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Show me your lovely summer dresses

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LabradorsInThePond · 17/05/2022 06:10

The sun’s shining over Essex and I’ve been awake since stupid o’clock (after my Labrador did something unspeakable in the kitchen).

The mind has turned to the possibility that soon the summer frocks ( with trainers, sandals, DM’s) will make an appearance. And I want more frocks.

I picked these up in March. Orange one is lovely, blue is yet to be worn as for high summer.

www.hush-uk.com/pip-midi-dress-zig-zag-blue-white/004774-3819.html

www.fatface.com/women/clothing/dresses/adele-shirred-dress/972768.html?dwvar_972768_color=rust#pagination=true&q=Dress&lang=en_GB&start=33

If you’ve found a gem this year, please show and tell 🙂

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 25/05/2022 20:55

I'll risk the wrath of the singular items of footwear or body parts.

www.roman.co.uk/floral-side-button-tea-dress-14060078

It's surprisingly flattering when on, very comfortable and, although they could have been taking the piss or just being kind to me, I did get a lot of compliments when I wore this for the first time.

Show me your lovely summer dresses
missfliss · 25/05/2022 21:58

Have Hush Clarice dress - it's fab ( and has pockets)

Show me your lovely summer dresses
JaneJeffer · 25/05/2022 22:09

You look lovely @missfliss

EurovisionTragic · 26/05/2022 09:57

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Bearsan · 26/05/2022 11:05

T-shirt dress from NEXT also got Navy one
Khaki dress from Pink Boutique unfortunately now out of stock

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Show me your lovely summer dresses
popularinthe80s · 26/05/2022 15:35

Good afternoon, everyone
Uniqlo has landed.
In this, I felt like a sack of spuds (though I have an odd body. 5 foot 1, narrow hips, stick arms, C cup, thick waist, can be a size 6 or a 10):
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-uniqlo-u-airism-cotton-short-sleeved-belted-mini-dress-449052.html?dwvar_449052_color=COL59&cgid=IDw-dresses-jumpsuits
In this, I felt like a diva. Wearing it tomorrow:
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-jw-anderson-short-sleeved-knot-dress-447329.html
Photo absolutely does not do it justice.

PuppyMonkey · 26/05/2022 17:29

Well, I know you lot won’t like this but just in case anyone else is following this thread and hates everything so far, I quite like this:

Probably unfashionable shift dress

Grin
RockaLock · 26/05/2022 17:54

I bought this dress from M&S in black;

www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-floral-midaxi-tiered-dress/p/clp60538771?color=REDMIX

It's very long - I'm about 5'5" and it's practically on the floor in bare feet - but it is really lovely.

Now all I need is some really hot weather to wear it in!

CaliforniaDrumming · 26/05/2022 18:00

PuppyMonkey · 26/05/2022 17:29

Well, I know you lot won’t like this but just in case anyone else is following this thread and hates everything so far, I quite like this:

Probably unfashionable shift dress

Grin

I love it. Would suit apples. I dont like tiered flouncy dresses.

bendmeoverbackwards · 26/05/2022 18:18

@NeverDropYourMooncup I love the red dress! What length is it?

notwavingbutdrowning5 · 26/05/2022 18:44

This:
www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/bash/dresses/knee-length-dress/paloma-wrap-effect-floral-print-crepe-dress/6630340696496622
Dress up, dress down. Good for weddings and all sorts.

notwavingbutdrowning5 · 26/05/2022 18:45

Also - what a bargain!

NeverDropYourMooncup · 26/05/2022 19:28

bendmeoverbackwards · 26/05/2022 18:18

@NeverDropYourMooncup I love the red dress! What length is it?

Just over my knees. I'm about 5'5" and the details on site say the dress is 100cm.

RampantIvy · 26/05/2022 19:49

I like both the M and S dresses.

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/05/2022 07:22

Has anyone seen any green dresses around? Like a bright/grass green?

LabradorsInThePond · 27/05/2022 07:30

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/05/2022 07:22

Has anyone seen any green dresses around? Like a bright/grass green?

Not sure what you budget is but I absolutely love this green dress. Would be my first choice if I had a wedding this year. Hobbs have lots of green, in different shades. Their style avd colour palette suits me so I often look. www.hobbs.com/product/maria-floral-fit-and-flare-dress/0122-5961-9045L00-GREEN-MULTI.html#cgid=clothing-dresses-green&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0122-5961-9045L00-GREEN-MULTI&pos=9

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glamosaurus · 27/05/2022 07:37

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/05/2022 07:22

Has anyone seen any green dresses around? Like a bright/grass green?

Yes there's a lovely maxi (fully cotton) one with thick straps and ruched bust in Sainsburys. Proper grass green.

bendmeoverbackwards · 27/05/2022 07:43

Thanks @LabradorsInThePond thats lovely but a bit too smart for every day.

MerylSqueak · 27/05/2022 11:23

@bendmeoverbackwards what about this?not quite the colour you want but it's flattering on.

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JudgeRindersMinder · 27/05/2022 11:41

I also have this one from Asda-I’m 5’7 size 18/20 and it’s really comfy for everyday

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Purplehonesty2 · 27/05/2022 12:37

I wore this with denim jacket and sandals yesterday in the five minutes it wasn't raining in Scotland. Got lots of compliments.

It took about 2 weeks to arrive tho but so cheap and fit really nicely. I ordered the S8 and I am an 8 and fits perfectly. I'm 5'2" and it's just about floor length on me.

https://api-shein.shein.com/h5/sharejump/appsharejump?lan=en&sharetype=goods&site=iosshgb&localcountry=gb&currency=GBP&id=6727652&urll_from=GM7252719716491948032

RampantIvy · 27/05/2022 20:30

That is lovely @Purplehonesty2

popularinthe80s · 28/05/2022 08:09

You put it perfectly, @ocs30 .
That's a beautiful dress. Just out of my budget. But something similar would be perfect, it's insouciant without being childlike on a small frame.
@MerylSqueak that's a gorgeous green.

popularinthe80s · 28/05/2022 08:12

@Purplehonesty2 , that's lovely, too. It's a bit 21st c meets Victorian (in a good way)

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