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Help me find a dress like this for DD please

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TattiePants · 25/11/2022 16:59

DD is 11 and over 5ft 7 so shopping can be tricky. Last year she got this dress in New Look (women’s) and she’d like another the same shape. I’ve searched the internet and been shopping in two different cities this week and can’t find anything similar. I’m not even sure if I’m searching online for the right thing (pencil, strappy etc) but don’t want bodycon. I’ve found one dress on eBay but can anyone find something similar?

Help me find a dress like this for DD please
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HappyHamsters · 25/11/2022 17:04

Is it a pinafore, what a lovely photo with the owl🦉

TattiePants · 25/11/2022 17:09

Not exactly a pinafore, it has spaghetti straps and a bit more fitted. that’s part of the problem, it’s not quite a pinafore or a shift dress….. the owl was very cute and apparently very heavy!

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Oldraver · 25/11/2022 17:10

Try tartan pinafore, there is one on EMP but has a skater style skirt

TheSausageKingofChicago · 25/11/2022 17:13

What about this one in corduroy? More strappy than your average pinafore and comes in a range of colours.

www.shein.co.uk/Slant-Pocket-Button-Front-Corduroy-Pinafore-Dress-Without-Jumper-p-11187894-cat-1727.html

TattiePants · 25/11/2022 17:19

I’ll show DD the skater skirt one but I suspect it will be a no. She’s so fussy! The Shein one might work and there are some Boohoo ones on that last link. What is sizing in Shein and Boohoo like? She’s a 6 in M&S and Next and an 8 in New Look.

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Lu1u · 25/11/2022 17:23

I would try searching "cami dress" or "slip dress" 😊

TattiePants · 25/11/2022 18:21

@Eastereggs1 DD loved that last cord one but the smallest size they have is a 12.

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endoflevelbaddy · 25/11/2022 18:29

This is in Matalan and still available in age 15.
My 13 yr old is slim but not as tall as yours and wears a 13 / 14 age in Matalan or ladies 4-6 most places

Help me find a dress like this for DD please
ShopoholicIn · 25/11/2022 18:30

Tu dress

ShopoholicIn · 25/11/2022 18:32

Boooo green tartan pinafore dress

MrsThimbles · 25/11/2022 18:35

endoflevelbaddy · 25/11/2022 18:29

This is in Matalan and still available in age 15.
My 13 yr old is slim but not as tall as yours and wears a 13 / 14 age in Matalan or ladies 4-6 most places

I was just about to suggest this. I spotted it yesterday just by chance.

Anxiousanddramatic · 25/11/2022 18:38

Select has loads like this I've bought 2 and they have different patters and colours
Not sure if you have a select near you

Slowdayinfleetstreetisit · 25/11/2022 18:45

Look on Depop, there are loads on there

TattiePants · 25/11/2022 20:25

I hadn't thought of Matalan or Select, great suggestions.

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SageRosemary · 28/11/2022 23:35

Apologies, this links to the European site but you can change to UK site.

www.stories.com/en_eur/clothing/dresses/mini-dresses/product.tweed-mini-dress-blue.1086972001.html

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