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Plus size floaty dresses without tiers and ruffles

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 13:51

That’s it basically, struggling to find these .

Want long/maxi or long midi and not sleeveless .Ideally not floral, but that’s pushing it in terms of narrowing the selection long with other asks.

Loose fitting .
Ideally up to £50.

Struggling to find this length , with sleeves and loose and floaty .

Any suggestions ?

thanks

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Badbudgeter · 11/06/2023 14:03

What size? Honestly if you don’t mind second hand I’d go with vintedhttps://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/long-dresses/3038311919-east-dress-size-16

Filter by size/brand/ cost. Shops like East tend to do floaty , natural fibres in non- florals but slightly out of budget new.

East dress size 16

Brand new. Never worn

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/long-dresses/3038311919-east-dress-size-16

whatsinanameeh · 11/06/2023 14:12

www.curvewow.com/collections/all/products/curvewow-wrap-midi-dress-pink-leopard?variant=44061660643554

Like this? I have a few from here and they are very comfy, I try to avoid floral too but I'm plus size clothing it's the go-to print 🤨

MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 19:39

Badbudgeter · 11/06/2023 14:03

What size? Honestly if you don’t mind second hand I’d go with vintedhttps://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/long-dresses/3038311919-east-dress-size-16

Filter by size/brand/ cost. Shops like East tend to do floaty , natural fibres in non- florals but slightly out of budget new.

Sorry , forgot she . Around 22 , but this can vary with brands.
happy with eBay or Vinted, but so far haven’t found anything .

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 19:41

Badbudgeter · 11/06/2023 14:03

What size? Honestly if you don’t mind second hand I’d go with vintedhttps://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/long-dresses/3038311919-east-dress-size-16

Filter by size/brand/ cost. Shops like East tend to do floaty , natural fibres in non- florals but slightly out of budget new.

That’s a bit too hippy for my tastes .
im going with longer and floaty , and not sleeveless, as want to hide a bit . Got large calves and ankles ( cankles ?). Flabby arms .

id love a shorter sharper dress, but not got the body for it !

so many though have tiers and ruffles .

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 19:43

whatsinanameeh · 11/06/2023 14:12

www.curvewow.com/collections/all/products/curvewow-wrap-midi-dress-pink-leopard?variant=44061660643554

Like this? I have a few from here and they are very comfy, I try to avoid floral too but I'm plus size clothing it's the go-to print 🤨

Yes, it does seem if you’re plus size you are expected to wear floral !

Quite like that, would like a little longer but may be longer in me as 5.5.

Not come across that site before and hasn’t come up when I’ve googled plus size clothes .

will take a look.

what’s the quality like ? Are they a good company re returns etc .

thanks

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 19:47

Like the black and white, but again it has tiers . Bit at least long sleeves and not floral !

the first I don’t think would suit my shape .

3rd sadly not large enough sizes .

last one too short to wear bare legged .

can wear that length when wear tights in winter .

will take a nosey . Last time I looked they didn’t have much in my size, but will look again.

thanks

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INeedAnotherName · 11/06/2023 19:49

whatsinanameeh · 11/06/2023 14:12

www.curvewow.com/collections/all/products/curvewow-wrap-midi-dress-pink-leopard?variant=44061660643554

Like this? I have a few from here and they are very comfy, I try to avoid floral too but I'm plus size clothing it's the go-to print 🤨

That looks pretty. Never heard of this site, are they good about returns?

Sherrystrull · 11/06/2023 19:49

All my summer dresses are from Shein. All very flattering. I'm the same size as you.

prawnring · 11/06/2023 19:50

I had good luck with Matalan of all places last year. Size 22, knew length, floaty and with sleeves.

