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Anonymous wrote:I mean, you can't go wrong with the Somerset or any number of Somerset lookalikes.

these are terrible for big bust and pretty bad for under 5'5"

Agree. And they are so recognizable at this point that they scream "cheap Anthro because I have no style."

I love this one and would wear to our CC.

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/products/marley-embroidered-dress-solid-nautical-navy

I’m 5’4” and slim but don’t love my upper arms. I might try a simple dress like this from COS: https://www.cos.com/en-us/women/womenswear/dresses/mididresses/product/sculpted-gathered-jersey-midi-dress-dark-blue-1339392001

These look nice:
https://www.jmclaughlin.com/products/cerina-dress-amalfi-coast-lt-blue-yellow
https://www.jmclaughlin.com/products/kailyn-maxi-dress-faiz-frame-white-navy

This in either color is a good blank slate to work from . . . sleeves are forgiving, as is the shift shape; linen blend is perfect for the season and daytime; can dress it up with accessories. It's short but not inappropriately so (the regular version will likely come to your knee if you're petite) . . .

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=889963032&vid=1&pcid=69883&cid=69883&nav=meganav%3AWOMEN%3AWOMEN%27S+CLOTHING%3ADresses+%26+Jumpsuits#pdp-page-content

. . .or if you prefer something midi with more waist definition, this can also work with the right accessories to dress it up a bit . . .

https://us.boden.com/products/women-ivy-linen-midi-dress-summer-blue-chambray-d1510aqu

. . . or this if you prefer a more tailored look:

https://us.boden.com/products/women-ora-linen-blend-shirt-dress-navy-d1611nav

I found a bunch of suitable dresses recently at Nordstrom Rack.

Anonymous wrote:How dressy? Budget?

Here are a couple of knee length options.

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/flutter-sleeve-dress/WX00958.html?pid=WX00958&dwvar_WX00958_Color=NAVY

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/cotton-blend-puff-sleeve-floral-print-dress/WX00942.html?pid=WX00942&dwvar_WX00942_Color=BLKM

I like the second dress with the print for a daytime country club party.

Anonymous wrote:Shirt dress? Hobbs has petites
https://www.hobbs.com/us/product/brigitta-cotton-shirt-dress/0126-5702-1144L00-MIDNIGHT-NAVY.html#cgid=clothing-dresses-shirt&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0126-5702-1144L00-MIDNIGHT-NAVY&pos=7

+1 Hobbs petites are great but on the more expensive side. We don't know OP's budget are other pertinent details a PP saked above.

Search midi dress with sleeves petite

https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=860231021&rrec=true&mlink=5050%2C12413545%2Cbrproduct2_rr_2&clink=12413545&vid=1#pdp-page-content


https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-poplin-midi-wrap-front-dress/id_390587?attributes=44967,13330&source=GS¤cy=USD&geo=US&skumv=6471542&promotion-code=RELAX&promotion-pin=0&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMG_SEM_GGL_LF_US_PMAX_X_X_WOMENS_CLOTHING_NB_X&cm_mmc=139971612&SC=pla_non-brand&CMPGN=21854784369&ADGRP=&KYW=&MT=&DV=m&PID=6471542&TRGT=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2YDQBhD_ARIsAE1qeSdvxLpIi_RoNcyBLCsVRzaKUor3ocwdm8XQJv5-iJpPJxoL2XUO-owaAs5BEALw_wcB&CH=Google%20AdWords&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21854793573&gbraid=0AAAAAD0LEXGW5aMgUj_3-2t76ZgPbXDA7

Anonymous wrote:I mean, you can't go wrong with the Somerset or any number of Somerset lookalikes.

these are terrible for big bust and pretty bad for under 5'5"

I mean, you can't go wrong with the Somerset or any number of Somerset lookalikes.

Shirt dress? Hobbs has petites
https://www.hobbs.com/us/product/brigitta-cotton-shirt-dress/0126-5702-1144L00-MIDNIGHT-NAVY.html#cgid=clothing-dresses-shirt&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0126-5702-1144L00-MIDNIGHT-NAVY&pos=7

How dressy? Budget?

Here are a couple of knee length options.

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/flutter-sleeve-dress/WX00958.html?pid=WX00958&dwvar_WX00958_Color=NAVY

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/cotton-blend-puff-sleeve-floral-print-dress/WX00942.html?pid=WX00942&dwvar_WX00942_Color=BLKM

Can you tell us more abut what you like/want as opposed to what you don't like?

-What is your size (height, weight, body type). Do you need a petite size?
-Can we assume you want a midi length?
-Do you prefer solid color or printed? Any colors you particularly like?
-you mention you want sleeves. Are cap sleeves ok? Tight sleeves?
-Budget?

Some initial ideas
https://www.jmclaughlin.com/products/lily-dress-solid-nautical-navy
https://us.boden.com/products/women-kate-puff-sleeve-belted-dress-ivory-elegant-garden-d1463ecr
https://www.talbots.com/linen-belted-shift-dress/P251036773.html?cgid=petite-dresses&dwvar_P251036773_color=HERITAGE%20GREEN&dwvar_P251036773_sizeType=PT#start=1&sz=36

Everything seems to be sleeveless, short/mini or maxi.

I’m short and not fat but my arms are jiggly and white. Help