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Dungaree Dress. Yay or Nay?

(45 Posts)
snowberryZ Wed 05-Oct-22 15:14:34

I've seen a lovely needle cord dungaree dress in midi length.
I except I'd wear it with thick tights and ankle boots?
Can they look nice on, or would it look childish?
Or should I not care hmm

NotSpaghetti Wed 05-Oct-22 17:56:10

That's a nice shape BlueBelle - I had one like that a while ago which i wore out - it was a fabulous emerald green.

Do you mind sharing the make?

Kalu Wed 05-Oct-22 18:03:26

If you like it snowberry, buy it.

Fabulous dungarees BlueBelle. I would say that as I have linen ones?. Soooo comfy.

BlueBelle Wed 05-Oct-22 18:19:35

Notspaghetti I don’t mind sharing at all but you won’t like it It’s one of the very very cheap Chinese sites which I just couldn’t resist it came on time, it’s a decent weight, and cost about £12 or £14 I had it last year and it washes up well (although I do everything on 30* anyway)

Mapleleaf Wed 05-Oct-22 18:20:33

If you would like one, can afford to buy one, then go ahead and get it. I’m sure it will look lovely on you.

henetha Wed 05-Oct-22 18:23:26

I greatly believe that we should wear what we want to wear, so go ahead and buy it. If it makes you feel good then ignore what others say. I hope it's lovely.

Sarah74 Wed 05-Oct-22 20:32:05

Is it this sort of thing? Not a fan myself, but why don’t you try it and see how you feel?

www.seasaltcornwall.com/barrepta-cove-denim-pinafore-dress?glCountry=GB&glCurrency=GBP&color=17830&lgw_code=11383-272238B013&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInfzXx-nJ-gIVhO7tCh3IwwXPEAQYAyABEgIEsfD_BwE

Sarah74 Wed 05-Oct-22 20:33:55

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NotSpaghetti Wed 05-Oct-22 21:47:28

Well I think it's great BlueBelle
It has a more relaxed feel than some.

BlueBalou Thu 06-Oct-22 06:16:10

I like that Sarah74, really nice ?

JaneJudge Thu 06-Oct-22 07:01:40

wear what you want smile

DanniRae Thu 06-Oct-22 07:46:57

I bought a midi denim skirt to wear in the summer with bare legs and then realised that my legs are so awful I didn't want to show them. So I am planning on wearing it with leggings, a thick jumper and my 3/4 clumpy boots. I haven't tried it all on yet but in my mind it will look ok.
I love the sound of your dungaree dress SnowberryZ so definitely go for it!! grin

Caleo Thu 06-Oct-22 09:08:27

I like the idea of a dungaree dress, as it does not visually stop at waist level. I used to have a waist to show off but have not done so for many years and now need garments that bypass my waist.

I'd wear a dungaree dress if they were warm but I am not thinking denim for the colder weather and fuel shortage.

Unless you have a good figure you'd need a loose jumper not a clingy one under your dungaree dress.

NotSpaghetti Thu 06-Oct-22 09:12:21

caleo - you say you now need garments that bypass your waist. - I need garments that bypass my body grin

lixy Thu 06-Oct-22 09:15:39

I love my denim dungaree dress - warm with a jumper and tights in the winter; cool with a Tshirt in the summer.

Critically it has pockets that are big enough to be useful!

A needlecord one sounds great, hope you enjoy it.

Shelflife Thu 06-Oct-22 09:25:38

Snowberry, I say Yay. Go for it , why on earth not ? Enjoy wearing it.

Susie42 Fri 07-Oct-22 13:00:14

@Sarah74

This dress looks like my old school uniform so not for me. OK on small girls but not for adults.

Visgir1 Fri 07-Oct-22 13:26:19

Shelflife

Snowberry, I say Yay. Go for it , why on earth not ? Enjoy wearing it.

If your not sure once you get it, send it back., also if not sure on size order x2 and see what you think is best. I do that all the time.

Sarah74 Fri 07-Oct-22 13:35:35

Susie42

@Sarah74

This dress looks like my old school uniform so not for me. OK on small girls but not for adults.

Just to reiterate - I don’t like this style at all!

avitorl Fri 07-Oct-22 19:01:43

I think it looks awful in the photo but it might look ok with thick tights and boots