Should I I keep this dress? Help me decide!

[pharmachameleon]

I bought this dress online from Me and Em about two weeks ago so I need to decide soon if I should keep it. I can't decide!!! I like it on me-the colours suit me and my chest area is awful (skinny, flat chested and uneven skin tone) so it's good this dress hides that area. But is it frumpy?
I really don't know any more. It's not for anywhere special, maybe wearing on holiday or out for dinner. Tell me straight if I should send it back please!

www.meandem.com/linen-blend-lace-midi-shirt-dress-belt-lilac-red-cream

Love it, keep it

The dress is fine, but how are people supposed to know what it looks like you? Keep it if you feel good in it, return it if you have doubts and choodse something where you feel its right.

Heavens above! You have already won the internet prize for today, @katepilar.

Loving your work!

I didn’t like it at all until I saw the pics but it looks lovely on you. I’m not sure about the tan belt, I think something less neutral would be better, but the colour of the dress really suits you. I’d keep it.

Agree 🤦‍♀️

Fab dress !
You don't have to wear it done up to the neck

It’s a no from me. It’s very fussy - puffed sleeves, collar, tiered hem and over priced.
This one from New Look is far nicer and a tenth the price.
https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/pink-tile-print-midi-dress/p/898131179?srsltid=AfmBOorXEXhIHj6oL9izcvxQtwvfFWNSloSjWz3dkO3JLutTqJORSE8hsCk

It's gorgeous. If I had £325 I would buy it like a shot. I love their stuff. There's a gorgeous pink tank toppy thing I have my eye on.

It looks nice on you but if I'm honest, it's not special enough for the money. The colours suit you well. Maybe a vintage liberty or Laura Ashley print from eBay for something a bit different?

There's a nice quite hippy boho boutique called All About Audrey based in Brighton that I've had a couple of dresses off that might be worth a look if you like the pretty floral vibe.

@Barney16 oh is it the pink wool one? Bloody love that too! It's on sale but I've resisted as I think it might be too warm to wear just now.

This top and the pants the model are wearing, I just love them
https://www.meandem.com/cotton-boucle-halterneck-vest-dusted-blus

That is nice!

I really like it .

They have great trouser suits for instance

I see you’ve sent the dress back and I don’t love it either. You have a lovely figure btw… It appears too light in colour for you but perhaps it’s the photo as you say you suit this sort of colour. Have you had your colours done?

A bit from from my pov, but I believe that's currently fashionable. If you like it and it looks good keep it.

@Mummyoflittledragon I haven't had my colours done but it's something I'd really like to do. I have blonde hair, pale skin (but wear fake tan and bronzer) and blue eyes. I feel I suit pale blue and lilac and a white, white (not cream).
In the photos the dress looks pink but it's more a lilac in real life.

I bought this dress on Vinted earlier which you may all hate too 😂
I feel it's a bit less frumpy as my arms are on show. They are probably the only part of my body I don't hate!

I think it can look beautiful depending on your complexion and height.
On me it would look like grandma's nighty hence I would pass

The blue one is nice and I would have bought it

The blue dress looks fine, @pharmachameleon - but surely fulfills a slightly different purpose?

Anyway … Look! [ Please note that whatever you as a reader feel about prices the OP has said she is perfectly easy about this price point.]

https://uk.ajeworld.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/madeleine-belted-midi-dress-lilac

Isn’t this your original dress, perfected? More sophisticated, more crafted, more - wow?

@KomproMatilda why did you show me that dress?!?!?!?! It's gorgeous ♥️

I know this is polyester (and quite sheer) but it's 25 quid.

Early 50s, size 10, get lots of compliments when wearing it 😉

Just came across it by chance and remembered your thread!