Anyone know whence this dress came?

[Caiti19]

Bought many moons ago. The most incredibly flattering fit. Retailer label removed. I want to say it came from Wallis, but can't be sure. Even if I knew, probably no longer sold. Just thought I'd check with Mumsnet before I give up. It's knitted with fitted bodice and looser skirt.

Ann Summers.

I'm only commenting to endorse your use of "whence". (No picture is appearing for me - yet - otherwise I might attempt to be more helpful!)

Another one bigging up 'whence'. We should bring that word back, it's so lovely.

And, slight tangent, it also reminded me that a very sizeable number of British carol singers open their mouths and belt out 'Good King Wences last looked out...' 🙄😂

No idea on the dress, sorry. Have you tried google lens? a long shot but it might yield something.

Also here for the use of the word whence 👌

These comments are hilarious

I used to work for Wallis (albeit a while ago) and that’s not a Wallis product code.

Yes loved the word 'whence' too but at risk of being pedantic shouldn't it be 'from whence' .

I’ve got a similar one from French Connection, maybe 15 years old?

it does have a vaguely Boden look.

My other thought was Principles?

The Amish community

No. Whence means from.

Google lens told me it's a black top made of cotton and polyamide. Really helpful!

It looks very similar to one I used to have that I think may have been from George at Asda or TU, possibly. I’m not sure though, that style was around a lot a few years back.

I bought one similar on vitnted that was monsoon. Though it may have a more ribbed skirt thinking about it.

I had similar from Laura Ashley but that was many many years ago.

I’m another that bought a v. Similar one on monsoon. It is really flattering.

I agree Monsoon.

When I google the product code I get a mumsnet thread about an oasis dress from 2009 https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/846697-Will-this-dress-be-itchy

The code matches the second dress being considered, not the potentially itchy one.

No idea but came on to say l miss Waliis

Specifically, from where. Hence, whence.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Maybe Kate Bush knows? 🤔

Hence, whence... 😂👏

I have a very similar looking one which is a few years old from FatFace

They used to be called tunics. Now they are called jumper dresses.

😁