Help finding a plain darkish blue/ royal blue dress for a funeral around £60

[JenniferandJuniper]

I'm looking for a short sleeved pull over darkish blue/royal blue dress just below the knee, plain, don't mind pockets, for a funeral. I'm 5'4" size 12. No back zip due to severe arthritis. Any help would be much appreciated, I've gone through Next, M/Sp, but they are either too short or too thick; budget up to around £60, many thanks.

Sorry for your loss. Have you had a look at Roman? They tend to have reasonable, normal type dresses. I just had a quick look and there are these kind of dresses that might fit the bill.

https://www.roman.co.uk/textured-wrap-bodice-midi-dress-14679960
https://www.roman.co.uk/wrap-bodice-belted-midi-dress-14866460
https://www.roman.co.uk/buttoned-pocket-stretch-midi-dress-14835860
https://www.roman.co.uk/ruched-jersey-tie-detail-midi-dress-14255960
https://www.roman.co.uk/side-tie-detail-midi-dress-14835460

Would a shirt dress be ok? You would only need to undo a few buttons and could pull it over your head.

I’m a similar height and size and have this one. I feel great in it but I appreciate it’s slightly over budget.
https://www.johnlewis.com/sosandar-linen-blend-belted-shirt-dress-navy-blue/p115124740

Alternatively, how about one of these?
https://www.matalan.co.uk/p/clothing/yumi-navy-viscose-linen-look-midi-shirt-dress-with-wooden-belt/16047068/

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1335609002.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mkt_gb%7Cmpl_google%7Clng_eng%7Catc_activity%7City_generic%7Cobj_omni-sales%7Ccpt_f-max%7Cdct_women%7Cmi_gbgu06ge3aa5&utm_term=&hier_id=go_cmp-21336737492_adg-_ad-__dev-m_ext-_prd-en-1335609002004_sig-EAIaIQobChMIgZGCmMTjlAMVl6JQBh3c6ATAEAQYFSABEgIKC_D_BwE&utm_source=Google&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=21330519522&gbraid=0AAAAADvrmzSGRWBuPSYcvbkdLM2QeOD1W&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgZGCmMTjlAMVl6JQBh3c6ATAEAQYFSABEgIKC_D_BwE

Is this any good?
Ebony Womens Supersoft Dress - Smokey Blue – TOG24 https://share.google/jSyVfBxd822LB3WXj

Or this from Finery?
Jamilla Indigo Cotton Midi Dress – Finery London https://share.google/EP140bE1JeKzpWEBJ

Uniqlo, Sea Salt, White Stuff and Fat Face immediately sprung to mind reading your description.

On Amazon - Grecerelle short sleeved "maxi" dress (it isn't remotely maxi) in Navy Blue. The picture makes it look lighter blue than it is. It meets your description exactly, and is very comfortable.

Great suggestions, feel much better now, thank you all so much for your time.

Next have loads if you filter by short sleeve blue dress and then by skirt length. This one looks as if it would fit the bill https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv119526/y70791

Rylee Double Cloth Shirt Dress in DARK NAVY | White Stuff https://share.google/IX3esZ0jWepIqvhNf.

Something like this maybe?

I have no idea how to do a link! But have a look at the Izabel ruched waist jersey wrap dresses. So comfortable and flattering and they have it in both navy & royal blue.

Try AX Paris or next

Naomi Short Sleeve Dress-Navy | Boden UK https://share.google/yoFoAodf2dCkrzQJM

I think this would be below knee if you got the 12 Long - model is 5 ft 10

The only dress I have from Boden is similar to this. It is so soft and comfortable ( I also have arthritis)

This perhaps?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-textured-midi-shift-dress/p/clp23073368?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Slightly over budget.

https://www.celticandco.com/product/linen-blend-knot-detail-dress

Another Seasalt one, this is more of a French navy.

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/zinnia-short-sleeve-midi-jersey-dress

This dress from White Stuff. 20% off so about £65
https://www.whitestuff.com/p/7945/Megan-Embroidered-Jersey-Dress/MID_BLUE

White Stuff have a 20% off atm and have a few of various lengths that fit the spec.

How about one of these from Damart?

https://www.damart.co.uk/dotty-print-dress-73525.html?color_filterable=54433

https://www.damart.co.uk/geo-print-flared-jersey-dress-73528.html?color_filterable=39128

https://www.debenhams.com/product/fs-collection-half-sleeves-jersey-midi-dress-with-wrap-neckline_p-27514621-db45-4a83-b312-53cd3d84a7c8

this (in navy)?

This is lovely….

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1335609001.html

I had a nightmare finding a funeral suitable dress at this time of year as the shops are full of strappy summery stuff. I ended up ordering one from La Redoute. I think these two are very appropriate and meet the no zips criteria.

https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350334170.aspx#shoppingtool=treestructureflyout

https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350998857.aspx#shoppingtool=treestructureflyout

the second one is exactly the same as the dress I bought, but with short sleeves not long.