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Need a simple summer black dress for evening

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noclouds · 21/06/2023 21:25

I have looked a millions of dresses on line and just can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

I'm 46, over weight, size 18. I have managed to lose 3st but the weight is def on my stomach and I have some over hang.

I usually wear dresses as trousers just don't suit me, but don't like fussy dresses with frills of puffy sleeves etc.

I am looking for a nice black dress that I can wear for going out when on a city break to Barcelona in the evening that can be dressed up with jewellery & shoes to meld it more going out type of dress. But the dress needs to be a Cotton or natural materia thanks to peri menopause and ideally sleeveless, and most importantly something like a fit & flare style that for does not cling to my stomach but accentuates my waist.
Thanks to excercise I think my legs are ok so happy to wear a dress above the knee.

I do like the style in the photo but it's not in my size and also 100% polyester

Need a simple summer black dress for evening
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noclouds · 21/06/2023 21:25

If anyone can help it would really really be appreciated- TIA

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noclouds · 21/06/2023 22:08

Thanks - I really like the boden one, but was hoping to find some thing a bit more strappy?

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FelicityBennett · 22/06/2023 07:40

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/halterneck-linen-midi-dress-black/sty-d0200-blk?cat=C1_S2_G4

boden also do this one ?

sanitygirl · 22/06/2023 08:33

I have this dress from COS and love it

www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.belted-midi-shirt-dress-black.1183142001.html

It's viscose and very cool and airy. Oversize fit but belt gives some shape while it flares over the dodgy bits. I'm size 14-16 with a fat midriff

Fifiellz · 22/06/2023 08:33

I've got this one, comfortable and flattering (also have all my weight on belly)

Need a simple summer black dress for evening
LifeInAHamsterWheel · 22/06/2023 15:34

I also have the Next one that @Fifiellz has just linked. It's very flattering on I just wish it didn't have the ruffles at the sleeve but it's not ott so I live with it!

JazzyBBG · 22/06/2023 15:47

Try Dorothy Perkins I have had a few from there lately and been really good.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 22/06/2023 22:05

This. It has pockets!🤪

Its really soft fabric. Pure cotton

Need a simple summer black dress for evening
NeedWineNow · 23/06/2023 08:35

@ArseInTheCoOpWindow where’s that one from please? Looks like the sort of thing I’ve been looking for.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 23/06/2023 12:00

Its from Cos. The name is at the top of the photo.