Am I asking too much?

[Biscuitbreaker]

Am looking for a maxi dress that I can wear during the day to a bbq party - and hopefully beyond.

All I want is one with proper straps so I can wear a proper bra, and a bit empire-line as I'm 11 weeks pregnant and getting a tummy. I'd also like it to go with my new tan bag!

Is that too much to ask? Why are they all strapless or slinky, or halterneck? :-(

Am 5ft 6 and a size 8-10, ghostly pale with red/brown hair.

Anyone spotted this dress to end my quest?

Eurghh dont ask.. I am in maxi dress hell. Desparate to find one I like but just cant..

Sorry thats not helpful is it!

No - but at least I'm not alone! Have looked at New Look, Topshop, Warehouse, Asos... you name it!

this is nice but expensive

in the purple i think for your colouring and handbag

???

too dark?

have you tried oli? I am wearing one from river island today, check the site as it's one you can't link from ... congrats on your pregnancy, I had a fab maxi when I was pg last summer strapless through so won't bother linking ...

I saw somebody in this and it looked lovely - however she had on a jacket, adn the next website is hopeless and you can't see the top, so I dont' k now if it has straps.

I've just bought an empire line patterned green one from Gap (25% off with Grazia coupon).
Very summery with big straps but they cross over at back so bra showage for all to view. Looks nice with gold sandals and belt.
So hard to find any at the moment, they were flying of the rack.

other colours availabe too

I had this last year and the fact that I could wear a bra with it was great.

Think I might get this one from Boden.Great reviews!

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/WH206/Womens-Appliqué-Maxi-Dress.html?NavGro upID=4

or this one.Both suitable for bra-wearing!

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Below-Knee-Dresses/WH207/Womens-Maxi-Jersey-Dress.html

Lots of lovely ones from Phase 8 with proper straps.

I like a couple of the Phase 8 ones, but the seem to be a bit too shape skimming for my bump!

Have just looked at Oli, there a couple of nice ones...

Have found this on which I like, but it's out of stock everywhere! Typical...

www.cargoclothing.com/shop/detail.aspx?cid=192&pid=2773

Sorry, I can't remember how to hyperlink...

Dorothy Perkins - I know I wouldn't have thought it either but look at:

knot

Would look lovely with a bump

Loads in the shop and very flattering

What about This

Thanks for all the suggestions...

what do we think of this?
Oli dress?