I just got the J McLaughlin catalog in the mail (though I've never bought anything from them before) and thought they had some cute dresses.

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/collections/new-arrivals-women-dresses

I particularly like this linen dress because it has sleeves, comes in a few colors and can be belted.

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/products/nylee-linen-dress-solid-tan

Not sure of quality from J McLaughlin. Can anyone speak to that?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have purchased several dresses in the last month. These have been the most flattering:

https://tnuck.com/collections/ladies-dresses/products/french-stripe-knit-maren-polo-dress

https://spanx.com/products/airessentials-maxi-t-shirt-dress?variant=43015252967635&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3_VqL0ZTv8wMiEHeAVPFuDvqSU5_1ZCtAoVZVTmfWaBvoFhAFAFp_QaAhwgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/828556.html?priceSort=DES

Regarding the Spanx dress, what is the fit like? In particular, does the fabric cling or float away from the body and hold its shape.

I really like it in the stripe and it would be perfect for travel, but I'm a little bottom heavy and sometimes t-shirt dresses like that cling to my hips in an unflattering way.

It fits really well- I have big boobs and was worried about fit but it is not tight but not to loose. The fabric is thicker and has a little bit of stretch so it holds it shape. I have worn it to work with a blazer and to a casual gathering and it is very comfortable

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Boden florrie dress might fit the bill. I have this in a few prints and I really like it.

Sorry here is the link https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/florrie-jersey-dress-surf-the-web-pineapple-geo/sty-j0849-bsp

A size 22 should not require a 47" hip.

I don’t understand what this post means. Are you saying the hip on a size 22 should be larger?

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Anonymous wrote:That J Crew dress is pretty. I'm concerned those arms are so big you'd see fully down them if you lifted your arm a little.

I've seen this Target dress on a few insta posts, enough that I am intrigued:

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-long-sleeve-cinch-waist-maxi-shirtdress-universal-thread/-/A-89465084?preselect=89551759#lnk=sametab

It's long sleeve but I've mostly seen people style it with the sleeves pushed up.

That looks like a bedsheet. Especially the green stripe one.

Agree. That dress would swallow me. The Jcrew dress isn’t much better.

https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/dresses-midi-dresses/Diane-Striped-Midi-Shirt-Dress/1000772078
https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/dresses-midi-dresses/Made-In-Italy-Silk-Bold-Floral-Dress-With-Tie-Waist/1000870210?colorId=NS1474485&pos=2:24&N=218321187

I don't do green but like this for super hot days
https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/dresses-midi-dresses/Made-In-Italy-Linen-Blend-Midi-Dress-With-Buttons/1000805872?colorId=NS2141999&pos=3:1&N=218321187

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Anonymous wrote:I have this dress and love it. Very comfy and very flattering!

https://www.rei.com/product/191462/toadco-rosemarie-dress

In fact, I’ve notice that I get a lot of casual dresses from REI just because there’s a pretty good selection, it’s easy to order online and return to a store, and they tend to be great for being out and about/physical activities without looking like athletic wear. Here are a few more I thought were cute:

https://www.rei.com/product/185534/toadco-cue-wrap-dress-womens

https://www.rei.com/product/240645/sherpa-adventure-gear-tharu-shirt-dress

https://www.rei.com/product/229716/carve-designs-nellie-linen-dress

I really like these!

Anonymous wrote:I have this one from br and really like it. May skew a bit shapeless.

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=882667022&cid=69883&pcid=69883&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s+Clothing%3ADresses+%26+Jumpsuits&cpos=29&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D69883&ctype=Listing&cpid=res638502827978030934#pdp-page-content

For cheap dresses that I expect to wear in very sweaty weather, I like Uniqlo. I have this dress:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E467115-000/00?colorDisplayCode=65&sizeDisplayCode=003

And this one:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E464777-000/00?colorDisplayCode=54&sizeDisplayCode=003

I just got that second Uniqlo dress and like it. Wasn’t sure if it would be too overwhelming for my 5’4” frame but it works. I like that it has an attached slip underneath because I always struggle with armholes being too big and I can cinch the slip straps up slightly and then my bra doesn’t show- yay.

