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funeral dress - not black

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DaisyBD · 23/10/2021 18:52

I want to get a new dress for a funeral. I have lots of dresses that would be suitable but I want something new and special as the person whose funeral it is was very special and a close relative. But I don't want black - actually most of my dresses are black already and I want something different.

My criteria are:
block colour - no pattern or prints
long - midi or maxi
fairly smart
long sleeves
warm (I'm always cold)
fairly fitted but not tight

My usual brands are cos and zara, used to be toast but it's overpriced crap now and never fits me. I'm a size 6, 5ft 7, flat chested and no curves. The budget is up to £200 but less would be good as I'll probably feel weird about wearing it again.

Usually I have no problems finding clothes but my brain is in a total fog and I can't focus on anything.

Thanks in advance for any help

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SaltedCaramelHC · 23/10/2021 19:07

What about something like this - it's navy though looks fairly dark, but has coloured trim

www.phase-eight.com/product/ellen-colourblock-dress-220286040.html#q=ellen&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=220286040&pos=5

SaltedCaramelHC · 23/10/2021 19:08

(not sure if that counts as midi, though)

SaltedCaramelHC · 23/10/2021 19:09

sorry, I"m wrong - it is black not navy, though I'm sure one of the sites I saw it on had it listed as navy!

sorry though as I guess that's no help.

DaisyBD · 23/10/2021 19:37

thanks - i do quite like that dress but i forgot to say i have an aversion to red/burgundy Grin and they don’t have it in my size anyway. i’ll check out their other stuff though

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Davies1982 · 23/10/2021 19:45

I got one from Karen Millen - not somewhere I would usually shop but perfect for the occasion

DoodlesMam · 23/10/2021 19:48

Navy worked for me and also Mint Velvet had some good navy stuff.

mrssmiling · 23/10/2021 21:56

Sorry for your loss. 💐This L.K.Bennett navy dress seems to meet the requirements - it’s a lovely dress, and your size is available.
www.johnlewis.com/l-k-bennett-juno-midi-dress-midnight/p4957471

DaisyBD · 24/10/2021 09:31

@mrssmiling - that’s lovely. thanks for all the suggestions x

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