momto4kiddos
Drama Llama
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Jun 26, 2014 11:45:15 GMT
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jul 31, 2023 16:48:32 GMT
I'm generally not a dress wearer, but this summer i've found a couple and am liking them for summer. Of course i'm not finding what I want and ordering off amazon isn't proving helpful.
In my 50's so nothing too short. Love anything that hides my stomach some so flowy. And the main problem is material, I just ordered a flowy tank and the material is super thin.
Anyone who has a go to place for dresses or bought something they love recently, i'd love to see.
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Post by Linda on Jul 31, 2023 16:53:14 GMT
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q8HKX2Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1I have a couple of these in different colours and like them - sizing was fine, I ordered my usual size and it fits, I didn't find the material super thin (although I didn't order super pale colours). They are maxi dress length on me with sneakers (I'm 5'8"). I was concerned the fabric would be too hot for summer in Florida but it's been okay Good luck - I'm currently searching for some fall dresses and not finding much
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Post by lisae on Jul 31, 2023 18:54:45 GMT
Dresses were the only thing I really wanted this spring. It had been a few years since I bought any. I love summer dresses to wear out during the day and evening. Bonus if it is something that will travel well and convert to everyday when it gets older. This is one of the best dresses I've ever bought: LL Bean dressThe pattern I bought is sold out but they have a few others. I also bought a couple of knit dresses from Talbots. They have a lot of stuff on clearance right now.
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 31, 2023 19:53:04 GMT
I have bought like 8 dresses from Walmart this year. Simple styles and most have pockets and less than $25 each.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jul 31, 2023 20:03:43 GMT
Talbot's has some great dresses for summer. They have a great sale going through Aug 6 as well. 25% off entire order, then another 50% off sale items. It's worth checking out. Talbot's Sale DressesTarget has some cute dresses this year as well at a good price point. I bought a flowy gauze dress in the spring and have worn the heck out of it.
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Post by flanz on Jul 31, 2023 20:42:16 GMT
Dresses were the only thing I really wanted this spring. It had been a few years since I bought any. I love summer dresses to wear out during the day and evening. Bonus if it is something that will travel well and convert to everyday when it gets older. This is one of the best dresses I've ever bought: LL Bean dressThe pattern I bought is sold out but they have a few others. I also bought a couple of knit dresses from Talbots. They have a lot of stuff on clearance right now. Thanks for this link! I just ordered the dress in two prints, both in L and XL. Fingers crossed that one size will fit well. I know returns aren't free, but I'm willing to pay the cost in the hopes of getting a good fit before these sell out. the black dotted one is backordered and will ship at the end of August which is ok for me. Thanks for this thread momto4kiddos!
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craftymom101
Pearl Clutcher
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Jul 31, 2014 5:23:25 GMT
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Post by craftymom101 on Jul 31, 2023 20:51:35 GMT
I picked up two dresses from Kohl's this summer that were less than $50 and I can wear them to work.
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Post by lisae on Jul 31, 2023 20:55:21 GMT
Dresses were the only thing I really wanted this spring. It had been a few years since I bought any. I love summer dresses to wear out during the day and evening. Bonus if it is something that will travel well and convert to everyday when it gets older. This is one of the best dresses I've ever bought: LL Bean dressThe pattern I bought is sold out but they have a few others. I also bought a couple of knit dresses from Talbots. They have a lot of stuff on clearance right now. Thanks for this link! I just ordered the dress in two prints, both in L and XL. Fingers crossed that one size will fit well. I know returns aren't free, but I'm willing to pay the cost in the hopes of getting a good fit before these sell out. the black dotted one is backordered and will ship at the end of August which is ok for me. Thanks for this thread momto4kiddos ! I hope they work for you. I love mine!
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Post by MichyM on Jul 31, 2023 20:56:41 GMT
Dresses were the only thing I really wanted this spring. It had been a few years since I bought any. I love summer dresses to wear out during the day and evening. Bonus if it is something that will travel well and convert to everyday when it gets older. This is one of the best dresses I've ever bought: LL Bean dressThe pattern I bought is sold out but they have a few others. I also bought a couple of knit dresses from Talbots. They have a lot of stuff on clearance right now. I like this one, especially in the blue with white dots. I’ve never made a purchase from LL Bean, but may have to try. Hoping a petite length is good on my 5’ 3 1/2” self. I hate being right on the cusp of regular and petite!
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Post by flanz on Jul 31, 2023 21:06:02 GMT
Dresses were the only thing I really wanted this spring. It had been a few years since I bought any. I love summer dresses to wear out during the day and evening. Bonus if it is something that will travel well and convert to everyday when it gets older. This is one of the best dresses I've ever bought: LL Bean dressThe pattern I bought is sold out but they have a few others. I also bought a couple of knit dresses from Talbots. They have a lot of stuff on clearance right now. I like this one, especially in the blue with white dots. I’ve never made a purchase from LL Bean, but may have to try. Hoping a petite length is good on my 5’ 3 1/2” self. I hate being right on the cusp of regular and petite! Crap - I probably should have ordered petite for the length!
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Post by MichyM on Jul 31, 2023 21:10:56 GMT
Well bummer, I didn't order because the navy with dots is OOS until the end of August so by the time it would arrive I'd have maybe another couple of weeks or so of weather when it could be worn. flanz, I hope the regular length works for you!
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Post by flanz on Jul 31, 2023 21:31:52 GMT
Well bummer, I didn't order because the navy with dots is OOS until the end of August so by the time it would arrive I'd have maybe another couple of weeks or so of weather when it could be worn. flanz , I hope the regular length works for you! Thanks! I'm going to try calling and see if I can switch to petite. So glad you raised that issue! ETA: Customer service rep was very nice. One of the prints was not going to be available in petite, the navy dot one will be at the end of August, so she switched that for me. I have a feeling I'm going to be double-billed and will need to deal with that if it occurs. Happy dress shopping everyone!
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Post by nightnurse on Aug 1, 2023 0:28:36 GMT
BLENCOT Women's Casual Boho... www.amazon.com/dp/B09WRGZ3ZC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareTiktok made me buy that dress and both I (49, shirt and chubby) and my daughter (18, shirt but not chubby) love it. I’ve also bought quite a few dresses from Ann Taylor and loft this summer. My favorites though are vintage inspired dresses and I get them from Unique Vintage, Top Vintage and modcloth. Unique Vintage is doing a Barbie collab and has some adorable outfits inspired by the movie.
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Post by lisae on Aug 1, 2023 2:06:32 GMT
I remembered that the LL Bean dress also comes in black. It is listed as a separate item number because the solid black is cheaper than the prints. Looks like that one is available in all sizes: LL Bean black dress
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Post by flanz on Aug 1, 2023 4:36:44 GMT
Thanks, Lisa.
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ellen
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 30, 2014 12:52:45 GMT
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Post by ellen on Aug 1, 2023 12:37:42 GMT
My daughters and I have bought some cute inexpensive dresses at Target. Check out your local boutique stores too. Some of my favorite spring/summer dresses have been purchased locally. I’ve had good luck at Gap and Loft too.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 1, 2023 13:20:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2023 14:39:55 GMT
MITILLY Women's Casual T-Shirt Dresses Sleeveless V Neck Button Down A Line Loose Swing Short Dress with Pockets a.co/d/1ZUVwczI have this one in three colors.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 1, 2023 15:52:56 GMT
I've had decent luck with maurices
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Post by MichyM on Aug 1, 2023 16:12:10 GMT
I have that dress in the blue stripes. I think I paid just over $20 for it and get compliments every time I wear it. Go figure! A FYI, it runs large.
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