Please help me find a dress!!

[lurchermummy]

Hello all here is your mission should you choose to accept it!

I am looking for a dress for my DD's graduation. Cathedral setting, day time.

I've looked online at Monsoon, Phase 8, John Lewis, Asos, JD Williams, and can't find anything I like.

I need:

Size 18-20
Long Sleeves
Midi Length
Suit big norks
Can be worn with low heels or wedges
Ideally not a ditsy frilly floral
V neck, wrap, or simple neckline
We've been told it can be cold in the cathedral so I might need some sort of jacket??

Budget - tight but would go up to £150 for an absolute banger of a dress

Heeeeellllllllppppppp thank you!

https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/jada-plisse-long-sleeve-wrap-midi-dress/?source=findologic&curr=GBP

it is floral I guess but not ditsy.

https://www.johnlewis.com/ro-zo-isabella-zebra-bias-midi-dress-blue/p109333753

https://www.johnlewis.com/little-mistress-multi-midaxi-dressx-multi/p110302101

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-meryl-satin-dress/chambray-blue/p109652057

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-meryl-satin-dress/navy/p109652057

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-letita-satin-midi-dress/dark-red/p6354447

https://www.wallis.co.uk/pleated-wrap-maxi-dress/BYY06501-119-22.html?utmmedium=cpc&utmmsource=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjdjX8bUUgIV0NPtCh1RSQu-EAQYASABEgINgvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-pink-abstract-print-mesh-wrap-dress-p

I love this but I think you said no 3 quarter sleeves. Might be worth a look though.

https://www.perfectdresscompany.com/collections/all-perfect-dresses

https://www.wallis.co.uk/lace-trim-pleated-midi-dress/BYY05765.html

https://www.wallis.co.uk/floral-mesh-twist-midi-dress/BYY06941.html

https://www.wallis.co.uk/mint-floral-twist-front-dress/BYY06781.html

https://www.wallis.co.uk/teal-blurred-floral-ruffle-neck-wrap-midi-dress/BYY05653.html

https://www.wallis.co.uk/green-tiger-ruffle-front-tie-belt-wrap-dress/BYY05358.html]]

https://www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/mabel-midaxi-mock-wrap-dress-in-odd-polka-dot-white-on-sea-green

https://www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/jagger-maxi-dress-in-magenta

A couple from dancing leopard, they have lots of nice styles and colours though.

https://goddiva.co.uk/products/goddiva-plus-geo-sequin-long-sleeve-maxi-dress-black

https://scampanddude.com/products/ruffle-hem-blouson-sleeve-v-neck-midi-dress-black-with-pale-peach-zebra-lightning-bolt-print?variant=42214456000691

https://scampanddude.com/products/adults-blouson-sleeve-tiered-maxi-dress-bright-green-with-black-zebra-lightning-bolt-print

https://www.prettylittlething.com/plus-emerald-green-floral-print-long-sleeve-pleated-midi-dress.html?refresh=1682960393537

https://www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothes/00100036821.html?pk_cid=1&pk_keyword=0010003682118&pk_medium=multifeeds&pk_campaign=Google&pk_source=Google&pk_content=ClothingAccessoriesClothingShirtsTops&utm_source=Google

Glad you found silkfred - was coming on to suggest you have a browse there! Lots of options and you can filter by length/size and sleeve length!

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/long-sleeve-dresses/love-sunshine/black-floral-printed-midmaxi-shirt-dress

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/girl-in-mind/denver-purple-animal-square-neck-midi-dress-1

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/long-sleeve-dresses/dresco-london/blue-midi-shirt-dress-with-pleated-skirt

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/traffic-people/green-floral-midi-v-neck-long-sleeve-aurora-dress

Also worth checking out

https://www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/collections/dresses?in-stock-size=18&product-type=dresses

https://www.yumi.co.uk/double-second-green-long-sleeve-lace-pleated-dress-p19828/s101109?utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=double-second-green-long-sleeve-lace-pleated-dress-colour-green-size-18-uk-colour-green-size-18-uk-dsecond-dr0000267-18&utm_campaign=froogle&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB

Ha- @Hellybelly84 I came on to link exactly that dress!!!

I just discovered Yumi and love everything! 😀

Green

Red

Black

Navy

Pink boho

Baby blue

After you posted your dress inspo I instantly thought of Hope and Ivy, but unfortunately they don't have many long sleeve dresses at the moment!

One google search brought this up:

https://www.trouva.com/products/hope-and-ivy-kelda-floral-maxi-dress?country=GBR&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECwyvvWRHes75JXpiqnapnhUVznHPeSmpL2pGz8kv_n3cGAx5nEeDiBoC5K8QAvDD_BwE

Other options:

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/uv889?optionColour=NAVY%20MULTI&optionSize=12&promo=6202&gbraid=0AAAAADUHHf9BVci0mwh8Aw8djvQjF2gb&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECwyFVpy4mSPKINk6c-tMTF0p5ijg2citzf1h0wUzw0o5sMXkW3-BvphoC7dMQAvDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/xt436

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/uv952?optionColour=NAVY&optionSize=26&promo=6202&gbraid=0AAAAADUHHf9BVci0mwh8Aw8djvQjF2gb&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw9q0jnYXRjcpAVs1jl4HYGHxedZa2OPc1IozLDlp5BQO1CZ0T810ghoCyy4QAvDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here's a few from Roman.

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https://www.wallis.co.uk/black-and-toffee-satin-wrap-dress/BYY04681.html

https://www.wallis.co.uk/abstract-print-balloon-sleeve-midaxi-dress/BYY07075.html

What about one hundred stars op, have you looked there? Iike this
onehundredstars.co.uk/products/jaipur_blue_abbi_dress

Hi thanks all so much, sorry too many to say thanks individually but some great names and ideas I had not come across before. I'm going to have a good look through. Slightly awkward timing of the event as it is in the morning so I don't want to look too dressy but do want to be smart - and of course being at the end of June it's anyones guess what the weather will be doing!

This might be good.

https://www.roman.co.uk/curve-plisse-wrap-midi-dress-14177872 This one is nice 👌

Have you tried Gerry Weber? Sizing often generous and cut for a larger bust.

https://www.gerryweber.com/en-eu/dresses/?filter.Aermelart=Balloon%20sleeves&filter.Aermelart=Long%20sleeves