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Knee length dresses to take you into spring
We present this season's most wearable longer-length dresses, from casual shifts to smarter occasion wear. Gransnetters share their tips for finding a flattering, longer length dress on the high street.
"Boden sells all its dresses in three lengths - I like them below my chubby knees and so I buy their jersey wrap dresses in longer length."
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| Casual linen dress | Chic belted dress |
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"Boden sells all its dresses in three lengths." |
Choose from regular or long length. Also comes in pretty navy polka dots - perfect for spring! |
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Buy: Boden, £69.50 |
Buy: Boden, £89.50 |
"It has taken me years to find the right style of dress for me - now I tend to have fitted A-line dresses, shifts in cotton, or wrap-around jersey styles which are flattering to my shape."
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| Animal print resort dress | Engineered stripe kimono dress |
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Relaxed and floaty, this M&S offering falls right to mid-calf. |
Knee length, 100% silk and nipped in at the waist - modern elegance at its best. |
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Buy: Marks & Spencer, £59 |
Buy: Jigsaw, £169 |
"I got a Bombshell dress a couple of years ago in the sale and it is just the most flattering dress I've ever owned. Go for it!"
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| Confident red moss crepe dress | Liberty archive lilac print dress |
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"It is just the most flattering dress I've ever owned." |
Relaxed but smart and so versatile it can be worn year-round. |
"Hobbs. They are expensive but worth saving for. The cut is sculpted, the materials top quality and I never saw anyone look bad in one."
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| Tanya dress | Athena dress |
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With a wrap fastening and its simple skirt, this is a great option for an evening out. |
A classic little black dress with a diagonal twist that makes it flattering and easy-to-wear. |
| Buy: Hobbs, House of Fraser, £79 |
"I discovered John Lewis's Personal Style Edit online. You put in all the relevant data (height, weight, age etc) plus all the things you want to avoid - tops of arms in my case!"
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| Tie waist dress | Sophie chambray dress |
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A slouchy, cool, long-sleeved shirt dress that hangs beautifully. |
A full skirt and cap sleeves make this one perfect for spring and summer. |
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Buy: Marks & Spencer, £55 |
Buy: Phase Eight, £89 |
"I bought a dress for work by Damsel in a Dress, a label I would never have tried before, and it's just perfect."
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| Snow Leopard shift dress | Diora dress |
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The perfect print to see spring in with, this dress falls right to the knee. |
A peplum frill around the hips and waist makes this both smart and flattering. |
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