Des this dress look like a nightie?

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I purchased the below ghost dress but not sure ( tags still on)
I like the colour and Victorian vibe plus it's 100% cotton.
But I do have a waist and the dress doesn't!
I am thinking it will look ok once ironed, and with laced up boots... 😆 Thoughts welcome..

https://www.wickeddragon.co.uk/WD_ALK_D230_pur_sm.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqhIFwckmcKF1wZ1D3KqSif7sbMWYabL_WjHCqdSAyLW5-sEE5YWhs

https://uk.chicwish.com/victorian-elegance-cutwork-lace-maxi-dress-in-black.html?srsltid=AfmBOopJA64QcfypEs7Fw7JZBtEmQl9u_rGx9nVmlImQFuDHHw7u567a-uE

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/wightwick-organic-cotton-cord-midi-dress?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&color=39694

https://www.whitestuff.com/p/4379/Lucy-Cord-Dress/DK_PLUM

Or something clingy that "shows off your great figure"

The colour is nice but the dress absolutely swamps you and isn't flattering.

A dress that cut should show off your tits and then gently drift across the rest of your body.
Can you hoik your tits up a bit son that the band is more under them?

It would if it was white. I think it looks dated, there were a lot of dresses in this style a couple of years ago but they seem to have disappeared from the shops, also the high neck / no waist combo is unflattering, as someone else said. If it’s pure cotton it will crease really easily too.

No, doesn't look like a night. However, the proportions, not to mention fit don't work for you - the seam is cutting you across the bust rather than sitting below.

One to return.

It looks far too big on you. I don't think it's working.

Love the colour and i don't think its very nightie like but I also think it looks too big on you. You look like you have a lovely figure and that dress is shapeless, its not great to be honest

Chunky boots and a cropped jacket to nip it in at the waist and it'll look lovely I think

It doesn’t look like a nightie but it looks really shapeless and I don’t think I like it.

I like the colour in the retailer's photo, your pics make it look a different colour. It's very screwed up, I think it will be a creased nightmare to wear! I don't think it looks like a nightie, but I also don't like it much, sorry.

I actually really like it but I’m quite partial to rather oversized dark garments!
Not everything has to show a waist!!

This one is a bit more shaped but not super fitted

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/burgundy-long-sleeve-starlight-midi-dress-d241898red?variant=44338923045035&utm_source=NMPi&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PaidSearch&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrBX-gRcmUmvnCC7Cxuu2zLIVJZNE_OGp2y9csp2GmRwCyRRlAw9yE4aAgIpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

And this
https://www.google.com/search?q=cotton+poplin+dress+purple&client=ms-android-samsung-gs-rev1&sca_esv=0c2ba5a19502270d&udm=28&biw=360&bih=617&sxsrf=ADLYWIIl1c_YlB4oyHHWcG50wA32pMoQrw%3A1731963268861&ei=hKk7Z7afNMTOhbIPhP-SqAo&oq=cotton+poplin+dress+purple&gs_lp=Ehxtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLW1vZGVsZXNzLXNob3BwaW5nIhpjb3R0b24gcG9wbGluIGRyZXNzIHB1cnBsZTIFECEYnwUyCBAAGIAEGKIESOQWUKEHWI4ScAB4AZABAJgBygGgAdoHqgEFMS42LjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgigAuoGwgIEEAAYR8ICBhAAGBYYHsICCxAAGNYFGAgYDRgemAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDMS43oAfvGA&sclient=mobile-gws-modeless-shopping#piu=ps:44&oshopproduct=gid:2405168739342564933,mid:576462788953581753,oid:17015209588504724753,iid:11896766818817836417,rds:UENfMjQwNTE2ODczOTM0MjU2NDkzM3xQUk9EX1BDXzI0MDUxNjg3MzkzNDI1NjQ5MzM%3D,pvt:a,pvo:3&oshop=apv&pvs=0

Yes

It looks much better on the model who no doubt has a waist of her own, probably because it has been starched and ironed. The fabric of the one you are wearing looks thin and too baggy. Definitely one to change.

It could possibly be dressed better to make it look as good as it can, but that means much much smaller size, probably a belt. Probably trying to change it into something its not, so no its not a good idea

It does not look like a nightie but is not a great shape. I do love the colour.

I think if you wanted it to have a waist you could put some waist darts into it without too much pain. It will never be a massively fitted piece but it could have more shape in it than it does with about half an hour's effort pinning and sewing as long as you had a sewing machine.

Alternatively you can belt it or lean into it's non-waistedness, but I think I'd need to iron it at home to decide if I was up for that.

Are you sure you don't need a size down?

It looks like a sack

No other nation on earth wear such shapeless stuff as the British, notwithstanding religious apparel.

The spanish or italians wouldnt be caught dead in something like this

It reminds me of my mother's 1970s nightdresses.

I think it looks lovely with the right shoes. You need to think about shoes.

Yes i looks like a Victorian nightie, it's not nice in my opinion no matter how you accessorise it and it's very unflattering,.sorry but you did ask 🫣

It could look smashing with a bonnet, a straw basket, and some hobnail boots... donkey optional.

Ah thanks for the comments & links, and some of them have made me laugh.

The dress I am wearing is XS ( i think Ghost sizes run large too) and think there is some pins being used on the models dress as the dress not look too big on her.

And while, I am slim, I don't have model proportions and have hips etc.
And yes the bust seam goes over my busy and not under it so not the most flattering look.

This is what I found "We’ve taken the enduring nightwear-as-daywear trend as inspiration for Frances, a long midi dress crafted in breathable cotton poplin. Full of romantic details, this loose-fit style features a cutwork applique bib front, delicate ruffles at the neck and cuff, lace inserts and gently voluminous ¾ length sleeves. Keyhole opening at the back."
I think it looks lovely it's all about how you carry it off and what you put on your feet. You have to do up your hair as well. It's a fancy outfit.