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Perfect summer hol dress

60 replies

spritzwiththat · 24/07/2026 08:41

Travelling with small hand luggage only so can only take one dress! I’m after something for evenings on a Greek island. Either below or above knee. Possibly black a good choice. Need to wear a bra!
Does this perfect dress exist?

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damemaggiescurledupperlip · 24/07/2026 09:58

Job done!

spritzwiththat · 24/07/2026 11:50

Love the first one. But bra is the issue! Will browse the others too. Thanks so much

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user593 · 24/07/2026 12:11

I am on a Greek Island at the moment and wearing this with statement earrings a lot, but there aren’t many sizes left!

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-sleeveless-linen-maxi-dress/black/p115152659?size=14&tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5Lk1lc3NhZ2U=

Chickadee001 · 24/07/2026 14:54

Absolutely perfect!

TheGirlWhoLived · 24/07/2026 14:57

I’m wearing this a lot in the evening it’s cheap, folds up small, doesn’t crease, can wear strap or strapless bra and super flattering! Comes to exactly knee length, could also be used in the day over a bikini

spritzwiththat · 24/07/2026 16:16

Some great ideas from places I wouldn’t typically browse. Thanks so much.

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Summerhillsquare · 24/07/2026 16:35

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1354124001.html

I have this and it's lush.

LEWWSH · 24/07/2026 17:52

It’s no good for now as won’t arrive in time, but check out Unfolded for really flattering and very ethical dresses. I got one and quickly bought 3 more once it had arrived because the fit is so good

Whatwouldnanado · 24/07/2026 19:57

I have the Uniqlo one and it’s gorgeous. Great value. Super comfy, proper cool wafty cotton and no lining so rolls up to nothing in your bag. And pockets!

Sunnycats · 24/07/2026 20:43

@Whatwouldnanado I love the look of that uniqlo dress, Im off to Cyrpus in 2 weeks and would be perfect! Ive not ordered before, what's the sizing like? Im a fairly standard size 12, but I cant work out how that translates to the s,m,l etc!

GameOfJones · 24/07/2026 20:46

Sunnycats · 24/07/2026 20:43

@Whatwouldnanado I love the look of that uniqlo dress, Im off to Cyrpus in 2 weeks and would be perfect! Ive not ordered before, what's the sizing like? Im a fairly standard size 12, but I cant work out how that translates to the s,m,l etc!

I would say a Medium.

Whatwouldnanado · 24/07/2026 21:02

I am a standard 10 hourglass and S is a great fit. The style is forgiving round the tummy because of the gathers and the shiring at the back. Bra doesn’t show either. Really tempted to buy another one now. (And no I don’t work for Uniqlo! )

circleheart · 25/07/2026 07:32

https://www.stories.com/en-gb/product/pleated-dolman-midi-dress-black-1293377002/

I have this in another colour - really easy to dress up or down and v flattering.

circleheart · 25/07/2026 07:36

https://www.arket.com/en-gb/product/organza-detail-maxi-dress-dark-blue-1333004003/

This is also really nice on

OnGoldenPond · 25/07/2026 16:48

Sunnycats · 24/07/2026 20:43

@Whatwouldnanado I love the look of that uniqlo dress, Im off to Cyrpus in 2 weeks and would be perfect! Ive not ordered before, what's the sizing like? Im a fairly standard size 12, but I cant work out how that translates to the s,m,l etc!

Should be a medium. There’s size guides on the website to check.

Artesia · 25/07/2026 19:29

OnGoldenPond · 25/07/2026 16:48

Should be a medium. There’s size guides on the website to check.

I'm a 12 and bought medium. I wouldn't go smaller- they aren't huge