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Summer dress for my 40th?

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1984baby · 07/05/2024 09:50

I’m turning 40 this summer and planning on having a garden party. I’d like to find a special dress, something fun, interesting and out of the ordinary. I’m a short size 12 hourglass and cannot wear midi or maxi, only mini (any other length drowns me). And need things that are fitted rather than loose/shapeless. Very grateful for any suggestions…

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1984baby · 07/05/2024 09:59

Sorry I should have said I need sleeves! Upper arms not quite up to sleeveless sadly but short sleeves are fine.
I realise it’s a tricky brief!

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1984baby · 07/05/2024 11:40

Would prefer short sleeves... and maybe not floral - my style is quite minimal/maybe a bit androgynous (tricky on hourglass and with a mini dress I know!). But very into colour.
Would consider shorts/ a short suit?!

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LMMuffet · 07/05/2024 11:47

I don’t normally like floral dresses either, but I was looking at this over the weekend for a garden party I have to attend: https://www.reiss.com/style/ST684454/A97192#A97192 and liked that it has a belt so I can change the shape of the dress.

Sorry if it’s completely off brief!

Reiss Leea Printed Mini Dress - REISS

Shop for Reiss Leea Printed Mini Dress online at REISS

https://www.reiss.com/style/ST684454/A97192#A97192

minipie · 07/05/2024 12:08

Sorry just saw the androgynous bit. Probably not Reformation then they are hyper feminine.

Someone will be along to suggest Sister Jane in a minute, not my cup of tea but might be what you are after, lots of short and quirky

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1984baby · 07/05/2024 12:14

Ooh these are lovely!! I mean androgynous is possibly overstating it - just probably not pink and floral! And I do often wear suits/shirts etc which is more that look.

I love those Reformation dresses.

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ShirleyPhallus · 07/05/2024 12:27

Playsuit?

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1984baby · 07/05/2024 12:34

Co-ord set is a great idea! Love that one though probably couldn't show my midriff after 2 DC...

And yes to playsuit though I fear it might be too hot...

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minipie · 07/05/2024 12:39

Ooh yes neon that could look great with gold sandals and hoops.

OP if it’s a summer garden party you want to be careful about fabrics, anything too clingy or polyester is going to be sweatsville (or would be on me anyway)

Agiftandacurse · 07/05/2024 14:46

Gorgeous dress @neonyellowskirt

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 07/05/2024 19:40

Anything Stine Goya https://uk.stinegoya.com/collections/dress#2 try looking them up on Vinted or the OUTNET for cheaper prices. I’ve had a couple of dresses for around £30 on Vinted!

Women's Designer Dresses – Shop Online – Stine Goya

Stine Goya

https://uk.stinegoya.com/collections/dress#2

KaliforniaDreamz · 07/05/2024 21:25

I absolutely love the simplicity of this and would wear with a fitted denim jacket with something funky embroidered on the back (sequin name??) you'd be comfy and cool IMO.