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Please help me find a dress to wear in the evenings on holiday.

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CosmicMountain · 26/07/2026 15:53

I'm going to Portugal soon and its forecast to be 30°C at 8pm. And I already run hot thanks to perimenopause.

I'd like a lovely dress to wear to go out to dinner in the evening that won't leave me sticky.

Maybe no sleeves to air my armpits but wide straps so I'm not revealing too much flesh. I must wear a bra (34f).

Not billowy - too much fabric. Talking of fabric, is it best to go for light cotton, linen or perhaps viscose?

Colour wise, I'm flexible. I have dark brown hair and eyes and love burnt orange or jade green.

I'm size 12-14, bigger bust than hips and a slightly wobbly belly. I don't like anything high necked.

Budget is ideally less than £100.

Can anyone recommend something vaguely like this?

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Shinyandnew1 · 01/08/2026 11:25

CosmicMountain · 29/07/2026 16:54

You are! Live you for that @EleanorMc67

I'm expecting a few packages in the next couple of days. Can't wait to try them on!

Have you got any keepers?!

CosmicMountain · 02/08/2026 18:54

I've only worn the orange one from John Lewis so far @Shinyandnew1. It's beautiful 😍

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EleanorMc67 · 03/08/2026 00:33

CosmicMountain · 02/08/2026 18:54

I've only worn the orange one from John Lewis so far @Shinyandnew1. It's beautiful 😍

This one? Is it as bright in reality? I really like the shape (I have an indigo Toast one that's quite similar, which I love), but think the colour might be too intense for me ... & that I should try the rust Albaray one instead!

Glad you got something you liked from the suggestions!

Please help me find a dress to wear in the evenings on holiday.
CosmicMountain · 03/08/2026 09:04

Yes that one. It is as bright, if not more! The Albaray one is now in the sale, depending on the size you need.

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