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Another dress thread

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PeakABoocha · 15/10/2023 16:36

Aware that there has been quite a few threads recently on that subject…..

Im looking for a dress…. For winter… a WARM everyday dress (so not light cotton with long sleeve or light jersey, etc…..)
I bought some dresses from wool this summer and really liked them.

Im a size 22 so a lot of the usual brands are out….
And most of the dresses I’ve seen make me feel cold just looking at them (short sleeves, cotton, light and floaty). Perfect for summer but not in winter for someone who feels the cold.

Any ideas?

Merino Wool Dresses, Tops, Leggings, and Apparel

The most wearable items in your wardrobe. Made from our favorite natural material, merino wool.

https://wooland.com/en-gb

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HewasH2O · 15/10/2023 16:41

I've not seen Wool& before. Lovely colours

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PeakABoocha · 15/10/2023 16:46

@HewasH2O , yes that’s much more what I’m looking for!

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HewasH2O · 15/10/2023 17:17

They usually bring out more colours throughout the season.

NatashaDancing · 15/10/2023 17:49

Not a dress suggestion but sticking one of these under a dress makes a world of difference.

Go down 3 or 4 sizes from your dress size (they stretch ) so that they don't add bulk.

M&S thermal vests

2pk Pointelle Thermal Long Sleeve Tops

Women’s Thermal Underwear | M&S

Fight the chill by layering thermal underwear for women beneath your cold weather outfits. Shop our full selection of cosy base layers at M&S

https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/lingerie/thermals?filter=Product+Type%3DTops&originalPrice=5%2C50

NatashaDancing · 15/10/2023 18:00

HewasH2O · 15/10/2023 16:39

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/heartfelt-dress

Comfy, warm and available in lots of sizes

I don't understand the vitreol that sometimes gets poured on Seasalt on here.

There are nice dresses there. I'd happily wear these 2. They're not dissimilar to dresses I've got. I would turn both of those into winter dresses by wearing a slip , thermal vest and thermal opaque tights under them and a thick woollen cardigan on top (appreciate that's not what OP is looking for)

Seasalt dress 1
Seasalt dress 2

Wild Spring Organic Cotton Wrap Dress (GOTS)

Organic cotton wrap dress with blouson sleeves, a gathered skirt and pockets, in a summery floral print.

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/wild-spring-floral-cotton-wrap-dress

UndercoverCop · 15/10/2023 18:12

@NatashaDancing I agree, like most shops there are things on there I wouldn't wear but plenty I would. Dress code at work is fairly casual but no jeans, trainers and because I have a lot of contact with sex offenders, nothing too low/short/tight. I've got quite a few seasalt dresses that do the trick and they are predominantly natural fibres. I also like that they do a tall option. Sales are often good too.

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PeakABoocha · 15/10/2023 18:16

@NatashaDancing yes I think layering has a place there too!
Its just I’m just a really cold person so I end up so many layers I look like tte Michelin man (and I really dont need that lol)

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NatashaDancing · 15/10/2023 18:21

PeakABoocha · 15/10/2023 18:17

So do I.

The 2 I linked to are organic cotton and GOTS certified and partially lined. They're very good value.

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