Loose fit, lightweight, long cotton dress, with long sleeves & with pockets?

[MyrtlethePurpleTurtle]

First time asking a question in Style & Beauty. And may be TMI but here goes...

As the heading indicates, I'm looking for a dress with the following features:
a) loose fit
b) lightweight
c) cotton (not linen!)
d) ankle length/midi
e) pockets!
(and not see through in strong sunlight).

Not so much concerned about being beautiful or stylish but something that meets the above criteria and which doesn't require alterations.

Reason for looking for this type of dress is I'll shortly be returning to a country in Central Asia which was sweltering in April/May of this year and will be even hotter in July 🤦‍♀️ . And where women dress fairly conservatively - even Western visitors. Though plenty of colourful dresses and fabrics were being born - no need to stick to black or plain fabrics!

Note:
i) I'm 'petite / a shortie - 5'1" So 'regular' long dresses will trail the ground!
ii) I'm a size 8 - 10 but with boobs - basically, a Bravissimo woman rather than with an athletic build
iii) as an older woman, something that looks floaty and willowy on someone out of their teens can look dowdy and night dress like on me. But hell, if I have to look like a Victorian maiden aunt in a voluminous nightdress, then so be it!

I normally shop at Fatface/Seasalt/White Stuff but I didn't find anything suitable there. I did order and try on this Seasalt dress which on the face of it ticked all my requirements - ie loose, lightweight(ish), cotton, long, pockets and in a petite fit. However, when I tried it on in various sizes, it managed to be both hugely voluminous whilst tight around the bust and armpits 🤷‍♀️ - I give the link to show what didn't work!

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/windblown-tiered-v-neck-above-ankle-dress?cm_mmc=AWIN--referral--affiliate--affiliate&utmsource=AWIN&utmmedium=referral&utmid=78888%7CSkimlinks%7Cwww.mumsnet.com&svcampaignid=78888&svtax1=affiliate&svtax2=928475%7C936177&svtax3=Skimlinks&svtax4=mumsnet.com&svaffiliateid=78888&awc=75481780586064c4ab962d8ee12a5c185a47514bd45edf

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/windblown-tiered-v-neck-above-ankle-dress

Thanks in advance for any pointers!

PS When I was last in the country I'll be returning to, I did look round the markets etc to buy a dress locally but pretty much invariably they were in synthetic fabrics, often quite heavy.

Edited to say: not sure if the Seasalt link works - but maybe it doesn't much matter as it was too illustrate what doesn't work!

I haven't bought anything from this company, so cannot vouch for quality, but it could be of interest

https://thisisunfolded.com/

I've just had a brief look and tbh it seems to be incredibly difficult to find what you're looking for but with long sleeves. Plenty with short sleeves or sleeveless.
So my suggestion is get a couple of those and a very lightweight kimono jacket to throw on top to cover your arms. Like from 100 stars. You couldn't wear their dresses because they are see through, but presumably a see through kimono over a good dress would work?

https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/kimonos-one-hundred-stars?tw_source=google&tw_adid=800183999253&tw_campaign=23842702443&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23842702443&gclid=CjwKCAjwxITRBhBYEiwA6mZm7Uy-XayA-J2rWDeKAhflBzqTFXMvkqZsqKU71xMShl0dUYfCC9UO8BoCvVQQAvD_BwE

There’s a nice cheesecloth Seasalt dress that is loose and light.

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/pebble-comb-organic-cotton-tiered-dress?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&color=26970&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23171850874&gbraid=0AAAAAD_rcokzc_GoUk1MpLY8LLltvpVTG&gclid=CjwKCAjwxITRBhBYEiwA6mZm7cGDlar16z7NJoJdLrtaCeKLwgC8EiX7OushVIJ3rimc4tDWiIJzKhoC2C0QAvD_BwE

There is a longer version of this too.

You could try Rew - it's the kind of thing they make though sleeves tend to be elbow or 3/4 however I know Rachel has made alterations/ created custom garments before for people. Definitely worth a call if you don't see anything on the website.

REW clothing

Following with interest, as I’m always on the lookout for exactly this. I’ve never found anything that ticks all the boxes. I always have to compromise on something, and find an additional garment to cover the compromise. Like a PP suggested, a kimono or other light jacket to cover arms. I prefer a cropped jacket to minimise extra layers.

Don’t compromise on neckline, as scarves are quite warming IMO and can slip.

Shorter dresses can be worn with loose trousers(salwar kameez style), with the benefit that both garments can be very thin as you’re not going to see anything through two layers.

Maybe try Aspigia? Exactly their sort of thing. Quite pricey, but worth a look.

Sorry. Like these. https://www.aspiga.com/collections/all-dresses

Make sure you’re happy with their long delivery times and returns policy before you order