Anonymous wrote:I have this dress and love it. Very comfy and very flattering!

https://www.rei.com/product/191462/toadco-rosemarie-dress

In fact, I’ve notice that I get a lot of casual dresses from REI just because there’s a pretty good selection, it’s easy to order online and return to a store, and they tend to be great for being out and about/physical activities without looking like athletic wear. Here are a few more I thought were cute:

https://www.rei.com/product/185534/toadco-cue-wrap-dress-womens

https://www.rei.com/product/240645/sherpa-adventure-gear-tharu-shirt-dress

https://www.rei.com/product/229716/carve-designs-nellie-linen-dress

Anonymous wrote:I have purchased several dresses in the last month. These have been the most flattering:

https://tnuck.com/collections/ladies-dresses/products/french-stripe-knit-maren-polo-dress

https://spanx.com/products/airessentials-maxi-t-shirt-dress?variant=43015252967635&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3_VqL0ZTv8wMiEHeAVPFuDvqSU5_1ZCtAoVZVTmfWaBvoFhAFAFp_QaAhwgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/828556.html?priceSort=DES

Regarding the Spanx dress, what is the fit like? In particular, does the fabric cling or float away from the body and hold its shape.

I really like it in the stripe and it would be perfect for travel, but I'm a little bottom heavy and sometimes t-shirt dresses like that cling to my hips in an unflattering way.

I have this dress and love it. Very comfy and very flattering!

https://www.rei.com/product/191462/toadco-rosemarie-dress

I love that Florrie dress from Boden. I got something very similar from a consignment shop and it's one of the most flattering casual dresses I own (size 10 ~hourglass figure).

I have purchased several dresses in the last month. These have been the most flattering:

https://tnuck.com/collections/ladies-dresses/products/french-stripe-knit-maren-polo-dress

https://spanx.com/products/airessentials-maxi-t-shirt-dress?variant=43015252967635&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3_VqL0ZTv8wMiEHeAVPFuDvqSU5_1ZCtAoVZVTmfWaBvoFhAFAFp_QaAhwgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/828556.html?priceSort=DES

Anonymous wrote:I recently bought this dress and love it, it’s super comfy.
https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses/casual-dresses/short-sleeve-tie-waist-t-shirt-dress/BI142

Power of suggestion ... I just ordered it!

I'm petite and I cannot do these big tent dresses. Hoping this one will work for casual summer get-togethers!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have this one from br and really like it. May skew a bit shapeless.

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=882667022&cid=69883&pcid=69883&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s+Clothing%3ADresses+%26+Jumpsuits&cpos=29&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D69883&ctype=Listing&cpid=res638502827978030934#pdp-page-content

For cheap dresses that I expect to wear in very sweaty weather, I like Uniqlo. I have this dress:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E467115-000/00?colorDisplayCode=65&sizeDisplayCode=003

And this one:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E464777-000/00?colorDisplayCode=54&sizeDisplayCode=003

Got the Banana Republic one for my mother for her birthday but I might keep it. Little shapeless but the white is not see-through and great pockets.

Like those Uniqlo dresses.

Like the BR one too, but the V seems like it might be too low. Also wonder how it would look belted.

I tried it on - got the XS for her and it still fit me - I'm normally a small or even medium depending on the dress cut. The V was not as deep as it looked on pics and the way the fabric is double layered there makes it seem more modest. But, I'm flat so don't mind low. I tried it belted too - it worked but honestly looked better just free. It's a really nice dress. Maybe I'll just order a second one for me.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Boden florrie dress might fit the bill. I have this in a few prints and I really like it.

Sorry here is the link https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/florrie-jersey-dress-surf-the-web-pineapple-geo/sty-j0849-bsp

A size 22 should not require a 47" hip.