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Help me find a colourful, bright midi dress please

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Teapleasemilknosugar · 22/07/2024 15:05

For a wedding. I had my invite upgraded from evening to full day guest quite late in the game! Need a dress quick, under 2 weeks.

Want something colourful! Preferably with short sleeves and pockets and flattering on a tummy (pre-operative hernia). Colour will make me feel more confident in my body that I'm not currently friends with.

Budget up to £100.

Thanks!

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abbs1 · 22/07/2024 15:10

This might be too basic but I absolutely love mine and have had so many compliments wearing it. Very flattering on the tummy and very comfortable to wear.
www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-gingham-midi-tiered-dress/p/clp60640381?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Teapleasemilknosugar · 22/07/2024 15:18

abbs1 · 22/07/2024 15:10

This might be too basic but I absolutely love mine and have had so many compliments wearing it. Very flattering on the tummy and very comfortable to wear.
www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-gingham-midi-tiered-dress/p/clp60640381?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Gorgeous 😍 I love the style but for me I'd prefer more colour I think than just red (and white, but I'm not counting white as a cour sacred bleu!)

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Madickenxx · 22/07/2024 15:23

I've tried on both of these and they fit the flattering and with pocket although the bottom one is just over your budget. Plenty of others to choose from on their website if these are not right.

https://scampanddude.com/products/coral-with-white-stripe-maxi-sundress

https://scampanddude.com/products/light-blue-with-rainbow-shadow-leopard-puff-sleeve-midi-tea-dress#

Teapleasemilknosugar · 22/07/2024 15:33

Madickenxx · 22/07/2024 15:23

I've tried on both of these and they fit the flattering and with pocket although the bottom one is just over your budget. Plenty of others to choose from on their website if these are not right.

https://scampanddude.com/products/coral-with-white-stripe-maxi-sundress

https://scampanddude.com/products/light-blue-with-rainbow-shadow-leopard-puff-sleeve-midi-tea-dress#

Aww I love that leopard print one but they don't have my size, will peruse their website!

I think Rainbow is the colour I'm looking for, rather than multicoloured ☺️

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JudgeBurrito · 22/07/2024 15:35

This meets all your criteria, but only available in a few sizes now.

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 22/07/2024 15:41

What colours suit you OP?

Teapleasemilknosugar · 22/07/2024 16:03

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 22/07/2024 15:41

What colours suit you OP?

Not orange or red.

Greens, teals, ochre/mustardy yellow, blues, pinks, rose. Purple makes me look a bit washed out. Some

Botanical colours, maybe.

I think, anyway 😆

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Verysurprised · 22/07/2024 16:30

Teapleasemilknosugar · 22/07/2024 15:33

Aww I love that leopard print one but they don't have my size, will peruse their website!

I think Rainbow is the colour I'm looking for, rather than multicoloured ☺️

The Scamp & Dude tea dresses absolutely fit your brief. I would definitely size down in that style though. You can also try calling their stores, they'll happily send out items if they have them in stock.

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 22/07/2024 18:30

This is my absolute fave dress, worn to 2 weddings and felt a million bucks. Out of stock but maybe on Vinted or eBay? www.jigsaw-online.com/products/roksanda-citrine-light-dress-multi

BashfulClam · 22/07/2024 18:31

Check out Twisted Wunder

wizzler · 22/07/2024 18:33

Can't figure out how to link but check out popsy clothing... they have some swing dresses which sound what you are looking for . I have a few which I wear all the time .. they gave some quirky stuff which can be a bit Hmm but their floral dresses are very wearable

didireallyjustsaythat · 22/07/2024 18:34

www.pixiegirl.com/neu-ditsy-puff-slv-midi-dress-p

This dress is super cute

MsJacksonIfYoureNasty · 22/07/2024 19:19

I’ve just bought this for a wedding.

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/kristen-pleated-jersey-dress-strawberry-sherbert-birdie/sty-d1054-pst

MsJacksonIfYoureNasty · 22/07/2024 19:22

Not sure if the link worked. It’s from Boden.

Help me find a colourful, bright midi dress please
CaMcC · 22/07/2024 19:48

One hundred stars are having a sale right now. They have lots of tummy flattering midi options. The prints are not everyone's cup of tea though.

https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/dresses

Seasalt is also a good option for colourful midi dresses that flatter the tummy area. They have a lot of botanical prints

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/clothing/dresses

Help me find a colourful, bright midi dress please
Help me find a colourful, bright midi dress please
Fraa · 22/07/2024 20:32

MsJacksonIfYoureNasty · 22/07/2024 19:22

Not sure if the link worked. It’s from Boden.

I really like that dress. I always think you must need really skinny arms though for those Boden styles that have a tight cuff on short sleeves, I wish they did them as looser sleeves.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 22/07/2024 20:36

Have a look at Sugarhill Brighton

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