Looking for a long-sleeved long length dress

sweaty_betty

Hi there - I don't know if anyone can help. I have a posh do in 4 weeks time, and nothing fits!
I need to buy a nice dress I'll be comfortable in, preferably long length and with long/half sleeves. I think I'm around a size 18 at the moment.
I'd thought about an empire style, as I don't want anything too fitted/clingy, but so far haven't been able to find anything.

Any suggestions?

floss2

Have a look here at Matalan's maxi dresses - there is a really nice black lace one for £30

Buffy_the_Vampire_Bat

I recently bought a couple of long dresses with sleeves from Alexon. Have never bought from them before and was very impressed with both the dresses and the service. I have dropped 4 dress sizes in recent years but am still paranoid about lumpy bits Both the dresses I bought are lined and hang beautifully and look great. Plus they have 20% off everything at the moment.

These are the dresses I bought:

http://www.alexon.co.uk/en/waterfall-brooch-maxi-dress-475256

(I didn't like the brooch but it was detachable so has been sent to the charity shop!)

It is also available in cranberry: http://www.alexon.co.uk/en/cranberry-brooch-maxi-dress-475247

This is the other dress I bought:

http://www.alexon.co.uk/en/jersey-maxi-dress-433138

I also liked the look of this dress but having spent years hiding away in black I am trying to wear more colour these days:

http://www.alexon.co.uk/en/black-maxi-dress-475229

HTH

Edited to add - I am nearly 6ft tall and often have problems trying to find long dresses that are actually long on me, so depending how tall you are the Alexon dresses I linked to might be too long as they are ankle length on me. I ordered both planning on only keeping one, but as they both looked so nice and the red one was reduced anyway on top of the 20% off, I decided to keep both so I have one for next year's do)

lindseylocket

I would recommend Alexon too. The quality is great.
Debenhams online have a good range and are offering some good discounts at the moment.

belfastgirl23

House of Fraser are good for this, especially the Eliza J range, my mum bought one recently for a special event:

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Eliza+J+Spot+Mesh+1950%60s+Dress/180892991,default,pd.html

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Eliza+J+Lace+detail+3/4+sleeve+ruched+waist+dress/174843235,default,pd.html

violetta

Do you like any of these maxi dresses in the Roman Originals sale?

http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk/icat/sale-dresses?utm_source=mail730&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16-11-2013-sale#esp_sort=lowest_selling_price&esp_order=asc&esp_cf=style&esp_filter_style=Maxi%20Dresses

http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk/icat/sale-dresses?utm_source=mail730&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16-11-2013-sale#esp_sort=lowest_selling_price&esp_order=asc&esp_cf=size&esp_filter_style=Evening%20Dresses

http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk/icat/sale-dresses?utm_source=mail730&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16-11-2013-sale#esp_sort=lowest_selling_price&esp_order=asc&esp_cf=style&esp_filter_style=Formal%20Dresses

They start at £20 (so you could have several!!) and I have always found their dresses to be of decent quality and very good prices in the sale

sweaty_betty

Thanks all Some good ideas. I'm going to have a quick trawl before bed!

esmy

Some here from Wallis.....and in the sale!

http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/product/sale-offers-265976/sale-dresses-266001/red-long-sleeve-maxi-dress-2269706?bi=61&ps=20

The one below also in black:

http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/product/sale-offers-265976/sale-dresses-266001/red-long-sleeve-maxi-dress-2269706?bi=61&ps=20

http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/product/sale-offers-265976/sale-dresses-266001/black-embellished-twist-maxi-dress-2270349?bi=61&ps=20


http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/product/sale-offers-265976/sale-dresses-266001/animal-print-maxi-dress-2293129?bi=41&ps=20