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(93 Posts)
Joseann Thu 29-Jun-23 16:37:24

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

BlueBelle Fri 30-Jun-23 08:56:53

It’s really pointless asking on here because we are all different shapes sizes and opinions It’s like on fb someone says can you recommend a hairdresser/ takeaway/ pub/ school and every one with 20 miles is mentioned because everyone has their own favourite and their own opinion so totally pointless to the ‘asker’

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 30-Jun-23 08:51:01

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? 😁

Redhead56 Fri 30-Jun-23 08:39:35

Now I know! I went to Boundary Mill and wondered why the Cath Kidston counter wasn’t there such a shame.

Redhead56 Fri 30-Jun-23 08:37:08

B but the belt just around the back as I don’t like belts around my waist (which has disappeared).

FannyCornforth Fri 30-Jun-23 08:31:50

Yes, Joseann, I’ve noticed that Cath Kidston have gone into administration.
A shame. Some poor decisions must have been made somewhere along the line

Joseann Fri 30-Jun-23 07:37:20

I wish there were an Eastenders dress FannyCornforth with all the gritty places! I'd buy that! grin

(My DG had a lovely Cath Kidston frock with posh places on it. It's a shame their last proper shop opposite Burlington Arcade is closing).

nanna8 Fri 30-Jun-23 07:26:21

All depends on your figure and if you have anything to hide ( fat tum, fat bum, you can guess what else !).I wouldn’t personally choose any of them, a bit ‘frumpy’

FannyCornforth Fri 30-Jun-23 07:10:16

I bought this yesterday!
A Coronation Street dress!

joanieclothing.com/coronation-street-x-joanie-mcdonald-coronation-street-print-dress.html

FannyCornforth Fri 30-Jun-23 07:07:27

I would have said A.
But I’d expect something really special for that money!

mumofmadboys Fri 30-Jun-23 06:40:48

I like B the best

NotSpaghetti Fri 30-Jun-23 06:22:02

I think B is best - but don't fasten the neck!

hollysteers Thu 29-Jun-23 21:03:13

A, although it’s not very exciting and seems rather expensive.

Marydoll Thu 29-Jun-23 19:52:10

I have one exactly the same as the yellow one, except in blue. It cost £15 in Tesco's sale. 😂

I have had so many compliments despite being vertically challenged and dumpy!

Joseann Thu 29-Jun-23 19:46:59

Interestingly I've just been reading Woman and Home August 2023.

Visgir1 Thu 29-Jun-23 19:36:01

Definitely A more on trend and agree tan leather belt would be lovely

eazybee Thu 29-Jun-23 19:21:29

Sorry,I don't like any of them, material patterns too fussy.
Very difficult to find a plain coloured dress without frills, drawstrings and voluminous sleeves at the moment.

Sarah72 Thu 29-Jun-23 19:18:14

Joseann

Thanks so much. I'm going to order A now, and will see how it sits on the waist, with maybe a change of belt.
A was sort of my 1st choice, (oh, and it's French!)

Surprised it’s French! C looks more French to me. I can’t imagine wearing any of them, but then that’s not my style of dressing.

M0nica Thu 29-Jun-23 19:13:05

Wothout knowing your height and shape it is really difficult to tell. I do not really like any of them but think C is dreadful, it is 'age appropriate' dressing at its worst.

J52 Thu 29-Jun-23 18:53:16

Against the trend - I like A, but I would change the belt to a tan leather one, or a canvas and leather one.
Only you can decide on how it looks on your body fit.
I’m off to JL tomorrow, I might hunt it out.

Poppyred Thu 29-Jun-23 18:38:52

Don’t like any of them to be honest. BUT as a last resort B.

Kim19 Thu 29-Jun-23 18:33:28

C A B in order of preference for me. Enjoy (whichever you choose).

Marydoll Thu 29-Jun-23 18:26:15

I'm between A and B. Just buy both! grin

CanadianGran Thu 29-Jun-23 18:18:17

I liked A the best. From the photo I can't really see if it buttons all the way down, or just to the waist, but I like the sleeve length and pattern.
Show us a photo once you receive it!

cc Thu 29-Jun-23 17:56:10

I think that A could look quite frumpy, the others are OK but just not my taste.

Oreo Thu 29-Jun-23 17:42:36

Go for A, by far the best👍🏻