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Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays

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MaidOfSteel · 15/08/2026 15:54

Hello all. I’d really appreciate your help.

I have a couple of winter holidays planned and have been looking for one, or maybe even two dresses to take. I’ve searched and searched with no luck and I’m hoping you ladies might know of some lesser known brands that might have the kind of thing I’m after. Everything I look at is patterned and I already have lots of lovely, patterned dresses. I’m completely stuck!

I’m looking for a day dress, but not too casual.
V-neck or scooped neck. I don’t really want to be showing any cleavage. Wrap front dresses don’t work on me at all; they tend to gape.
Midi length.
A block colour. I like pinks, blues, red, pale buttery yellow, white and khaki.
I’d prefer something with a bit of stretch, even it’s just at the waist.
A defined waist, shirred or elasticated. I’m an hourglass shape.
Short or capped sleeves.

I’m in my mid 50s, 5ft 7ins and size 10/12. I don’t mind the type of fabric used; I find man-made fabrics drape better on me.I need to shop online as I have mobility problems and can go to a max of £60 to £70.

I hope my request is not too cheeky. Any ideas, advice and guidance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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notnorman · 15/08/2026 16:17

I am interested too!!

notnorman · 15/08/2026 16:18

(I do find joules good for ‘normal’ dresses

Atleastitsnotsunstroke · 15/08/2026 16:42

What kind of sleeves?

CharlotteStreetW1 · 15/08/2026 16:50

Is it for cold weather do you mean?

I have various midi dresses from Monsoon, plain and patterned, warm weather and cold weather, so you might find something there.

pearlchoker · 15/08/2026 17:14

Take a look on Seasalt, Monsoon and John Lewis. I've usually found something similar on these.

madaboutpurple · 15/08/2026 17:37

Do you buy from Vinted/eBay you will save a lot if you buy from them. It is also eco friendly.

EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 03:57

Ah - just realised that you are probably not meaning cold weather holidays?! In which case tights & boots are irrelevant! Is it somewhere that will be hot?

Yello24 · 16/08/2026 05:33

I just bought a couple of simple heavy stretch cotton mix plain dresses with short sleeves and scoop/v neck from Mountain Warehouse. Easy to pack and wear for holidays and £20-25. They have plain or patterned.

minnowonthesay · 16/08/2026 05:37

Here’s a couple more from Debenhams, on the website you can filter by sleeve type, dress style, occasion….

Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays
Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays
Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays
LaMarschallin · 16/08/2026 05:46

Bailly Fit And Flare Dress | Hobbs UK | https://share.google/5FpgOPSlK1tOkGpaN
I quite like colour block dresses in more than one colour. I've seen this one irl and it hangs beautifully.
The only thing is, you said "not too casual" but this might be too formal.

Eta May be out of stock now, on reflection, but Vinted may be worth a look. I got a lovely navy and yellow colour block Hobbs dress from there.

MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:53

EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 03:57

Ah - just realised that you are probably not meaning cold weather holidays?! In which case tights & boots are irrelevant! Is it somewhere that will be hot?

Canary Islands, it's usually about 25C when we go.

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MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:53

I wasn't expecting so many replies! I'll go through them all right now. Thanks again!

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MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:54

Atleastitsnotsunstroke · 15/08/2026 16:42

What kind of sleeves?

Short or capped. I like 3/4 sleeves, too, but not sure if they're summery enough. Ta.

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MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:56

madaboutpurple · 15/08/2026 17:37

Do you buy from Vinted/eBay you will save a lot if you buy from them. It is also eco friendly.

I'm happy to use eBay. Thanks for prompting me as I hadn't thought of that!

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MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:59

EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 03:54

Jersey shirt-dresses? They're a heavier weight, can easily be worn with tights & boots, & layers below &/or on top.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-fae-jersey-shirt-dress-denim-blue-d1762blu

This is perfect! Just what I'm looking for. And versatile, too. The mid blue is perfect, but they don't have it in my size. I'll keep an eye out in case it comes back into stock.Thank you!

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EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 17:16

MaidOfSteel · 16/08/2026 15:59

This is perfect! Just what I'm looking for. And versatile, too. The mid blue is perfect, but they don't have it in my size. I'll keep an eye out in case it comes back into stock.Thank you!

Oh good! Have you seen this Boden one? Comes in red or navy.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-marcia-jersey-shirt-dress-poppy-red-d1600red

Marcia Jersey Shirt Dress-Poppy Red

Shirt dresses are synonymous with summer like ice-creams and beach holidays. Light, airy and polished in equal measure, this short sleeve style is your latest update. Choose from stripes, prints and solid colours and layer with a cotton knit until temp...

https://www.boden.com/products/women-marcia-jersey-shirt-dress-poppy-red-d1600red

EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 17:44

You said you liked pale yellow. This one isn't jersey, it's cotton cheesecloth (so definitely just for warm-weather holidays, whereas the jersey ones are quite cross-over, seasonally). But if you're not a puffed-sleeve hater, it has a shirred waist.

https://www.whistles.com/product/shirred-cheesecloth-midi-dress-41254.html

Butter Shirred Cheesecloth Midi Dress | WHISTLES | Whistles UK |

Shop the Butter Shirred Cheesecloth Midi Dress at Whistles. Order now.

https://www.whistles.com/product/shirred-cheesecloth-midi-dress-41254.html

EleanorMc67 · 16/08/2026 18:20

Another Boden one. Olive/khaki green.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-alba-smocked-jersey-midi-dress-black-d1499blk

Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays
searchforthesun · 16/08/2026 18:47

They do this dress is a few colours. Very easy to wear.

Looking for online midi day dresses in block colours for winter holidays
Lovetoplan · 17/08/2026 18:29

I have a great previous year one from Jigsaw - Crepe Jersey Zip Dress | Cream – Jigsaw https://share.google/ogzrbMptM3dGsZd4u. May be you could find it on Vinted or Ebay?

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