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Winter dresses?

32 replies

Grandadwasthatyou · 03/09/2021 21:10

On the back of a thread asking people about their planned Autumn activities I have decided I am not going to live permanently in jeans and leggings this winter.

With this in mind I would love it if I could have suggestions for autumn/ winter dresses which I could wear with opaques and boots.
I'm 60 , size 16 and don't work anymore but would still like to look smart ( ish).
I don't like high necklines, flowery patterns or fussy frills. I'm not adverse to a dress on the shorter side as my legs are my best feature ( so I've been told!)
Hit me with your suggestions please. I would love to surprise my family with a new look.

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Grandadwasthatyou · 03/09/2021 21:15

Oh and not sleeveless or cap sleeves as the top of my arms are fat! Love 3/4 sleeves best.

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goose1964 · 03/09/2021 21:19

There's loads on here, I have a couple and they're really good quality m.patra.com/Category/women-dresses

OldTinHat · 03/09/2021 21:56

Oooh I'm following! I love a good dress and prefer them to jeans/leggings. I've just clocked up 50 and also a 16!

ComingtoKent · 04/09/2021 12:53

Some nice ones from Poetry, bit pricey - what's your budget?

www.poetryfashion.co.uk/category-POEDS/dresses-skirts/index.htm

WrinklesShminkles · 04/09/2021 13:21

Not sure if this counts as a high neck?

RampantIvy · 04/09/2021 13:24

Seasalt?

lindyloo57 · 04/09/2021 17:32

Me too 61 size 10/12 everything else the same, last winter or every winter I wear jeans and jumpers, I would love to wear dresses all winter if they're warm, I only own two winter dresses, one is animal print long sleeved from warehouse knitted style but as it must be 4 years old its starting to wear, the other one is a denim dungaree style to wear with jumpers underneath but its a bit tight at the moment, I brought it from debenhams at red herring around two years ago in a size eight as I like the skirt part to be fitted thats possible why its too tight. I sometimes wear a shorter skirt with thick tights, I have a denim one, a animal print one, and a faux leather one.

Blossomtoes · 04/09/2021 18:42

I bought two of these last winter and lived in them. >Sits back and waits for the frumpy comments.<

www.johnlewis.com/kin-long-sleeve-drop-waist-jersey-dress/black/p5685710

thewineisout · 04/09/2021 19:02

Search Phase Eight - Bella Swing Dress. Unfussy, easy to wear and my favourite dress every winter. I have two blue and two black. I wear them with black opaques and Fly London boots. My "go to" winter outfit.

AmethystMoonShine · 04/09/2021 19:06

You may like Toast for dresses? Although probably not any short ones now I think about it. If you’re up for mid calf type length then I’d recommend. Fabulous quality, lovely colours and in particular their winter corduroy dresses are warm!

Loubiemoo · 04/09/2021 19:12

Seasalt

cherrypiepie · 04/09/2021 19:13

A bit of a curve ball: I got a denim pinafore dress and wear with various long sleeved tops and love it!

Quickchangeartiste · 04/09/2021 19:43

@Blossomtoes think that looks comfy. Do you mind saying how tall you are? I am 5’5” and quite small, so sometimes I get a bit swamped in Kin clothing, but I feel that it’s my natural style iyswim.

Blossomtoes · 04/09/2021 19:55

[quote Quickchangeartiste]@Blossomtoes think that looks comfy. Do you mind saying how tall you are? I am 5’5” and quite small, so sometimes I get a bit swamped in Kin clothing, but I feel that it’s my natural style iyswim.[/quote]
I’m shorter than you - 5ft 2in. They hit about 3 or 4in above my ankle. I might possibly be a bit swamped but they’re sooooo comfortable I don’t care! They come up very big. They look nice with tights and Chelsea boots.

LegendaryReady · 04/09/2021 20:01

I've just bought this and it's glorious

www.superdry.com/womens/dresses/details/188701/hailey-knitted-dress-purple

Nowhere near as short as it looks in the pic. Im 5'7 and it's about 2 in above the knee

Wizotto · 04/09/2021 20:17

I mostly wear dresses. I have a fab jumper dress from AllSaints with long sleeves, jumper dresses from La Redoute and Ralph Lauren which come out every winter…

TheChosenTwo · 04/09/2021 23:49

I love the Bella swing dresses from phase eight! I have it in 3 colours, wear them to work often, easy to wear, very comfortable too.
I also really like the look of the frumpy John Lewis one! I think it would look nice with some clumpy shoes and tights, might get it. Thanks for sharing that link!

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Grandadwasthatyou · 05/09/2021 15:56

Wow. Thank you all so much for all your suggestions.

@ComingtoKent lovely dresses but out of my price range for everyday wear. Sea salt prices would be the most I would pay.

@WrinklesShminkles have ordered this thank you

@Blossomtoes think I would be swamped in this style but others have said they like them so your suggestion hasn't been in vain

@LegendaryReady think the neck may be a bit high but have ordered it nonetheless.

Nothing with a belt I'm afraid. I have a fat tummy!

Keep them coming and thank you again.

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loopylindi · 05/09/2021 16:10

Joe brown?

WrinklesShminkles · 05/09/2021 18:17

Hope it's nice when it arrives Smile 🤞

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Grandadwasthatyou · 05/09/2021 18:43

@tinierclanger oh this link is coming up with a 404 message!

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tinierclanger · 05/09/2021 18:54

Oh sorry! Try searching “balloon sleeve dress” on Uniqlo…