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57 replies

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 09/04/2022 19:43

Was in UNIQLO earlier and picked up these. I appreciate they don't look all that on the hanger, but:

  • they're a linen-cotton blend
  • they are very flattering on
  • they have pockets
  • the straps are adjustable
  • you can wear a bra under them (essential for me)
  • the ivory one comes with an underskirt.
  • they cost £34.90
  • they also come in a rust-y colour which would be lovely on the right skin tone (not mine)

I reckon I'll wear the hell out of these once the warmer weather comes. Can wear them with trainers and a denim jacket on cooler days, too.

Allow me to recommend this dress to you.
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GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 09/04/2022 22:02

@Pyri

Wah these are lush, thanks OP!

Reckon they’d be good to accommodate a growing baby bump too

There's loads of fabric in the skirts, so probably!

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balalake · 09/04/2022 22:03

Not sure about the white one but like the blue one.

WhoWants2Know · 09/04/2022 22:05

I very much like these

Branster · 09/04/2022 22:08

@CompassPoint

Funnily enough I was pondering over the rust one earlier as its a colour which particularly suits me but you don't find many summer clothes in. I was wondering if they were as nice in real like, so thanks OP I'll grab one now, might get a white one too Smile
Orange and dark orange seems to be in fashion right now. Hopefully you'll find more choices this summer to stock up.
Anna197264 · 09/04/2022 22:08

I can’t be trusted with white, I’ve got loads of blue so opted for the rust as I have no dresses in that colour. One of the reviews says they are see through but hopefully that won’t be the case. Presume yours are okay Op?

BringMeTea · 09/04/2022 22:08

Very nice!

Nitgel · 09/04/2022 22:11

I tried on the ruched version yesterday but wasn't convinced. Made me look quite bulky as the gathers are high up. Also really see through and came with a slip type thing so gave it a miss. Nice material though.

BakeOffRewatch · 09/04/2022 22:17

Thanks op

BlancheB · 09/04/2022 22:20

They're polyester, no? Confused

CompassPoint · 09/04/2022 22:43

Hopefully so Branster I love darker and earth tones for summer Smile

Dancer47 · 09/04/2022 22:43

OP - thanks very much - I have been looking for dresses for ages and this is just the job.

tulips27 · 09/04/2022 22:46

Lovely dress! Smile

AnnaSW1 · 09/04/2022 22:50

I walked past the rust in the window earlier and said how great it looks. I need to go back and get it next week

Squ1ggle · 16/04/2022 18:40

Looks lovely and almost placed an order but there's a lot of polyester there for something that's marketed as a linen blend

Hoppinggreen · 16/04/2022 18:43

They do look nice but I’m a 36DD and Uniqlo dresses with no stretch don’t fit me very well

Anna197264 · 16/04/2022 18:56

@Hoppinggreen I’m a 36D and ordered a medium which fits me really well but there’s not much room in the boob area

NeedWineNow · 16/04/2022 19:06

Ohhh pockets!
I love pockets in a dress....

Beancounter1 · 16/04/2022 19:17

This style is great for small boobs, but if you are well endowed I doubt the neckline or lack of bust-shaping would look good.

Littleelffriend · 16/04/2022 19:22

I just looked on the website thought the model looked bulky in it so I would look gigantic

RobotValkyrie · 16/04/2022 19:28

You had me at "pockets"

nopuppiesallowed · 16/04/2022 19:40

Pleased can you tell me where they are made? I'd love a couple but trying not to buy anything made in China (and that's pretty difficult, I can tell you!)

August1980 · 17/04/2022 11:21

Ladies. How are you washing and ironing linen? I saw loads in the shops at the moment (Zara etc) but I am always out off it because I don’t know how to care for it! I am sat in a linen blend top now which looks like I just pulled it out the laundry basket!

dontgobaconmyheart · 17/04/2022 14:10

I really like the simplicity of them, especially the navy, but the cut of the skirt looks ever so bulky on the model. For me I think it would be one of those summer dresses I got limited wear out of, i'd find it a personally bit pouffy for casual daywear and not dressy enough for going out(not that I really do)

Would love to see it on a 'real' person to gauge the fit.

erhsla14 · 17/04/2022 15:35

Nice!
Do uniqlo do free returns?

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 17/04/2022 16:08

@dontgobaconmyheart

I really like the simplicity of them, especially the navy, but the cut of the skirt looks ever so bulky on the model. For me I think it would be one of those summer dresses I got limited wear out of, i'd find it a personally bit pouffy for casual daywear and not dressy enough for going out(not that I really do)

Would love to see it on a 'real' person to gauge the fit.

I haven't worn it yet, as it's not been quite warm enough for bare shoulders, but when I do I'll post a photo.

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