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Need a summer dress, bored of wearing shorts in this weather!

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drspouse · 17/07/2026 18:56

I want a dress that isn't frumpy but is "easy to wear" (just for weekends, about the house, or in the office which is very quiet at the moment and not at all dressy or smart).
Absolutely no puff sleeves or spaghetti straps or strapless or anything I can't wear my highly engineered bra with.
I also prefer jersey again due to large bust, and not at all slim waist.
I'm a busty size 14, 5ft 3 so maxi is too long but midi usually comes out maxi on me.
I keep seeing ditsy prints (feel like they will be too grumpy), polyester (yuck in this heat), or black or yellow (make me look dead). I'm quite pale so tend to wear navy, purple, blue, pink.

Please style me! It's not for a special occasion so not £100s but maybe £80-100 for something I'll wear a lot. I usually go to Boden but can't see anything I like.

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drspouse · 26/07/2026 09:04

I can't find the Mountain Warehouse dress now - it was knee length, electric blue, and just a bit plastic feeling. It fit ok though! But it was definitely a see-your-pants when you bend over I felt.

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Curryingfavour · 26/07/2026 09:17

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/carved-wood-linen-midi-dress
i have 2 of this style , I’m 5’2” and get the petite size 12 ( some of their dresses I get the size 10 ) I’m also a 32F bra size .
its cool and unfussy

Curryingfavour · 26/07/2026 09:22

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/carved-wood-linen-sleeveless-dress
also have this exact one and it’s so lovely on

Nagyandi · 26/07/2026 11:21

Have you tried Love from Lola? It’s an online retailer that stocks easy to wear, feminine dresses that don’t break the bank (all under £100)
www.lovefromlola.com

Love from Lola

Love from Lola is a clothing brand which was developed almost by chance. It has evolved organically and I source and supply beautiful products at reasonable prices.

https://lovefromlola.com/

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