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Workwear dresses for hourglass

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TealReader · 02/03/2025 08:51

I’ve been working hard and have dropped to a size 14 (from 18-20). 5ft 4 with a short body/longer legs. Very hourglass shaped (waist 28in, bust 42in, hips 44in). Have a bit of a mum tum below my smaller waist! I’m updating my wardrobe and am searching for dresses suitable for work as a hospital consultant, mix of inpatient and outpatient work. I’m 44 years old.

Requirements:
Sleeves, ideally short or 3/4
Structured shoulder or a collar
Not a high/round neck. Boat ok.
Not too warm, hospitals are hot!
Modest
Pockets
Can be worn with flats
Suit a winter colour palette (I’m very pale, very cool toned with dark brown hair which is about 20% grey and grey eyes)
Midi or below knee length
Budget- up to £350 if quality is really good

I’ve always loved dresses but am massively struggling to find any at present as most seem to be more slouchy these days. Wrap dresses don’t really work due to my shorter body, they are too revealing!

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bluejelly · 02/03/2025 09:19

Have you looked at The Fold? Or is that too formal for hospital?

TealReader · 02/03/2025 09:26

Good call, I haven’t actually looked there. Not necessarily too formal but ideally not dry clean only I should have added!

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TealReader · 02/03/2025 09:28

https://thefoldlondon.com/product/casona-dress-navy-jersey/ This might work but it’s a lot for polyester!

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MsPug · 02/03/2025 09:31

the miracle dresses from winser London are great!

BasiliskStare · 02/03/2025 09:44

Not sure about a winter palette but on the cooler side of the spectrum

https://www.boden.com/products/amber-double-cloth-midi-dress-paradise-green?_pos=39&_fid=55cdc1afc&_ss=c

1clavdivs · 02/03/2025 16:10

MsPug · 02/03/2025 09:31

the miracle dresses from winser London are great!

Looks like Vinted are the only places you can get these now. What is the sizing like? Would you say they are true to size?

MsPug · 03/03/2025 00:10

No way really @1clavdivs

yes I am a standard 12 and they fit perfect. They are really forgiving if you put on a bit or lose a bit as well. Mine are I would say 10 years old but I still wear them and they are so classic and I get lots of compliments.

1clavdivs · 03/03/2025 20:28

Thanks @MsPug, I have one on the way!

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