Where to find some 'everyday' dresses?

G86

Hey guys

Does anyone know where I can find some nice day dresses? I'm a bit of dress and cardi kinda girl but I was shopping at the weekend and came out with zilch! I did get a dress in New Look, but I'm returning it because I'm not mad keen on it at all - it was more of a 'I didn't get anything so I'll settle for this' kind of purchase!:o

I'm looking for something knee-length or shorter that accomodates my boobs too! I tried on a few nice dresses, but they just seemed to be tailored for more flat chested women, and it's so frustrating when a dress fits perfect everywhere else:(

dlambirl

+1 interested in this also

myxi

Hi girls

I'm pretty much the same. I tend to wear dresses, tights and cardigans more than I would wear jeans and a top.

I have my eye on 3 dresses in dunnes (getting paid thursday and I will be buying them then). Dunnes don't have them on their website but here's a discription.

Dress 1 - Black with a white speckled design, a-line and has pockets! Very flattering on (I'm a size 14).

Dress 2 - Black with a red/orange flower design. Low neck and it ties at the back under the boobs.

Dress 3 - Navy with a coloured design. Higher neckline than the other two but dips at the back. Has a small belt on it.

All 3 dresses are 28. Definitely worth a look.

I wish dunnes would work on their website!

Shmatter

myxi wrote: »

I wish dunnes would work on their website!

I agree, even if just for the dresses and shoes, I was so impressed at the start of the season, when they had a few things up, I assumed they'd keep it up, but no

Laurz858

yeah Savida in Dunnes is amazin!!! Ya shud defo check it out for dresses!! That new shop in the Jervis Centre -Forever 21 aint half bad either!!

jokettle

I get a lot of my everyday dresses in Urban Outfitters; add some accessories and you can wear them out to the pub as well! It's not overly fancy or formal thankfully, so it can be worth a look (especially if the sale is still on).

Novella

My godmother actually had a dress on her on New Years Day that was Savida from Dunnes Stores and it was gorgeous, so yeah, I definitely think there would be worth a look.

Did you have a look in River Island? I was on their website yesterday and I thought their new Spring stock was pretty nice.

awesom_o

Topshop have some nice day dresses.
If you go on their website, click on dresses and there is kind of a filtering thing.
It you filter 'tea dresses' and 'smock dresses', you can see some nice day dresses (and lovely prices too.. not)

G86

I actually didn't even look in Dunnes! I'll have a wee gander at the weekend so

Ach I thought Forever 21 was great, til I actually tried to find something to buy in it! I wasn't mad keen on anything I tried on in there. I've been in RI and Topshop but nothing jumped out at me...

Must pop my head into Urban Outfitters too, though I'm on a bit of a budget!:p

Edit: Just came across this - WANT! http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/dresses/day-dresses/blue-print-tea-dress-600076 I didn't see it at the weekend though, must have another look. I hate buying online because I generally don't know if a dress will fit til I try it on.

bobsxx

Try asos.com...love it and u can get some good bargains!
Look through their sale stuff they always have really nice dresses and always have sizes left! postage is cheap too and only takes a few days

Thought this dress was real cute...
http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Printed-Tea-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1349295&cid=8834&Rf-200=17&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Print

:P

Novella

G86 wrote: »

Edit: Just came across this - WANT! http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/dresses/day-dresses/blue-print-tea-dress-600076 I didn't see it at the weekend though, must have another look. I hate buying online because I generally don't know if a dress will fit til I try it on.

That's gorgeous

Sibylla

I get everyday dresses in most of the high street shops, Topshop, River Island, Miss Selfridges, I usually find my favourites online with places like Mina.

squeakyduck

Bershka
H&M (but try the larger stores like Dundrum or Blanch)
Pennys (hit and miss for me)
Dunnes
Topshop
TK Maxx
Forever 21, have to have a good root
Swamp or Quiz (hit and miss but good for a bargain)
Miss Selfridge.

Dotcomdolly

A couple from Next

http://www.nextdirect.com/ie/en/shopping/women/casualwear/17/4

http://www.nextdirect.com/ie/en/shopping/women/smartcasual/2/2

If you are in store you can pick up a €15 discount card for your first online order, which you can get delivered to store foc, or to your house for €5.

jellie

I saw a really cute purple print dress in dunnes today (but was in a hurry so didnt get to have a proper look). might go back tomorrow!

Awear have some nice ones, i like these (have them both! ):
http://www.awear.com/dresses/navy-ruffle-front-dress/invt/10401179navy/
http://www.awear.com/dresses/belted-spring-print-dress/invt/10401167/

asos can be good for casual dresses too.

G86

jellie wrote: »

I saw a really cute purple print dress in dunnes today (but was in a hurry so didnt get to have a proper look). might go back tomorrow!

Awear have some nice ones, i like these (have them both! ):
http://www.awear.com/dresses/navy-ruffle-front-dress/invt/10401179navy/
http://www.awear.com/dresses/belted-spring-print-dress/invt/10401167/

asos can be good for casual dresses too.

I tried that second one on the other day, but it didn't suit me at all

Thanks for the rest of the ideas girls, I think I've been pretty much everywhere except Dunnes so going to try it on Sat!

Shelga

I like this Tesco one but they don't deliver to ROI and stock is always limited instore... :rolleyes:

http://www.clothingattesco.com/womenswear/f+f-floral-print-dress/invt/bd022294/&bklist=icat,4,shop,catgwomens,womens-dresses

Tayla

I've got a few cute ones from new look.
Dorothy perkins sometimes have lovely ones online.
Savida are great, their facebook page is a bit better than the dunnes website.

Clare Bear

I was going to suggest A Wear for day dresses but I see you've already sussed it out! I was in Dunnes today and didn't see much in the line of nice day dresses, some lovely very dressy ones though. I love the Savida range, I almost always come out of there with something pretty.

There's a shop called Dress 4 Less in Swords and Blanchardstown Shopping Centres, not sure if they're in the city centre too? I've picked up some gorgeous dresses in there, might be worth a look if they're in town too. Definitely try a big Dunnes anyway for the Savida range, they might have more of a selection than what I saw today in a medium sized one.

PlayGirl

i really like this dress :
http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12554&catalogId=33055&parent_category_rn=&categoryId=208036&productId=2011978

does anyone know how much it is in euros?

yellowfolder

I love Carousel on Exchequer Street in Dublin, I have picked up a few quirky day dresses in the shop! definitely worth a visit.

Shmatter

PlayGirl wrote: »

i really like this dress :
http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=12554&catalogId=33055&parent_category_rn=&categoryId=208036&productId=2011978

does anyone know how much it is in euros?

I'd guess about 50e, if not more, they are owned by the same company that own topshop, such a rip off. They deliver to Ireland though, can work out loads cheaper if you're getting more then one item!

PlayGirl

Shmatter wrote: »

I'd guess about 50e, if not more, they are owned by the same company that own topshop, such a rip off. They deliver to Ireland though, can work out loads cheaper if you're getting more then one item!

i was afraid of that

going to england next week so if its that much ill definitely wait !