LemonRedwood · 11/06/2023 19:50

More than £50 but I just bought a dress from Scarlett and Jo and it's just perfect in terms of floaty not frilly. Also, options other than floral!

https://www.scarlettandjo.com/

Scarlett & Jo

Plus Size Clothing | Plus Size Fashion | Curve | Scarlett & Jo

A multitude of fashionable plus size dresses at Scarlett & Jo

https://www.scarlettandjo.com

Upanddownthemerrygoround · 11/06/2023 19:51

Have a look at Laura Adlington’s Instagram feed. She’s a size 24/26 IIRC and wears lots of dresses that I think might inspire you.

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 20:07

Badbudgeter · 11/06/2023 19:49

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/clothes/dresses/long-dresses/3104566935-plus-size-puff-sleeve-maxi-dress

I quite like this if the colour would suit you. I have several similar for wafting around in. It seems expensive to me for second hand but you could always make a cheeky offer.

It’s hard to tell from the photo , but not sure about pleats and it has puffy sleeves . I’ve made mistakes before with photos not showing how something looks .

I wouldn’t suit coral .

Thanks for looking for me .

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 20:07

INeedAnotherName · 11/06/2023 19:49

That looks pretty. Never heard of this site, are they good about returns?

Yes it’s new to me but looks promising l

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 20:08

prawnring · 11/06/2023 19:50

I had good luck with Matalan of all places last year. Size 22, knew length, floaty and with sleeves.

I’ve looked there , can’t see anything sadly . I’m happy to buy from Matalan .

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 20:10

LemonRedwood · 11/06/2023 19:50

More than £50 but I just bought a dress from Scarlett and Jo and it's just perfect in terms of floaty not frilly. Also, options other than floral!

https://www.scarlettandjo.com/

I have bought them off eBay . Bit they tend to be more dressy and going out ones. I’m looking more day to day . But I’ll take a look at the site and eBay/ Vinted as I do like them . See if any longer ones. I’d forgotten about them as the d4esses I have are winter and shorter so wear with tights .

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MoiraRoseForever · 11/06/2023 20:11

Upanddownthemerrygoround · 11/06/2023 19:51

Have a look at Laura Adlington’s Instagram feed. She’s a size 24/26 IIRC and wears lots of dresses that I think might inspire you.

Thanks, will take a look. Any other good people to follow ?

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LadyOfTheCanyon · 11/06/2023 20:13

I would say with H&M sizing that they are coming up big this year in their more roomy stuff. I'm anywhere from a 16-20 in various shops but I've had to size down to Medium in H&M and in one skirt a small, which would make their L/XL sizes somewhere around 20/22 if not a bit bigger

ANewAdventure · 11/06/2023 20:13

I know this is tiered, but it’s well
made so it doesn’t look tiered on, it just looks gently shaped. https://takingshape.com/UK/natural-etched-floral-dress/V71127.9001.html

Worth having a browse of their website, I’ve been happy with everything I’ve bought from it (except jeans but they’re a nightmare to buy generally!). Comes up large - size down.

Natural Etched Floral Dress

Feel fabulous in Natural Etched Floral Dress from Taking Shape. Our range of Dresses are specifically designed for plus sized women. Receive Free Shipping in UK for orders over £60.

https://takingshape.com/UK/natural-etched-floral-dress/V71127.9001.html

Ihateslugs · 11/06/2023 20:32

I bought a really flattering kaftan last year, one size fits me (size 24) with room to spare. It was from Cool Kaftan and I liked it so much I bought another one this summer, now sold on Amazon. At £20, I think it a bargain!

Mind you, I mainly wear them around the house and garden, I’ve not been brave enough to wear it out of the house but I plan to wear my new one at a friends garden party later this week.

I think you would have to be fairly tall though as they are rather long, I’m 5ft 7 ins and they are almost floor length.

magicstar1 · 11/06/2023 20:34

I’ve bought loads from Shein and I’m very happy. I got a lovely maxi dress for €17 just last week

harriethoyle · 11/06/2023 20:37

@MoiraRoseForever look at the Dove dress from silk fred/dancing leopard. No ruffles, long sleeves and belt can cinch you in at the waist.