Andy Sachs' Maxi Dress

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Has anyone seen anything on the high street similar to this?
One of Andy Sach's outfits from Devil Wears Prada II, this is by Gabriella Hearst but my budget is more like £50 - not £6k sadly.

Plus size and preferably not a clingy, sweary fabric please?

Oh gosh - she's fabulous, isn't she! How bloody talented ...

I've just spotted some big pouffy midi/maxi skirts that she made, which remind me of the shape of a couple of Kemi Telford skirts I own. And I have several rolls of vintage silk & cotton in the back of my wardrobe that I found in charity shops ... Maybe I could attempt something basic ... 🤔?

Fashion is so ridiculous. If this was in Primark nobody would look twice at it 🤣

Go for it!

She's very inspirational.

She made an amazing collection for her trip to Japan recently, and for her wedding in Vegas.

I'm going to buy myself a cheapie sewing machine and have a go myself 🙂

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/patchwork-print-dress-p02623185.html?v1=530097270&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11260393417&gbraid=0AAAAADqbk7brXRNHYTwmgNbu5ugtuCYyx not sure on fabric but similar vibe

Don't take this the wrong way but this dress triggered an immediate and very strong sense memory of a corridor in a leisure centre I used to go to in the '90s.

This is lovely from Sainsbro of all places / tho hasn’t the colours
Tu?

If it’s just the voluminous style you like, this M&S pink linen dress is fabulous. https://www.marksandspencer.com/linen-rich-bead-detail-maxi-shift-dress/p/clp60781192?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Try Next - put "halter maxi dress" in the search function and loads of options come up.

I used to love doing these! I’d make my own paper dresses and dolls, wanted to be a fashion designer 😊

If you can sew then the Helen’s Closet Orchard dress has a similar shape, and could be lengthened to hit exactly where you want it. Made in a viscose challis it would be breathable and swing nicely, or in a light cotton lawn it would have a bit more structure.

https://www.zalando.nl/byoung-mmjoella-5-maxi-jurk-ogee-ikat-med-blue-by221c0op-k11.html
Its Dutch Zalando

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To answer a few questions

Size 18 - 5"3, would prefer a maxi length and happy to have anything too long taken up. Anything sort of mid-lower calf or longer would be nice. Sleeveless would be my first choice but style of straps/ backless etc not important. I love the kimono dress from Monsoon but I think it would look like too much fabric on me.

Colour-wise I tend to stay away from full on primary colours clashing together and I dislike too much red. Cool tones tend to suit me most.

I really like the ones that have had stripes rather than florals so far - the sezane is still the best in terms of colour mix and pattern but I really love the shape of the H&M pineapple one.

Thank you all so much for your suggestions, definitely lots to look at.

I really like this one, not normally the colours I would go for and quite different from the one in my OP but really pretty. Thanks!

I love that stripey one!

I have just purchased a dress from next in a stretchy material and it is lovely and very comfortable. So lovely that I ordered 4 in total 2 plain 2 patterned. Not sure how to send a link but its described as multi swirl scoop back jersey maxi dress £22. Im a size 26 and it is comfortable, looks fab and fits well.

16!!!! Not 26 🫣

@smilingontheinside

Those are gorgeous, and more in my price range. I've ordered a swirly one and a navy one - thank you!

I ordered the swirly then ended up with the other 3 because I loved it so much and they all look different! I have brought 2 away in holiday and they have been great. 😊