Looking for a specific kind of dress

May 21, 2022 6:59 AM

Looking for a dress similar to one I own but can't find replica: decent quality, soft comfortable fabric (nothing flimsy or itchy), stretchy and slightly clingy at top with flowing lower portion; v-neck or scoop neck. Pretty casual. open to different colors/patterns and lengths. Prefer under $100 but may be willing to pay more.
posted by bearette to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (11 answers total)

You could turn just about any knit dress on eshakti into that with customizations. Look for things that say they are mid-weight knits.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:17 AM on May 21, 2022

Agreed. The eshakti Chelsea dress is good for that, but there are tons. Filter by knits and fit-and-flare. I have a "friends" discount if you want to PM me (though probably jacquilynne and others do too!)
posted by gideonfrog at 7:30 AM on May 21, 2022

Most of the dresses at Winter Water Factory sound like they might fit your needs, although they may not be as clingy as you’d like and only some of their styles have a scoop neck. I have plenty of their dresses, though, and the cotton is soft and high quality.
posted by heurtebise at 7:47 AM on May 21, 2022

You can’t go wrong with anything from Gudrun Sjoden.
Most of her dresses have pockets; ALL are comfortable enough to sleep in without looking like nighties.
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:56 AM on May 21, 2022

Here’s a better overview of Gudrun Sjoden dresses, sorted by price.
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:59 AM on May 21, 2022

Effie's Heart has a bunch of cute jersey, fit-and-flare dresses (and they last forever).
posted by kingdead at 8:14 AM on May 21, 2022

Was just coming here to say Effie’s Heart!
posted by Secretariat at 8:34 AM on May 21, 2022

I like Toad & Co’s Rosemarie dress for this. Super comfy.
posted by dreamphone at 8:42 AM on May 21, 2022

Lands End has got a billion of these, as does Boden.
posted by goodbyewaffles at 8:42 AM on May 21, 2022

Amazon dress. Has a zip on side but this video says you can slip over head.

I own the Toad&Co Rosemarie dress. The quality and fabric is great. If you like a shorter or knee-length dress, it's a winner. It's more of an empire waist line, so head's up.

You might like the Cozy Up Bayjour Dress from Prana.
posted by loveandhappiness at 9:08 AM on May 21, 2022

if you need plus size, Kiyonna has lots of dresses like that.
posted by fingersandtoes at 12:16 PM on May 21, 2022