Say Noooo! to the no-longer-available dress
June 12, 2012 7:02 PM Subscribe
I fell in love with this cute summer dress when I got the print catalog, but when I went to purchase it online, I discovered it is expected to be out of stock until summer is almost over. Sad trombone! Can you help me find something similar?
I am in my 40s, size 14-16, I work from home and don't go out much, and am a very casual dresser. I'm looking for a fun summer dress that makes a bit of a statement, and that is neither too short nor maxi-dress length.
My tastes definitely run more bohemian than mod, and this is about the right price point. I think what appeals to me most about this particular dress is its painterly quality--so not just bright colors or bold patterns, but actual . I am open to a variety of color possibilities.
I am in my 40s, size 14-16, I work from home and don't go out much, and am a very casual dresser. I'm looking for a fun summer dress that makes a bit of a statement, and that is neither too short nor maxi-dress length.
My tastes definitely run more bohemian than mod, and this is about the right price point. I think what appeals to me most about this particular dress is its painterly quality--so not just bright colors or bold patterns, but actual . I am open to a variety of color possibilities.
This catalogue stocks items of a similar boho 'tude/pricepoint/colorfulousity. I did not see anything with the exact combos of neckline/pintucks/cool rayon print fabric but maybe take a gander through their stock and see if something else appeals.
No! No sad trombone!
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 7:27 PM on June 12, 2012
No! No sad trombone!
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 7:27 PM on June 12, 2012
I used to see these sorts of cute things at Coldwater Creek all the time - but it looks like maybe they've changed their line a bit. :( Here's a list of their sundresses right now.
Sometimes the Signals catalog has similar items listed.
And Etsy has a whole sundress category - lots of different things there.
posted by hms71 at 8:14 PM on June 12, 2012
Sometimes the Signals catalog has similar items listed.
And Etsy has a whole sundress category - lots of different things there.
posted by hms71 at 8:14 PM on June 12, 2012
It's not the same kind of cool scenic print thing, but what about this dress in the natural linen flowery pattern?
On eBay there's this but it's not the same painterly style you pointed out.
Here's one from ModCloth, it's a different style but just thought you might like it. This one is cute too, and here's another with painted flowers. Sorry, I know you said you like more bohemian than mod, it's just a great site for dresses.
And now... after looking at hundreds of other dresses... I'm just gonna say that is a very one of a kind dress you have there.
posted by treehorn+bunny at 9:44 PM on June 12, 2012
On eBay there's this but it's not the same painterly style you pointed out.
Here's one from ModCloth, it's a different style but just thought you might like it. This one is cute too, and here's another with painted flowers. Sorry, I know you said you like more bohemian than mod, it's just a great site for dresses.
And now... after looking at hundreds of other dresses... I'm just gonna say that is a very one of a kind dress you have there.
posted by treehorn+bunny at 9:44 PM on June 12, 2012
I can't access the site at all from the UK- it keeps telling me that it isn't available in my area. Can you post a picture hosted on a different site?
posted by mippy at 3:37 AM on June 13, 2012
posted by mippy at 3:37 AM on June 13, 2012
Guessing at someone else's taste is always tough, but I thought I'd throw a few more options into the ring.
The Serengeti catalog has a lot of boho floral sundresses. I think this one is quite pretty, and I like the crochet element.
I also found these two floral sublimation print dresses at Catherines.
Tie dye sundress at Overstock.com. Le Cera cotton dress at Overstock.com.
posted by Squeak Attack at 7:07 AM on June 13, 2012
The Serengeti catalog has a lot of boho floral sundresses. I think this one is quite pretty, and I like the crochet element.
I also found these two floral sublimation print dresses at Catherines.
Tie dye sundress at Overstock.com. Le Cera cotton dress at Overstock.com.
posted by Squeak Attack at 7:07 AM on June 13, 2012
How about this summer rain wrap dress? looks like a good knee-length option
posted by rmless at 8:40 AM on June 13, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by rmless at 8:40 AM on June 13, 2012 [1 favorite]
mippy, can you see it here? (You can also Google 'free anon proxy' and that will fix that sort of annoyance sometimes)
The dress made me think of ones sold by "Added Touch," and to some extent also eShakti.
EBay is where I usually go when I think "I wonder if I can get a good price on a [fairly specific but sort of unique garment]" -- fairly easy to whittle down your search criteria, etc.
posted by kmennie at 6:51 PM on June 13, 2012
The dress made me think of ones sold by "Added Touch," and to some extent also eShakti.
EBay is where I usually go when I think "I wonder if I can get a good price on a [fairly specific but sort of unique garment]" -- fairly easy to whittle down your search criteria, etc.
posted by kmennie at 6:51 PM on June 13, 2012
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posted by TangerineGurl at 7:12 PM on June 12, 2012