I've been on a look-out for simple cotton dresses which can double as a tunic during the colder months. These are factors that I consider before plonking down ££ for a dress:
1. Length
I can't do over the knee length because I'm so
2. Comfort
I like simple unfussy dresses which I can accessorize with different jewelry and belts.
3. Cost
I refuse to plonk down my hard earned money for casual attire BUT I will invest in a good coat, jacket, bag and accessories.
4. Wearability
I don't mind sheer fabrics but I've seen so many dresses with NO lining. Highly impractical. I'm sure I'll score a few wolfwhistles but for all the wrong reasons.
5. Fabric
I prefer cotton or modal which I can just throw into the washing machine and tumble dry.
Here are some of my picks:
Topshop Navy Cotton Crochet Smock dress £35 down to £15 www.topshop.com
I just bought this and it is surprisingly well made.
I just bought this and it is surprisingly well made.
American Vintage Cotton Jacksonville Tunic Dress £55 www.the-dressingroom.com
Petit Bateau "Sara" Dress 25€ www.monshowroom.com
Uniqlo Dark Purple T-shirt dress £12 www.uniqlo.co.uk
Lynn Adler Marine Cotton Voile Dress 68€ www.monshowroom.com
Twist & Tango Salute Dress 69€ www.monshowroom.com
Warehouse Shirt Dress £40 www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Asos Fitted Waist Sundress £22 www.asos.com
Lynn Adler Marine Cotton Voile Dress 68€ www.monshowroom.com
Twist & Tango Salute Dress 69€ www.monshowroom.com
Warehouse Shirt Dress £40 www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Asos Fitted Waist Sundress £22 www.asos.com
Wow, the Topshop one is fantastic value. I also really like the Lyn Adler voile dress and the Warehouse shirt dress. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWe have very similar tastes! Both the Topshop and Lynn Adler dresses are my favorites. I was surprised to see how well made the Topshop dress is. Made of 100% cotton and fully lined too. I paired it with my Hermes belt and Zanotti flats and they looked really good together.I love the Lynn Adler dress. The v neck and drop waist style work best on me. I'm contemplating to get that and/or Warehouse dress. I'm a sucker for ruffles and shirt dresses.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I've just received my Joules shirtdress but decided to swap it with a navy instead. I want to show off my red repetto flats :p