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Jumper dresses

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 10:59

Hi all!

I really want some nice jumper dresses but can't seem to find anything (probably because I am rubbish at knowing where to look!).

I want something just above the knee but I'm 5'11" with very long legs so things usually advertised as that often come up very short like a mini dress. Heavy/ warm material, not flimsy thin stuff (I get cold). I'm autistic so no scratchy wool etc, it must be soft fabric. But natural fabric ideally. No high/ roll necks etc as I can't stand the feeling of stuff around my neck. Need long sleeves obviously (hate being cold!!). Something reasonably fitted as I'm a size 10 and look like I'm wearing a bin bag in baggy stuff.

So not fussy at all then. 😳🤣

Budget not too limited, can pay £100+ for the right thing.

Any ideas, clever people??

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 11:27

Maybe it's not just me then, and there aren't any! 🤣

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 17/12/2022 11:34

I haven’t bought any this year but have loads from previous years from monsoon. Have you looked there?

Lucia574 · 17/12/2022 11:35

Me & Em are good for tall people. They have one or two jumper dresses.

boboshmobo · 17/12/2022 11:37

Have a look at long tall sally on the next website

LunaLoveFood · 17/12/2022 11:38

I bought the most comfy, soft and long jumper dress, from Sainsburys. It was £25 washes really well and looks great with a belt.

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 17/12/2022 11:38

maybe search for knitted dresses instead of jumper dresses?

www.hush-uk.com/scarlett-knitted-midi-dress-charcoal-marl/003777-2806.html

www.hush-uk.com/jude-knitted-midi-dress-mid-grey-marl/003300-2805.html

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 17/12/2022 11:40

Ah sorry those above might be too long for you.

What about hooded, or is that too much around the neck area?

www.hush-uk.com/roscoe-knitted-hooded-dress-mid-grey-marl/003608-2805.html

breatheinskipthegym · 17/12/2022 11:41

Vero Moda have a really big range and I find they wash well. Also Uniqlo.

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:04

Hooded not good I'm afraid. Some excellent suggestions though, thank you! Off to check these out! Smile

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:08

LunaLoveFood · 17/12/2022 11:38

I bought the most comfy, soft and long jumper dress, from Sainsburys. It was £25 washes really well and looks great with a belt.

Which one is it?

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:08

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 17/12/2022 11:38

Yes too long I think, as you said.

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:10

breatheinskipthegym · 17/12/2022 11:41

Vero Moda have a really big range and I find they wash well. Also Uniqlo.

These look nice but any idea if they would come to the length on the models on someone tall? Worried if they've used short models they might be super short?

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:12

Lucia574 · 17/12/2022 11:35

Me & Em are good for tall people. They have one or two jumper dresses.

I can only see one on there that has long sleeves and is above the knee, but it looks quite far above the knee on the model, more like a mini dress. I wish they quoted the models' heights in their listings not just their sizes!

www.meandem.com/merino-cashmere-breton-stripe-jumper-dress-snood-cream-black

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:15

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 17/12/2022 11:34

I haven’t bought any this year but have loads from previous years from monsoon. Have you looked there?

Good idea but just checked and can't see any on there that aren't either too short, too long, high neck or wrong kind of fabric. 🫣

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:17

boboshmobo · 17/12/2022 11:37

Have a look at long tall sally on the next website

Some pretty stuff but all seem to be polyester/ acrylic and quite long.

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Gunner1510 · 17/12/2022 13:19

New Look have some nice jumper dresses in this year, midaxi/maxi/midi length and they do a tall range, not sure on the material they use though!

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:20

Can only see one on Uniqlo and it's long and artifical materials mostly.

Aaargh!!!

Any other ideas?

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Nimello · 17/12/2022 13:25

I bought this in three colours. It was last year, but it's worth tracking down on Ebay. It is non-itchy (not entirely wool, but I have accepted it as it's smooth enough not to bother me), and the neckline works for me (I can't do roll necks or those 'grandad' type collars which touch my neck - I am horrendously fussy about the feel of clothes).

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354424490277?hash=item5285588925:g:9esAAOSwbEtjLFcI&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsPRRrTq74jlxzqcENl0crsqy5Twz0m6mtdJYMjC02IHEAugyIGfg4gloGvxRaU6Vc3eVHltZTHCPTDSG7kBeAnbzHBodHwanMYhjBrtbA6rkCDk2poE5AbjQv9198id8IcX%2BZ8veiWysS4o4OCsoJo5pmdihLE77A1LF%2F8LjWKrHW90XglM8MRue7xKfWwhFZ2S21QqLQHbpVCvkjwnJSiae5y0fjYaGawhFQd75YoOE%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR57rhYSkYQ

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:27

Sorry to be such a fusspot. But I promised myself I'd stop buying clothes that weren't right thinking "oh it'll be ok" and then never wearing them because they set off my sensory issues. 🫣

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:30

Nimello · 17/12/2022 13:25

I bought this in three colours. It was last year, but it's worth tracking down on Ebay. It is non-itchy (not entirely wool, but I have accepted it as it's smooth enough not to bother me), and the neckline works for me (I can't do roll necks or those 'grandad' type collars which touch my neck - I am horrendously fussy about the feel of clothes).

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354424490277?hash=item5285588925:g:9esAAOSwbEtjLFcI&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsPRRrTq74jlxzqcENl0crsqy5Twz0m6mtdJYMjC02IHEAugyIGfg4gloGvxRaU6Vc3eVHltZTHCPTDSG7kBeAnbzHBodHwanMYhjBrtbA6rkCDk2poE5AbjQv9198id8IcX%2BZ8veiWysS4o4OCsoJo5pmdihLE77A1LF%2F8LjWKrHW90XglM8MRue7xKfWwhFZ2S21QqLQHbpVCvkjwnJSiae5y0fjYaGawhFQd75YoOE%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR57rhYSkYQ

Thank you, will take a look.

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:33

Gunner1510 · 17/12/2022 13:19

New Look have some nice jumper dresses in this year, midaxi/maxi/midi length and they do a tall range, not sure on the material they use though!

Some of these look decent but the fabric issue again. So frustrating. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Coldsteadyrain · 17/12/2022 13:33

Is merino ok? I can wear merino and cashmere but struggle with other wools.

Dilling

uk.dilling.com/Women/Women-s-merino-wool-dress-1-1.html

Celtic & co

www.celticandco.com/womens/clothing/dresses/super-soft-slouch-dress?colourid=393

Woolovers

www.woolovers.com/womens/dresses/crew-neck-knitted-dress-deep-maroon-22571

There are a few merino Jaeger dresses (available from M&S) but they may be too long or too high necked.

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HootOwlStrikesAgain · 17/12/2022 13:35

Coldsteadyrain · 17/12/2022 13:33

Is merino ok? I can wear merino and cashmere but struggle with other wools.

Dilling

uk.dilling.com/Women/Women-s-merino-wool-dress-1-1.html

Celtic & co

www.celticandco.com/womens/clothing/dresses/super-soft-slouch-dress?colourid=393

Woolovers

www.woolovers.com/womens/dresses/crew-neck-knitted-dress-deep-maroon-22571

There are a few merino Jaeger dresses (available from M&S) but they may be too long or too high necked.

These look brilliant! Yes merino is mostly ok as not scratchy. Thank you!!

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Coldsteadyrain · 17/12/2022 13:36

Anything suitable here? Bit over budget though

eu.wooland.com

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 17/12/2022 13:44

www.wearethought.com/collections/all-dresses/products/aislinn-organic-cotton-fairisle-knitted-dress-charcoal-grey

85% organic cotton* 15% wool knitwear