When I was younger I never wore dresses. Even at work I went for trousers, leggings and briefly in the 80's favoured jersey jump-suits. Yes really. Luckily there don't seem to be any photos of me from that era...
Lately though I have found myself more and more drawn to dresses and skirts - my inner girly is fighting to get out and in my head I'm channelling the Timotei girl - all swishing long blonde locks and swirling skirts. OK yes I look more like the Timotei girl would after years of scoffing doughnuts but still I imagine in some way I look feminine and soft in a frock.
So when I was offered the chance to choose something from Bonmarche's new collection I went straight to the dresses and was delighted to find a lovely selection of dresses in a variety of colours, fabrics and styles.
Now you don't need reminding that I have had seven children. My figure, let's say, is not what it was. I mean I'm not obese but my stomach is not exactly a washboard so I chose a dress with a pleated front and a busy pattern to make me feel less self-conscious.
The dress is from the David Emanuel collection and is described on the website like this: "Our ever popular knot front maxi dress is now available in this statement floral print. Made from a good stretch jersey for added comfort, this dress comes complete with a top half lining over the bust for added support."
What I particularly liked is that the dress is available in two lengths. The standard length is 124.5cm (49in) for a size 10 from side neck to hem + 1 cm for each additional size. The longer length is 129.5cm (60in)
I chose the standard length - I'm 5ft 3ins and it came to mid calf on me which I really liked as I normally trip up wearing maxi-dresses.
The lining in the top half of the dress gives it a really luxurious feel - I have to say slipping this dress on was real pleasure as you really could feel the quality. It felt nice so in turn I felt like I looked nice.
I wore it to a friend's dinner party, teamed with a black shrug, black tights and black suede shoes with a mid-height heel. I'm also planning to wear it on my holidays in Cyprus where I think it will be perfect for a night out at the Taverna!
My dress costs £29.99 from Bonmarché and you can click here to go straight to the page it features on. Or click here to see all the new arrivals at Bonmarché including clothing, shoes, accessories, plus size and designs by David Emanuel.
Disclaimer: I was sent a free dress for the purposes of this review. Views and opinions remain honest and my own.
Lately though I have found myself more and more drawn to dresses and skirts - my inner girly is fighting to get out and in my head I'm channelling the Timotei girl - all swishing long blonde locks and swirling skirts. OK yes I look more like the Timotei girl would after years of scoffing doughnuts but still I imagine in some way I look feminine and soft in a frock.
So when I was offered the chance to choose something from Bonmarche's new collection I went straight to the dresses and was delighted to find a lovely selection of dresses in a variety of colours, fabrics and styles.
Now you don't need reminding that I have had seven children. My figure, let's say, is not what it was. I mean I'm not obese but my stomach is not exactly a washboard so I chose a dress with a pleated front and a busy pattern to make me feel less self-conscious.
The dress is from the David Emanuel collection and is described on the website like this: "Our ever popular knot front maxi dress is now available in this statement floral print. Made from a good stretch jersey for added comfort, this dress comes complete with a top half lining over the bust for added support."
What I particularly liked is that the dress is available in two lengths. The standard length is 124.5cm (49in) for a size 10 from side neck to hem + 1 cm for each additional size. The longer length is 129.5cm (60in)
I chose the standard length - I'm 5ft 3ins and it came to mid calf on me which I really liked as I normally trip up wearing maxi-dresses.
The lining in the top half of the dress gives it a really luxurious feel - I have to say slipping this dress on was real pleasure as you really could feel the quality. It felt nice so in turn I felt like I looked nice.I wore it to a friend's dinner party, teamed with a black shrug, black tights and black suede shoes with a mid-height heel. I'm also planning to wear it on my holidays in Cyprus where I think it will be perfect for a night out at the Taverna!
My dress costs £29.99 from Bonmarché and you can click here to go straight to the page it features on. Or click here to see all the new arrivals at Bonmarché including clothing, shoes, accessories, plus size and designs by David Emanuel.
Disclaimer: I was sent a free dress for the purposes of this review. Views and opinions remain honest and my own.