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Please help me find a dress

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TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 09:30

I have fully embraced our summer of freedoms and with that has come extra weight ! This will be dealt with but in the meantime I need to find a day type dress that doesn't cling to the bulky bits. Something that drapes from just under the bust rather than fitting around my midriff and would look good with black opaque tights and ankle boots. Not too long as I am 5 ft 3, have a short body but the legs are decent. Other dresses I have come from Hobbs, Jigsaw and Mint Velvet. Any help very much appreciated as I have to order in the next day or two.

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TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 10:13

Anyone ?

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StarfishDish · 23/10/2021 10:19

@TheDogsMother I love a good smock dress! Smile

TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 10:21

I think Empire line sounds so much more elegant 🤣. Anyway something that doesn't client to my expanded waist !

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 23/10/2021 13:39

Cheap so maybe not for someone with expensive taste but i bought two dresses in peacocks recently that are super flattering on my rather oversized figure!
this and
this

TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 14:11

Thank you Stepaway, they are lovely. After much research I think I have discovered what I need is a shirt dress or a swing dress.

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TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 16:45

Thank you Waltzing. They're both v pretty.

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mrssmiling · 23/10/2021 17:20

Seasalt might be worth a browse. This dress was discussed in a recent thread - certainly skims rather than clings, and looks flattering.
www.seasaltcornwall.com/peak-harvest-linen-shift-dress
There are others, including
www.seasaltcornwall.com/heartfelt-dress
www.seasaltcornwall.com/whitesands-bay-cotton-jersey-dress
They would all work with thick tights and boots.

mrssmiling · 23/10/2021 17:24

Also Gudrun Sjödén - lovely flowing styles!
www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-gb/clothes/dresses-tunics-kaftans

WrinklesShminkles · 23/10/2021 18:22

I have the Peak Harvest dress in a green colour and it's insanely flattering on an apple. Doesn't look like it would be, I know. Very comfortable too, and doesn't crease either.

TheDogsMother · 23/10/2021 18:53

Absolutely loving all these colours and styles, thank you.

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Soulstirring · 23/10/2021 19:00

I bought a tartan cord material tunic/shirt dress from fat face and it’s fabulous www.fatface.com/women/clothing/dresses/harper-check-cord-dress/971192.html?dwvar_971192_color=navy#q=Dress&simplesearch=Go&start=1 for hiding my tummy

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