Purple Short Sleeved Dress

[BarefootBaritone]

Have any of you seen this dress? I'm after a purple dress (or jumpsuit). Specifically:

Cadburys purple (can have a pattern but must be predominantly this colour)
Not mega formal - my ideal fabric would be something that drapes nicely and doesn't need ironing
Short sleeve (not sleeveless)
Not high neck - I'm top heavy and I like a V, wrap/cross over, square or round neck
I have a huge tum so empire line or loose around the tum.
Length below the knee, at least - can be longer
Must be able to get delivered before the 16th

Does it exist? I have searched and searched and found nothing.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su312578/b01901#b01901

Ooh I like that DrDiva, good find!

la redoute linen

maybe sleeves too long?

nobody's child linen

Brora sale?

monsoon?

It's lovely - but not in my size (16) 😪sorry forgot to add that.

It is in stock in a 16 on Phase Eight's website. It is also ever so slightly cheaper as it is in the sale.

Brora is the right colour, but a bit short. I'm short with sturdy pale legs.
Keeping that one on standby though. Thank you 😊

This comes in a nice purple

https://www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/chic-v-neck-high-low-wedding-guest-dress-eg01923?variant=46206747508923&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb60BhClARIsABGGtw_QYPS26P0YK0FTgJmJ2R-ClhWuc2MRErjoysQI5gwwzlzcGgfREKIaAq3zEALw_wcB

Not sure if it’s the right purple but this looks nice:

https://www.hirestreetuk.com/products/lipsy-raspberry-pink-square-neck-puff-sleeve-midi-dress?variant=44316766765295

I’ve got the Brora dress, I’m 5’8 and it is literally just on my knee.

Silk Cotton Maxi Dress Summer Purple

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Would this be suitable?

https://www.scarlettandjo.com/products/carole-purple-ivory-wrap-bodice-sunray-pleated-skirt-midi-dress?variant=47470215168308

Hot Squash

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I think that Marks and Spencer have the same dress and a 16 in stock.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/linen-blend-v-neck-puff-sleeve-midi-shift-dress/p/clp22591899

Amazon is worth a look for this kind of thing!

https://amzn.eu/d/0cvTr3WT

This is nice, possibly a bit too Lilac for you.

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/lilac-vintage-a-line-crossover-capped-sleeve-tea-swing-dress

Tricky colour OP. A bit of pattern?

https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-purple-abstract-print-midi-wrap-dress-p?currency=GBP&S=ADPRODUCT&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADqfSTBh2oZmV5VX0inLP9wCOpXpM&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb60BhClARIsABGGtw9_LubhBfW1wkFnYt2Q-fXcOXZEqRXONKqbX0JyE6RaUG13YWEH_T0aAvUcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Beautiful- but a little dressy for the occasion, and me, if I'm honest (and maybe more than I was planning on spending) I had looked on their site, after hearing the new deputy pm is a fan and people thought she was all too colourful ! (I'm all for that!)

You are legends.
I have ordered the hot squash and the Brora and will see which one suits best.
Both have pockets 💜
Hot squash may well be too long for me. They only had a 16, but it looks stretchy enough i might get away with it '- otherwise is exactly what I was looking for
Brora might be too short but the colour is gorgeous
Thank you all

Try The Pretty Dress Company online. I have several dresses from them they are top quality and very classy. I have a couple in purple which is the Cadbury purple you are after. The styles come in all colours.

https://www.meandem.com/cotton-sateen-one-shoulder-midi-dress-summer-purple
I love this one!

https://www.popsyclothing.co.uk/products/rye-painted-sparks-print-culotte-leg-jumpsuit?variant=43838390173846

Popsy are usually a size up from high street size so you might be looking for a 14. They also do preloved via their fb page if that's your thing.

This is stunning 😍

Ooh fingers crossed OP

I'm obviously biased for the Brora dress - it would be too short for me (5ft9) so shopping vicariously
Fake tan might get you over the line with it?

It is stunning, but no sleeves, and i will be wearing it in a church (for a funeral no less, my late friend was a huge fan of purple) though i didn't want to sway anyone with that particular bit of info as she wouldn't have really minded tbh! i also want to get some wear out of it in future/holidays and this really isn't very me (turning 50, on the frumpy side, definitely not that shape!)

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, OP.

Is the funeral this week? Did you eventually find something suitable?