Where to find cute, functional dresses

[Anonymous]

I was at a bakery yesterday, and the young man behind a counter was being so friendly and helpful, unlike the couple times I had gone before. I was wondering what was going on, then I realized, I looked different! Before I was wearing my SAHM uniform of T-shirt and shorts, yesterday I had decided to put on a dress and a cute hat for some reason.

Above episode sort of makes me want to overhaul my wardrobe and buy some cute but functional dresses (I have 3 year old and a 1 year old). I am 5'2" and 130 lbs. Most of my weight is on my stomache and thigh, so I can't wear any ol' cotton/jersey dress from Old Navy and look good - the dresses need to be A-line, perhaps with a high waist. Any ideas which brand I should try? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I just found a bunch of cute sundresses at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. They are by a brand called "Lola" (never heard of it before!) and were located in the "Active wear" section instead of the dress section.

They were only $24.99 each and I think they are very cute and flattering.

They remind me in style of these by PrAna

http://www.prana.com/women/clothing/dresses-skirts.html?gclid=CJ3Bl5WU5r8CFQQQ7AodigwAOg

[Anonymous]

Many dresses at modcloth.com. Read details and reviews carefully. Best source I've found for dresses with pockets, my mother necessity.

[Anonymous]

Boden, but they are a little pricey. Only buy on sale.

[Anonymous]

Yes, Boden. Maybe Lands End?

[Anonymous]

I wore a dress from Target on Friday and got so many compliments. Marshalls usually has a decent selection and Lord and Taylor is my go to for nicer things (although you can get some amazing deals in the sale section). I think wearing dresses is so much easier because it is only one piece...no need to find multiple things!

[Anonymous]

Ha. I thought you were going to say all the added attention was because your blouse came unbuttoned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha. I thought you were going to say all the added attention was because your blouse came unbuttoned.

[Anonymous]

Garnet hill has cute dresses in flattering cuts. Good quality. I wear them all summer long.

[Anonymous]

Lands end, Macy's INC and Athleta are the dresses I get the most compliments on

[Anonymous]

Lambs end is my go-to for mommy dresses. They hold up very well and they have many styles that are flattering on my pear shape.

[Anonymous]

CP Shades

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lambs end is my go-to for mommy dresses. They hold up very well and they have many styles that are flattering on my pear shape.

I love your typo. Wool from a lamb's butt makes the best clothes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha. I thought you were going to say all the added attention was because your blouse came unbuttoned.

I remember getting a ton of attention at the beginning of my pg with ds. My boobs were huge and I was losing weight from morning sickness. It was an interesting few weeks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Boden, but they are a little pricey. Only buy on sale.

definitely boden! They have a lot of stock in the clearance section at the moment.