Seasalt, Boden…you get the schizzle.
I want a dressy but casual dress. Something boho I guess…but elegant for a party. Something knee length or just above. No midi, no maxi, no mini please. Something I can lounge and dance in and be comfortable. I can’t deal with fussy clothes you have to stand up straight in.

I want a party dress I can roll out when the rare need arises. I have a couple of bashes coming up and a big Christmas do to attend. I want a dress to suit all.
Moon on a stick? Seems like it.

If anyone can link to websites they know of, please do.
Thank you.

Rotate Birger Christensen do amazing party dresses. I think they’re stocked in Selfridges. Maje might be worth a look too.

Sleeves? Neckline?

Pattern / print / sequins / etc ? Further guidance needed. Also any pics of the kind of thing you’re looking for, from magazines etc?

This is quite sedate by their standards but it looks very comfy (not frumpy) and the length looks right? www.theoutnet.com/en-ie/shop/product/rotate-birger-christensen/dresses/knee-length-dress/ruched-velvet-dress/13452677151933229

This is a bit flashier

How about this from BA&SH
Knee length and fabric looks comfy - not sure if fancy enough for your dos though?

www.theoutnet.com/en-ie/shop/product/bash/dresses/knee-length-dress/chelsea-wrap-effect-floral-print-crepe-dress/20346390235738820

www.asos.com/prd/24203143

Ok sleeves…I prefer to have them as although slim and a size 8 I have flappy bingo wings. I will brave sleeveless if the dress is worth it.
No to sequins, studs, diamanté et al…yes to beads, embroidery, metallic thread, metallic detailing if subtle. I like a bit of twinkle…I’m not looking to dazzle. I like flouncy sleeves but not frills.
I never wear white, red or beige. I tend towards blues, greens, purples, black. I like baked earth colours, jewel colours, bold colours…don’t do pastels, floral or frilly.

Does that help? Thanks again.

I tried this dress on in Monsoon a couple of years ago. It’s spot on. I really regret not buying it.

magenta velvet

emerald and lace

trendily victorian

That Joe Browns stuff looks so cheap and synthetic. Try Ebay for the one who got away? You never know.

oooh, that's a step up from frumpy. I love this place

I have tried eBay…I have searched for the dress but alas, it’s not to be had.
Joe Browns quality is so poor…fabrics are very cheap, finish is terrible. Sorry to be a negative Nellie but I’ve been stung by them before.

Gosh that is a lovely dress OP. I’m sorry I don’t have any immediate ideas about where to find something similar but I will have a look around.

It is. sob

I’ve had some lovely pieces from Sessun in previous years (great prices in the Liberty sale) they have a grown up boho vibe and the quality is lovely.

Grown up boho…that’s a good description.

Wolf and badger can be good.

I have three favourites that have lasted years from coast, Tesco and Wallis. All random buys but perfect to fling on when I don’t know what to wear. Ones with metallic thread tend to come in around October.

Usually I’d say The Kooples but this season is generally a bit flat. How about one of these:

This one is midi but similar length to the one you loved from monsoon

www.thekooples.com/ie_en/black-long-flowing-dress-with-lace-detailing-frob20035kbla01.html

www.thekooples.com/ie_en/short-black-dress-with-star-print-frob22147kbla01.html

Biba?

Or this suncoo dress

www.suncoo-paris.com/collection/dresses/all-products/celina/1997.html

Really like the dress on the second link Pegasus - it’s too short though, I’d be tugging at it all night long. I actually like the dress in the first link too but it’s too long…couldn’t dance in it without looking like I was at a Halloween party. Some would consider that a bonus, which is sound enough…but I couldn’t pogo to The Ramones in it, even theoretically.

All good suggestions Pegasus. I like your eye.

Next online?

@pictish how tall are you - remember The Koople models have giraffe like legs I often find their short dresses just above knee on my 5’ 4” self