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Do shorter (knee length upwards) dresses with a bit of shape actually exist this year?

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DieDreiHexen · 22/10/2024 07:27

Has anyone successfully located any shorter length dresses with a waist to them this year? This is the shape that suits me, but fashion seems to be in anti-phase and it's either short, oblong tunics or midi and maxi dresses.

For winter, so preferably longer sleeves, not too low in the neck. I'm 48 and size 12. I don't wear patterns (but could maybe be convinced)

I did find one, which is lovely but when I went to get it in another colour it had sold out. Here is the sort of thing: www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-RE73-POEDS/colour-c-dark-teal/dresses-skirts/fine-cotton-cord-pleatfront-dress.htm

If anyone has come across one of these elusive items?

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AngelInBlueJeans · 07/11/2024 18:56

DieDreiHexen · 22/10/2024 07:27

Has anyone successfully located any shorter length dresses with a waist to them this year? This is the shape that suits me, but fashion seems to be in anti-phase and it's either short, oblong tunics or midi and maxi dresses.

For winter, so preferably longer sleeves, not too low in the neck. I'm 48 and size 12. I don't wear patterns (but could maybe be convinced)

I did find one, which is lovely but when I went to get it in another colour it had sold out. Here is the sort of thing: www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-RE73-POEDS/colour-c-dark-teal/dresses-skirts/fine-cotton-cord-pleatfront-dress.htm

If anyone has come across one of these elusive items?

Tbh they’re so hard to find that I’ve started buying pre loved from eBay and Vinted.
The clothing retailers appear to cater in spades for people who are larger. As a slim person I often feel discriminated against, and most retailers stock very few size 8 items.

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