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Spring dresses -any recommendations?

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 27-Mar-19 10:26:17

We're looking to update this page on spring dresses with the new season's styles ?. Any recommendations for specific dresses from those of you who've already started shopping? And are there any retailers you think should be included? smile

MacCavity2 Wed 27-Mar-19 10:34:22

Debenhams have a good range at the moment with discounts. I hope they don’t disappear.

DoraMarr Wed 27-Mar-19 11:44:47

I love To.ast. I realise they are expensive, but the fabrics, cut and prints are lovely, and they last a long time. I am 69 and have several To.ast dresses I have bought over the last few years, both summer and winter. They are flattering to someone who has middle aged spread!

neptune Wed 27-Mar-19 12:44:13

I buy quite a lot from the White Stuff. I like their colours and the dresses are usually a good length on me. Have my eye on this linen dress (I wear a lot of linen in the summer). It's a bit on the pricey side but there are usually discounts floating about. Just need the weather to warm up a notch more and I'll probably be convinced to buy it.

Teetime Wed 27-Mar-19 14:06:27

White Stuff and Monsoon have lovely spring things

suzied Wed 27-Mar-19 16:40:32

Cos and Uniqlo my favourites

mumofmadboys Wed 27-Mar-19 17:07:06

Seasalt have lots of lovely styles and fabrics

KatyK Wed 27-Mar-19 19:30:46

I like Roman (or Roman Originals). I got a lovely dress for a wedding from there last summer. I also like Lindy Bop, who are online. The specialise in 40s/50s style dresses.

diddy Thu 28-Mar-19 09:42:40

Sea salt and Monsoon for me

DanniRae Thu 28-Mar-19 09:49:39

I got a delightful dress made by "Hot Squash" for my son's wedding. I got it from Debenhams but it is also available from Next.

GabriellaG54 Thu 28-Mar-19 09:55:52

Wrap, floaty/lightweight midi length with stripes or small flowers.
Zara and New Look have some rather nice ones.

annodomini Thu 28-Mar-19 09:58:04

Any dress I buy has to cover my 'bingo wings'. Wish I still had the energy and the skill to make my own.

jamtart27 Thu 28-Mar-19 09:58:27

For everyday summer wear Next linen dresses loads of different prints and a comfortable fit for warm weather , even more budget friendly Asda George linen dresses, though they sell out fast .

anna7 Thu 28-Mar-19 10:00:40

Kaleidoscope (on line ) are good and they often have sales. I also like Monsoon , White stuff, Mint Velvet (in the sales) and PhaseEight, when I can get 20% off.

Edithb Thu 28-Mar-19 10:11:10

Hobbs usually have a style called Twitchill in different patterns or plain every year. Also Jigsaw. Neither are cheap but lovely fabrics and last years.

Marydoll Thu 28-Mar-19 10:47:21

I frequent most of the sites mentioned, but never pay the full price.
It got me thinking, not everyone can afford to buy from these sites, would it be worth including some lower priced items? After all, GN should be inclusive.
You can often find hidden gems in sites like Sainsbury's TU.

GrammaH Thu 28-Mar-19 10:50:49

I like the usual suspects such as Sea salt and White Stuff for every day, with Bombshell for special occasions. I also love the old fashioned cotton frocks at great prices from Dolly & Dotty and Pretty Kitty - both have some gorgeous florals for the summer.

GrammaH Thu 28-Mar-19 10:54:56

Marydoll I bought a couple of really cheap, lined linen dresses from Peacocks last year, I think they were £20 each & both get admired! No doubt they will be doing similar this year. The Dolly & Dotty and Pretty Kitty are mostly under £40 full price and I got 3 D&D for £50 in total in their sale. The quality is great & the ones I had are all lined!

Margs Thu 28-Mar-19 11:03:51

Well nothing by M&S, that's for sure.

I was in there yesterday - Ladies togs are still in the doldrums in terms of both style and quality.

Let's go back to the days when we could all dress up as Dame Hilda & Doctor Evadne and have done with it!

Wiltshiregrams Thu 28-Mar-19 11:05:24

OSKA. Quite expensive but beautifully cut and made. I buy a couple of items each season and they all seem to work together and last forever too.

BRedhead59 Thu 28-Mar-19 11:06:49

M and S WAKE UP!

Lilyflower Thu 28-Mar-19 11:07:58

It's been ages since I have bought a dress as I am a cold mortal and have to layer up in tights, jeans, socks, vests, gilets and coats to be even tolerably warm. I also do not go out much these days so don't need new clothes.

However, I have bought a stonkingly lovely and expensive dress for my DD's wedding in June from Phase Eight.

knspol Thu 28-Mar-19 11:45:11

Love OSKA too but expensive. Haven't looked at M&S clothes for quite a while but did see a recent advert for their linen outfits that looked rather nice, will have to investigate.

LizH13 Thu 28-Mar-19 11:56:35

I love Weird Fish very similar to Seasalt but not as pricey

LondonMzFitz Thu 28-Mar-19 12:48:06

Loving GrammaH's Pretty Kitty recommendation. Some of the dresses are a bit "out there" for me, but I've ordered the Wine Red Floral V Neck Crossover Top Empire Waist Swing Dress which is very pretty!