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Petite linen dresses

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mambojambodothetango · 18/04/2024 18:57

I love wafty linen dresses in warm weather and would pay a reasonable amount for one that flatters me. Went on holiday to Morocco last year and all the tourist women were wearing them in our hotel. Trouble is I'm under 5'2" and small framed - anything 'midi' is maxi on me and I look swamped by anything in voluminous sleeves. I'm OK with plain or patterned but like natural looking colours so not pink (thanks, Boden) or other bright shades. Where can I get mini/short dresses that would look knee length or midi on me that won't look like a sack or like a little girl (no frills or bows). Ideas? Thanks.

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TissueInTheWash · 18/04/2024 19:01

I tried on a gorgeous black linen shift dress in &OtherStories today - neckline and straps were too delicate for my builder’s shoulders and I was most disappointed. Less wafty more simple shift.

mambojambodothetango · 18/04/2024 19:14

Thanks

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MissAtomicBomb1 · 18/04/2024 19:21

I bought this for my holiday this last year from next. Not pure linen but feels exactly the same. A bargain price too.

www.next.co.uk/style/SU052460/N02290#N02290

Defiantlynot41 · 18/04/2024 20:26

Celtic and co have a few www.celticandco.com/womens/clothing/dresses?filter-material=linen&style=kneelength#

The Part Two one from JL comes in 3 colours , in fact a search of women/dresses/linen/short sleeve/knee length brought up 20 options including 3 or 4 from White Stuff

Petite linen dresses
mambojambodothetango · 18/04/2024 22:08

Some nice ideas here! Thanks. Will take a good look at the weekend.

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LivelyFinch · 19/04/2024 07:04

The Poetry dress is lovely but pricey. I'm a short arse as well OP and love a dress so very interested in this thread.

mambojambodothetango · 22/04/2024 17:07

Just scoured Poetry website and found tons I like! Thanks. Will just have to see how they look on.

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Teenytinycarlady · 22/04/2024 18:28

Abercrombie

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