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Want a long hippy dress

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:06

Been looking for ages for a dress that I like. I have a picture of-
Long, to mid calf or ankles.
Empire line type
Non iron [is that too much wishful thinking]
Could be a pinafore or
Sleeveless

Would like it to be fitted on bodice/bust bit. Nothing too droopy or voluminous. Next had a goodish version in the summer with a ruched bustline bit and I should have bought it but waited for sale and it wasnt in the sale.Saw someone in a denim pinafore that would fit the bill but crapped out of asking her where she got it from.
I am a size 10. Am I mad though?

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DarrellRivers · 23/12/2008 17:10

I saw that Next dresss in the summer and waited for the sale and then -woosh-gone
Any way, no help, am looking for a cotton pinafore dress to wear over thick tight, trousers and with big pockets
I looked on All Saints and nothing came to mind

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:17

Snap! Just don't know where to look now.

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MaryBeWaiting · 23/12/2008 17:23

Any good? www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45003045

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:27

Oh sorry should have set budget. Too expensive.
I can spend around £40-50.

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:36

Quite like this one www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/35221075&bklist=icat,5,shop,women,dresses,smartdresses

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:37

Bit short maybe.

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JackieNoCribForABed · 23/12/2008 17:42

Something like this?

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:47

Bit like that but I don't do 'hand wash'. Also would like to wear now and halter-neck over skinny rib may not be a good look.

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MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 17:48

any good??

this one's better

JackieNoCribForABed · 23/12/2008 17:49

Mmm - yes, agree about hand wash. It's a pita.

woodenchair · 23/12/2008 17:49

do you like this?

MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 17:51

too short?

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:54

Ok first ebay-aargh
2nd great but ok in winter with polo?
Littlewoods looked very flattering
Primark too short.
Keep it up I may be able to spend some money!

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MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 17:57

Yes I agree 1st not my cup of tea, but you never know, taste is a strange thing and it wass labelled 'hippy'!!
Will have another look.........

MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 17:58

BTW I think you can layer a fine polo under anything, more or less.

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 17:59

Yeah might put a bid on second one.

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MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 18:00

not a very good picture here but description promising not sure about colour though?

MrsSeanBean · 23/12/2008 18:02

hmmmm quite cool in a genuine vintage way?

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 18:04

Hmm colour is a bit bleugh though I like style other one a bit too littlehouse on the prairie. I gotta go eat dinner now will check back later thanks

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MaryBeWaiting · 23/12/2008 18:28

not sure about colour

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 18:30

M&S not hippy enough. I also read it as linen bland

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 21:36

Bump

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mrsdisorganised · 23/12/2008 21:43

Nomads, dark star, namaste, Jordash...look on ebay lovely clothes

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pushchair · 23/12/2008 21:45

Are those brand names?

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mrsdisorganised · 23/12/2008 21:47

yes just type them into ebay or google..