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Joseann Thu 29-Jun-23 16:37:24

Help please.
A, B, or C ? No special occasion, just for outings.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 30-Jun-23 12:27:50

I see. It was probably a good bargain. I wouldn’t call £171 expensive but we are all different.

grannybuy Fri 30-Jun-23 12:29:56

None look very expensive, but I’d go for B. The pattern of C is too big.

Fae1 Fri 30-Jun-23 12:32:19

Don't like any of them. Not my style as they're all too 'fussy'. But we're all different.

harrysgran Fri 30-Jun-23 12:38:36

Depends on figure really but if pushed C

Anniel Fri 30-Jun-23 12:45:30

I would go for,C. Colourful and striking. Otherwise B.

stewaris Fri 30-Jun-23 12:52:45

A for me but I'd change the belt.

Annie29 Fri 30-Jun-23 13:03:20

It's a B from me.

4allweknow Fri 30-Jun-23 13:03:31

A not for me with the tie in the middle ( or anywhere really). B for the tie at the neck. C would just scrape through if a solud or smaller pattern and didn't have flared end on the sleeves. Sorry, no help, These are really based on what would suit me and my own taste. You'll have your own taste and know what will flatter you.

Damdee Fri 30-Jun-23 13:03:35

I prefer A - which I think you have chosen.

Wyllow3 Fri 30-Jun-23 13:08:36

I'd go to Seasalt

www.seasaltcornwall.com/seed-packet-bamboo-jersey-midi-dress

Wyllow3 Fri 30-Jun-23 13:13:38

The Folkloric Floral Maritime pattern, £67.

Diplomat Fri 30-Jun-23 13:43:02

Personally I like B. So difficult to find suitable dresses. There are so few individual boutiques. Can anyone recommend something good online apart from the usual, John Lewis, Seasalt, White Stuff etc. ?

Cherylrov Fri 30-Jun-23 13:44:10

Would be A for me as casual but smart

sazz1 Fri 30-Jun-23 13:50:17

A nice to just pop on for sightseeing shopping lunch out etc
B is nice too
Don't like C too flashy pattern

farview Fri 30-Jun-23 13:51:29

I think A is lovely...

Mollygo Fri 30-Jun-23 13:57:11

C for me. It would mean I’d have to, wear my one remaining pair of shoes with slightly higher heels, so I wouldn’t be wearing it if I was walking any long distance.

semperfidelis Fri 30-Jun-23 14:19:14

B. I prefer the longer length. Worn with super clean white pumps/trainers. Both of the others need to be worn with heels, and I can't wear those any more.

Norah Fri 30-Jun-23 14:50:18

Germanshepherdsmum

I’m with Norah, much prefer something more fitted or tailored. Probably all those years of wearing suits - I’ve become sartorially institutionalised - but shapeless does nothing for me.
Were you having a bad day Fanny? 😁

I've never been "suited" by a profession, but I certainly want waist lines nipped in and belted. Otherwise I look straight - I'm not, I have a nice waist which I diet and exercise to maintain.

pinkjj27 Fri 30-Jun-23 15:41:34

I don’t realy like any of them,
on A I don’t like the style or the draw string and it’s a funny length I perfer a midi or the new maxmidi lenghth
B is better but don’t like the tie at the neck
C is a bit loud and yet garish at the same time and again dont like the style.
I really dislike long sleeves in the Summer, so I wouldn’t go for any of them but B is the best .
I am tall and slim with slim arms but someone shorter or bigger might suit these styles better. It really is down to your own personal style.

JPB123 Fri 30-Jun-23 15:58:36

It depends on your height,weight,colouring. Better to try something on than hazard a guess.I do like them all !

ParlorGames Fri 30-Jun-23 16:35:33

It really depends on your height and build; I am only 5 feet tall and would like a bag of spuds in all those dresses.

Casdon Fri 30-Jun-23 16:39:52

I picture Joseann as about 5’6”, blond, slim and quite glam. Despite all the negative comments I think she’ll look good in A with flat sandals and a tan leather belt.

FannyCornforth Fri 30-Jun-23 16:49:04

I’m pretty certain that you are right Casdon
I think that she will currently have a tan too

GrammaH Fri 30-Jun-23 17:01:27

I don't like any of them but then I'm looking at them just as dresses - I'm sure Joseann is comfortable with her style and look fab in all 3. I don't actually think the stance of the models does them any favours, A looks like a sack of straw tied up in the middle! I'd love to see Joseann modelling the dress. I notice Boden have a sale & the prices are excellent for good quality. I think A is very expensive considering it's in a sale & what it looks like but I would pay that for a Bombshell "Grace" dress in the sale!!

Tink75 Fri 30-Jun-23 17:17:09

C is fine.