The Day Dress Research Post

Where has the decent weather gone?  In a bid to bring it back and cheer myself up, I've been on the hunt for some easy day dresses (personally for the school run, the jeans need a break!).  Without knowing it, I had picked mostly dresses with blues in so in a bid to add some colour, I found a few others to share!

Starting with my favourite print - the breton stripe, like most, it features a lot in my wardrobe but there's not much to hate about it.  I love the relaxed casual style of the below.

Mint Velvet £69

Some colour and florals with this number.  It looks short but then the model is probably leggy!  Wrap dresses are great for meal dates - forgiving if you over eat!

Therapy at House of Fraser £45

I'm a big fan of shirts at the moment so this dress ticks the boxes for me.  I am not as successful with Gap dresses unfortunately as they are always too long on me but don't let that stop you giving it a go.

Gap £39.95

Really simple dress, love it and the navy as well.  You can easily dress this up if needs be and or change the belt but I particularly like it just the way it is.

& other Stories £45

Gorgeous print and colour palette below, another forgiving shape as well.  It looks very comfortable.

COS £59

Just because it's my blog and I can - another breton! I may have to order this, what a bargain price from Zara.

Zara £19.99

I really want to add a necklace to this, even just a little chain but I love the white with the dark navy. The sleeve length is great as it smartens it up slightly.  Be interested to see this in the flesh as feel it's another fair price point.

Topshop £25

Anyone else bought some easy to wear day dresses recently?  Or are you throwing your jeans on most days for the school runs like me at the moment?!

The High Street Edit featuring H&M, Warehouse & Mint Velvet

I was working with a client last week on a shopping trip and as always, I get there a little earlier to have some time to browse around.  In 3 hours, we did 3 shops.  Yep, 3 shops only.  I like to do them well!  She did however spend her budget and came away very happy and eager to spend more.  We spent time in House of Fraser, New Look and H&M.  We fitted her in the most amazing pair of skinny jeans from New Look for £22.99.  Well done New Look, great cut, finish and the right amount of stretch.  They have a great selection so do take the time to have a look.

I then had to go back into town the next day to have a little trying on session for myself!  The main items that caught my eye to try were in H&M.  Sadly (but happily for my bank balance) they weren't right for me but might just be for you!

£24.99 bought, returned!  Wanted to replace a holed, much loved cream top I have.  I wanted to feel as fabulous in it as my other top (not a H&M one) but it didn't hit the mark for me.

Loved this on the hanger, so wanted to love it on.  Just not the right shape on me, but the print was great.

Had my eye on this denim number for a while.  Great, on trend shape but the fabric was so fine that you could see the pockets through it as below.  (yes, I was being lazy, jeans are still half on!)

Too many lumps & bumps going on, such a shame.

A great dress, just too long on me.  Nice light fabric for the warmer weather.

I have a thing about quilted bomber style jackets at the moment. Had they had my size, it probably would have been purchased (and quite possibly returned!)

I bought this dress in cream whilst I was working in London last year and they have now brought it out £10 cheaper (£29.99) in floral and a thinner material. I liked the thick fabric before but with this print they've done a good job.

Bikini shopping is right up there with my hated bra shopping.  However I fell in love with this print.  It's still sat in the bag upstairs awaiting a decision though!

Ending H&M on their most positive of collections.......

If you are looking for a fitted, slimming dress for work, give Warehouse a look.  I think this is a great classic with those slimming black side panels, defining/working in a waist.

£50

For more panelling Mint Velvet had this gorgeous top.  Probably one of my favourite pieces of their current collection.  The fabric felt weighty enough to show quality but still great for warmer weather.

£59

How gorgeous is this jacket, also from Mint Velvet (seen in House of Fraser).  Seriously in love with this.  I can see it working so well with any wardrobe staples such as jeans, skirts, over dresses.

£79

Over to what I wore that day.  I am at my most comfiest in jeans so my black wet look Gap's were worn, teamed with some colourful cashmere from M&S and jewels from New Look.  Boots by Sam Edelman.

Trusted Zara fur gilet thrown on for good measure!

Where have you been shopping on the High Street recently that's given you inspiration?