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Saverage · 2023-07-30T13:19:33+00:00

I just bought this dress at M&S. Mainly because it is cotton and I was delighted it was the right length (I'm 5ft 2). There were other dresses I preferred but were ridiculously long. I'm not sure. It seems simultaneously infantile and similar to my mother's nightdresses. I'm 54. I like the fit though and the colour, I'm a few pounds overweight but I downsized a bit so it's fitted over the bust, like with the model. I think they intend it to be a lot more oversized than that - I bought a 6 which I most definitely am not. I'll most probably keep it anyway as I don't have any loose dresses, but curious as to people's opinions.

Iknowthis1 · 30/07/2023 15:41

It's so bad that I can't find the words so I'll just leave a picture ...

ladygindiva · 30/07/2023 15:49

I quite like it. I would wear it with super chunky sandals so it doesn't look twee.

3luckystars · 30/07/2023 16:05

It’s awful.
If it doesn’t look amazing on a model like that, forget it.(and it looks like a nightdress on the model)
Its really the worst I have seen of these floral dresses. Awful.

nonman · 30/07/2023 16:06

I love it

continentallentil · 30/07/2023 16:07

I don't think it looks all that great on the models which is never a good sign.

HOWEVER, if you've bought it to be cut smaller maybe it does work.

But I think it's the combination of shapelessness and busy-ditsy-printness that make it very damart nightie, so tighter might get rid of that.. but maybe give it a second cold light of day look before you rip of the price tags.

PuppyMonkey · 30/07/2023 16:16

Oh Lordy, that’s not nice imho. TBF I hate most dresses out at the moment, hideous floral puff sleeve tiers and nonsense - what a time to be alive.

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 16:18

continentallentil · 30/07/2023 16:07

I don't think it looks all that great on the models which is never a good sign.

HOWEVER, if you've bought it to be cut smaller maybe it does work.

But I think it's the combination of shapelessness and busy-ditsy-printness that make it very damart nightie, so tighter might get rid of that.. but maybe give it a second cold light of day look before you rip of the price tags.

Yes I've left the tags on for now, it's hanging on the back of my wardrobe so I can take in the full glory of it as I wake every morning.

I work in an extremely casual office for the PP that mentioned it, could definitely wear it there.

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Arniesleftleg · 30/07/2023 17:33

Sorry OP, but in my humble opinion it hideous, and very nightie'ish. Sorry.
It reminds me of that David Walliams sketch......

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HaveYouHeardOfARoadAtlas · 30/07/2023 17:43

The print is not good and I don’t mind a floral dress.

CherryMaDeara · 30/07/2023 17:48

I wear long cotton dresses too. I’ve found a few in Tesco I love.

What about something like this

https://www.very.co.uk/v-by-very-tiered-broderie-midi-dress-orange/1600809324.prd?sku=sku26184315&cm_mmc=google--PLA+-+Generic---_-__&utm_campaign=Generic_Fashion+Clothing+%26+Footwear+-+Womens+-+PMAX+-+Medium&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=&campaigntype=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5qoqyx6qcniEv1A1MJg3qtrFMSEPiQUDJwOzVTc-Tz9_QxV0uTCJixoCeaEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

IsThePopeCatholic · 30/07/2023 17:49

It’s so difficult finding cotton dresses. I like this one but definitely needs chunky sandals.

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:04

CherryMaDeara · 30/07/2023 17:48

I wear long cotton dresses too. I’ve found a few in Tesco I love.

What about something like this

https://www.very.co.uk/v-by-very-tiered-broderie-midi-dress-orange/1600809324.prd?sku=sku26184315&cm_mmc=google--PLA+-+Generic---_-__&utm_campaign=Generic_Fashion+Clothing+%26+Footwear+-+Womens+-+PMAX+-+Medium&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=&campaigntype=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5qoqyx6qcniEv1A1MJg3qtrFMSEPiQUDJwOzVTc-Tz9_QxV0uTCJixoCeaEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I like that one. I saw others in M&S I liked and a couple in Sainsbury's. They are all so bloody long though. I could buy one and get it shortened but I'm losing weight and will eventually get back into my older dresses (that don't look like nighties) so it seems a waste of money, and it isn't possible to easily shorten those tiered ones to the length I want.

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:05

Arniesleftleg · 30/07/2023 17:33

Sorry OP, but in my humble opinion it hideous, and very nightie'ish. Sorry.
It reminds me of that David Walliams sketch......

I see your point.

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CherryMaDeara · 30/07/2023 18:12

a few more

https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/the-bettina-tiered-midi-shirt-dress-by-maeve3?inventoryCountry=GB&countryCode=GB&currency=GBP&utm_content=Smart%20-%20Dresses&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_kxconfid=vx65edeg7&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5ruT8ozvkSbz2lJX7m6XYsUiDyJHw7orZJtuhU3muAVwGmlCAGp_gRoC2l4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&color=040&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350293152.aspx?dim1=1&dim2=2&cod=Google-PPC-Shopping-19821890602-&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5smYMBg6IN1X9qJ4q_LTURngOG-kHty4e_Rml-S3F-b7-N0fKGI55RoCmvcQAvD_BwE

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CherryMaDeara · 30/07/2023 18:13

And this one

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:13

These are the other 2 I liked that were floor length on me. I see online they do have them in petite. Hmmm.

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Crikeyalmighty · 30/07/2023 18:14

Reminds me of nighties my gran wore- it's not my cup of tea but it doesn't matter OP - all that matters is if you like it

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:15

Thanks @CherryMaDeara those are pretty dresses

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Arniesleftleg · 30/07/2023 18:18

@Saverage sorry. M & S do have some gorgeous dresses and I'm sure you will find one that looks gorgeous on you x

Crikeyalmighty · 30/07/2023 18:20

In all honesty I hate the look that's around that's a bit little house on the prairie- only tends to look semi ok if you are tall and thin

SwedishEdith · 30/07/2023 18:21

Laughing at '100+ people are looking at this dress right now '.

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:21

Arniesleftleg · 30/07/2023 18:18

@Saverage sorry. M & S do have some gorgeous dresses and I'm sure you will find one that looks gorgeous on you x

No worries! Looking out at the rain right now I don't know why I'm so keen to buy summer dresses anyway!

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Saverage · 30/07/2023 18:23

SwedishEdith · 30/07/2023 18:21

Laughing at '100+ people are looking at this dress right now '.

It's going to be all the rage, I tell you. Glad I got in sharpish.

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Twyford · 30/07/2023 18:27

CherryMaDeara · 30/07/2023 17:48

I wear long cotton dresses too. I’ve found a few in Tesco I love.

What about something like this

https://www.very.co.uk/v-by-very-tiered-broderie-midi-dress-orange/1600809324.prd?sku=sku26184315&cm_mmc=google--PLA+-+Generic---_-__&utm_campaign=Generic_Fashion+Clothing+%26+Footwear+-+Womens+-+PMAX+-+Medium&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=&campaigntype=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5qoqyx6qcniEv1A1MJg3qtrFMSEPiQUDJwOzVTc-Tz9_QxV0uTCJixoCeaEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Goodness, that's horrible. The orange is practically luminous.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 30/07/2023 18:28

The second and third dresses you posted are much better OP.

The first dress print and shape has been tweaked from a 70s/80s back catalogue of M&S (St Michael). All it needs is a candle in a candlestick and slippers.