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Graduation outfit help needed

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 15/06/2023 19:27

Help!

DD24 needs a graduation outfit. Has to be plain black or white (can go white top, black bottom). Would prefer a dress. Not a mini. Doesn't want to look old or like a nun 😁. Can't wear polyester.

She is 5ft 11, size 14, in proportion.

Has looked in/online at New Look, River Island
Boohoo, Primark.

Budget under £70.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 15/06/2023 19:28

Sorry - also tried Monsoon, (Coast & Oasis mainly too pricey).

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notwavingbutdrowning1 · 15/06/2023 20:54

Massimo Dutti have some nice ones in the sale, mostly within budget: https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/s/w-dresses-n1783

Polyester will be a problem with some of them though.

mumonthehill · 15/06/2023 20:56

Cos have some lovely black dresses at the moment.

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 15/06/2023 20:57

Thank you ladies.

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notwavingbutdrowning1 · 15/06/2023 21:03

Yes, I was about to suggest this one from Cos. Slightly above budget but you get 10 per cent discount if you sign up the emails, which would bring it down to £71.10. And no polyester - most of the nice ones do have a proportion of polyester.

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.asymmetric-gathered-midi-dress-black.1160631001.html

ASYMMETRIC GATHERED MIDI DRESS

ASYMMETRIC GATHERED MIDI DRESS: The silhouette of this dress riffs on a signature style from the COS archives. Designed to highlight the form, it has gathers at the hips that create soft ruching, a subtle boat neckline and an asymmetric hem. It's craft...

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.asymmetric-gathered-midi-dress-black.1160631001.html

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 15/06/2023 21:06

Similar here but a bit cheaper - not quite as dressy though.

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.asymmetric-t-shirt-dress-black.1188215001.html

ASYMMETRIC T-SHIRT DRESS

ASYMMETRIC T-SHIRT DRESS: This is the COS design team's more dressed-up take on the laid-back T-shirt dress. Crafted from stretch-cotton jersey, it's shaped with ruching at the sides and has an asymmetric midi hem that enhances the floaty silhouette. W...

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.asymmetric-t-shirt-dress-black.1188215001.html

TerryMeetsJulie · 16/06/2023 00:14

95% cotton:

A Line High Waist Midi Dress In Black | MOE | SilkFred

Looking for Midi Dresses? Call off the search with our A Line High Waist Midi Dress In Black. Shop unique fashion at SilkFred

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/moe/a-line-high-waist-midi-dress-in-black

Mediumred · 16/06/2023 01:30

This seems nice and could be worn again and again https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-embroidered-midaxi-shirt-dress/p/clp60593492?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Pure Cotton Embroidered Midaxi Shirt Dress

Broderie-style embroidery gives this pure cotton shirt dress from our Autograph collection a breezy look. It's designed in an easy regular fit, with airy short sleeves and button fastenings running down to the midaxi -length hem. You can cinch in the w...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-embroidered-midaxi-shirt-dress/p/clp60593492?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Ruthietuthie · 16/06/2023 01:39

Something to remember is that graduation regalia is designed for men, so the hood often needs to be attached to a shirt button or it keeps slipping down your shoulders. Therefore, while not exciting, a white shirt and black skirt might be best combination. Or a dress that has buttons on the front.

Hueandcry · 16/06/2023 04:56

PREMIUM LINEN PLEATED BELTED DRESS DRESS I discovered amazing products on SHEIN.com, come check them out! api-shein.shein.com/h5/sharejump/appjump?link=Vpp6KnFBlUP&localcountry=GB This is lovely

NatashaDancing · 16/06/2023 05:46

Community Clothing black linen

£79 -100% linen and ethically made.

Linen Dress - Straight- Black Linen

Women's Casual Popover Dress - 100% Linen - Detachable tie waist - Two internal side pockets - Dress is an oversized fit - Made in Blackburn, UK Care Instructions: Machine wash

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses-jumpsuits/products/cotton-dress-straight-black-linen?variant=39575325442102

Yetisrus · 16/06/2023 06:44

Next usually have some, if you look at their more work wear dresses they have some decent black dresses.

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