Midi/Maxi Dress

tickingclock · 09-03-2016 10:40PM #1

Hi
Ive three summer weddings and the first is in seven weeks. Ive been looking for ages but no joy. Im 32 and a size 14. I always wear maxi dresses with flats as I hate my calves on display. However I like midi dresses. I think there younger looking and with heels id get away with the slightly bigger calves!!
Id love something with cap sleeves and a bright summer colour. I love the style of dresses where the top and skirt are different. Ive tryed Asos and Littlewoods and Debnahams.

Ive tryed on this one. At 269 its out of my budget but i liked it on
http://www.coast-stores.com/p/roccabella-jacquard-dress/1583256?locale=en

I havent tryed this dress. Its shorter, like the cap sleeves but not the colours
http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g65190s3#391509

I also tryed on this dress. I loved how the end of it flowed and hung but didnt like the colour or style of the top
http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g6942s4#369010

Has anyone spotted anything similar and cheaper in the shops or online?
Any help or suggestions appreciated please.
Thanks

Tabitha1950 · 10-03-2016 03:46AM

Gorgeous dresses. Have you looked in department stores like: Dillards, Nordstrom, Belk, JcPenny, Macy's yet? Also stores like Maurices, Charlotte Rousse, and Dressbarn may have something you're looking for.

I think they are all wonderful picks!

Jamaican Me Crazy · 10-03-2016 12:28PM

Tabitha1950 wrote: »

Gorgeous dresses. Have you looked in department stores like: Dillards, Nordstrom, Belk, JcPenny, Macy's yet? Also stores like Maurices, Charlotte Rousse, and Dressbarn may have something you're looking for.

I think they are all wonderful picks!

Most posters on this site are based in Ireland. I'm not sure would those stores deliver here.

What about Coast or Karen Millen in Kildare Village? They normally have a great selection and more affordable prices.

The Coast dress is gorgeous!

Sunny Dayz · 10-03-2016 03:52PM

The Coast dress you linked is gorgeous, love the colour and the style of the skirt. As you have said you like where the top and skirt are different would you consider wearing separates? That way you could pair different tops with the skirt and get more wear out of it?

Nice floral skirt in Oasis:
http://www.oasis-stores.com/botanical-placement-midi-skirt/skirts/oasis/fcp-product/5764958

Warehouse dress
http://www.warehouse.co.uk/printed-midi-dress/dresses/warehouse/fcp-product/02549399

Some gorgeous Coast skirts on the Next website:
http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g31568s3#113004
http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g6n2040s3#395548 (love this one!)
http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g6n36s5#367227

LinF · 10-03-2016 06:05PM

I like this one
http://productimages.drct2u.com/quickview_main_product/products/sz/sz980/k01sz980510a.jpg

website: http://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/home.action

Mammapinkbear · 10-03-2016 07:12PM

Try ladyvb.com they are an irish site for an actual boutique based in Cork? But they have some lovely dresses and even some top and skirt combos that when paired together would give you the look that your after. Plus their clothing are for the most part reasonably priced and delivery is really quick too.
I have no connection to them - I have just shopped online with them a few times and like their stuff - I was just looking at their new arrivals on facebook before I read this post and thats why I thought of them!

tickingclock · 10-03-2016 10:49PM

Thanks a million for all the suggestions.
I can't multi quote! I'm hoping to go to Kildare Village next week. Coast is closed there but I will have a good look around. I love the Coast dresses on the Next site. The skirt and top idea is a great idea. However all the skirts are bordering on too short for me. Honestly my legs aren't great. I looked on the ladyvb.com site. Very very impressed. The prices are excellent.
This is my favourite dress because of the length.
https://www.ladyvb.com/collections/new-spring-collection/products/navy-multi-coloured-dip-back-dress
Im not crazy about the top of it but its the midi length I'd like. Does anyone know any other boutiques in Ireland that are online and deliver please? Im not on Facebook. Thanks for all the suggestions

LinF · 11-03-2016 10:25AM

Mammapinkbear wrote: »

Try ladyvb.com they are an irish site for an actual boutique based in Cork? But they have some lovely dresses and even some top and skirt combos that when paired together would give you the look that your after. Plus their clothing are for the most part reasonably priced and delivery is really quick too.
I have no connection to them - I have just shopped online with them a few times and like their stuff - I was just looking at their new arrivals on facebook before I read this post and thats why I thought of them!

They are great and as you mentioned, very reasonably priced. I've passed on the website to my friends here in Wales. Thanks a million for the info.

dee_mc · 22-03-2016 08:59PM

Spotted this in Oasis and thought of your thread
http://www.oasis-stores.com/organza-midi-dress/dresses/oasis/fcp-product/5790865
Did you get sorted?

Mollyd90 · 22-03-2016 11:17PM

dee_mc wrote: »

Spotted this in Oasis and thought of your thread
http://www.oasis-stores.com/organza-midi-dress/dresses/oasis/fcp-product/5790865
Did you get sorted?

That dress is gorgeous

tickingclock · 23-03-2016 01:45PM

dee_mc wrote: »

Spotted this in Oasis and thought of your thread
http://www.oasis-stores.com/organza-midi-dress/dresses/oasis/fcp-product/5790865
Did you get sorted?

That dress is gorgeous and much cheaper than Coast dresses. It's a tad on the short side of midi for my legs!! I haven't got anything and stopped looking. I'm hoping I'll be lucky and randomly browsing and find a show stopper!!

meeeeh · 24-03-2016 03:29PM

Op did you try House of Fraser? They have huge selection of occasion dresses on their website.

SarahMollie · 24-03-2016 04:36PM

Hi OP,

Have you been on Asos? I've 5 weddings this summer so I feel you pain. I've got 3 dresses from Asos so far, mostly midi, but a bit of a variance in length. I also bought one on Chichi London and another from Coast (Arnotts sale).

Anyhow, I've found Asos great because they've started a subsection called dresses for weddings. Now they're not all to my taste but there are some gems. Free delivery, and now also free returns as of last week!

This is probably my favorite one that I've bought so far; http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Lace-Crop-Top-Midi-Prom-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5859175&cid=15493&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Baby+blue&totalstyles=898&gridsize=3

LinF · 25-03-2016 11:05AM

SarahMollie - I love ASOS, good value & great styles. Don't why I did not think of it - maybe my subconscious was being selfish!

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