Aubergine Ottoman Dress (Dorothy Perkins, $39)
Every time I post a dress with sleeves, I receive a request to post more dresses with sleeves. For those of you who hate showing off your arms–or who get cold, like me–this dress from the UK retailer Dorothy Perkins might be for you. If you like the style and the textured fabric but not the color, the dress also comes in navy.
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Every now and again, I spot a piece on sale and I have to have it. I need it. I cannot live without it. Recently, I spotted a jersey tee at Boden that takes a casual top to the next level, and I just needed to share.
Sloane loves the pool. She jumps from the deck into the water with a crash, never considering her own safety, only to emerge on the surface, shouting “Again!” The pool is my daughter’s happy place. But no place where I need to wear a swimsuit in public is a happy one for me.
My dark under eye circles have been the bane of my existence since I was 12. Is the cause lack of sleep? Dehydration? Sinus issues? Stress? Who the hell knows. But there they are, every day, telling the world that I am an exhausted working Mom.
Every now and again, I spot a piece on sale and I have to have it. I need it. I cannot live without it. Recently, I spotted a jersey tee at Boden that takes a casual top to the next level, and I just needed to share.
Sloane loves the pool. She jumps from the deck into the water with a crash, never considering her own safety, only to emerge on the surface, shouting “Again!” The pool is my daughter’s happy place. But no place where I need to wear a swimsuit in public is a happy one for me.
The Crowdstrike/Microsoft Meltdown forced me to take a few days off this weekend. No laptop. No billable hours. So we packed Sloane up for a visit to a local llama farm, stopped by the pool, went for coffee, etc. Few things are as funny as watching a 23-month old feed carrots to a ravenous rescue […]
Has anyone ever actually ordered from Dorothy Perkins – and can you tell us anything about the quality or sizing? I'm assuming the quality would be what you might imagine for the low price, but any insight anyone has would be great.
For the price, I just ordered it. I hope it fits! I've been wearing a lot of dresses with tights and boots lately, so this will fit right into the mix.
I would also love some info on Dorothy Perkins sizing!
@BBB- I bought stuff from them about a year ago, and think their clothes are a fairly good value. I normally wear XS or Small and size 4, and the small fit me well, although one of the blouses I bought in a size 4 is a little more snug than I would've liked. Quality wise – I've been happy with their tops, sweaters and jewelry, but not the dresses. I bought 2 dresses from them and wasn't very thrilled with the cut or the quality of the fabric.
I actually own this dress and I love it! I've only had it for about a month, but so far the quality seems to be great. I'm normally a size 2 so that's what I ordered and it fits me perfectly…I am fairly small on top though, so if you're more busty I'd consider going up a size.
Angela is spot on, I'm top heavy and got a size up. Was fortunate enough to be in London and swing to a Dorothy Perkins store found this and snatched it up. Just wore it for all engagement photos with a DP scarf. Love. But will also say not for the office if you are a tall gal as its a bit short on my 5'10 frame.