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Dress for a summer funeral

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brawhen · 19/06/2023 22:31

Could you help me find a dress for the funeral of my much-loved aunt?

It does does not have to be super-formal, but I don't want to look too casual. Somewhat sober. Would like to be nicely turned out. Was thinking navy rather than black (it suits me better and more likely to find something?) Maybe a shirt dress? It will be in church and I would prefer not sleeveless.

It's the end of next week, and I think it is likely to be really hot. I will have to travel a bit in it.

5'2" size 12 or maybe 10. Often shop from petite ranges.

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Whataretheodds · 19/06/2023 22:35

Navy is a good idea.

Don't get 100% linen blend - it will crease while you're travelling. A blend might be OK. Both boden and m&S have navy shirt dresses.

I quite like this one:
https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350268938.aspx

mrssmiling · 19/06/2023 22:39

So sorry for your loss. A navy shirt dress sounds perfect. John Lewis is worth a search.
I saw this recently - it looked elegant with the navy bow.
www.johnlewis.com/crew-clothing-ignis-shirt-midi-dress-navy-blue/p110007716

brawhen · 19/06/2023 22:49

Thanks. Have had a look at M&S and not very inspired.

I do like that crew clothing one. I'm always wary of being swamped by a midi length?

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teadi · 19/06/2023 23:13

Sorry for your loss.

Could this work: it is black but looks quite cool and has short sleeves. Comes in petite or regular:

https://www.next.co.uk/g7670s4/u96652?dp=a&dndl=1&gbraid=0AAAAADm5UUWMK3ZpJOis7q9ax0WoMZnu&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkMDegKzQQwIVkM3tCh0odQF8EAQYByABEgKDTfDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#u96652

Or this navy one:

www.next.co.uk/style/ls301516/k04730#k04730

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