Fashion fans are raving about a ‘gorgeous’ striped dress from FafFace which they say is ‘so flattering’ on curvier women. The Jude’s Maria Stripe Midi Dress has been described as ‘such a pretty sun dress’ that ‘fits very well’ by happy shoppers.
The Jude’s Maria Stripe Midi Dress comes in at £69 on FatFace’s website and is available in short and regular lengths. Customers can also pick up the dress in a range of sizes, as it comes in a size six to 24.
The FatFace dress offers a retro-inspired design with a full skirt, elevated with flattering candy blue stripes, pockets, a back zipper and thick shoulder straps to support those with a larger bust. Whether it is worn exploring the British seaside, meandering down through the high street or even worn to work, the midi dress is guaranteed to be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come.
The dress has has been constructed from 90% cotton with a touch of linen, for the ultimate cooling effect. Cotton is an ideal fabric during the summer months as it not only absorbs sweat from the body but it also allows air to pass through when compared to other materials, allowing for better air circulation and breathability.
The Jude’s Maria Stripe Midi Dress has been cut to a midi length, which is flattering on both petite and taller women. This is because it elongates the legs and makes you look taller as well as being formal but comfortable to wear from the moment you put it on to the second you take it off.
Thanks to its cut, the dress can also be worn with virtually any footwear, whether it’s a pair of heels, slingbacks, flats or even trainers. For sandals, we really like the £65 Ambie Flatform Buckle Sandals, which are adjustable so they fit any foo shape and are light enough to pack in hand luggage, for any holidays abroad.
The Jude’s Maria Stripe Midi Dress has racked up an impressive four-star rating online. One shopper said: “Gorgeous dress with a slightly retro 50s feel. Fits very well and the fabric is pleasant. I love Jude’s ice cream too.”
A second wrote: “This is such a pretty sundress. It’s such a sunny candy stripe blue, I like the thicker shoulder straps and the fitted bodice, it’s such a flattering shape. I bought this in the shorter length, at 5ft 1ins it sits above the ankle so no risk of dragging on the floor or drowning my stature. I did have to size down to a 10 from my usual 12, that meant the bodice fitted nicely and the waist didn’t bag.”
A third penned: “I’ve been looking for a candy stripe dress for ages. This is lovely with pockets too. I had to go a size up and adjust straps but it’s very reasonable. I might even buy two.”
However, one person gave the FatFace dress a three-star review because the dress had ‘too much material’. They wrote: “This had so much potential but I was disappointed. I’m a size eight 5ft 3ins and there was way too much material in the skirt it was ridiculous. It felt and looked like maternity wear. I will have to return it.”
But another loved their most recent fashion purchase, adding: “Flattering sundress, perfect. I’m a curvaceous plus size 20, 5ft 8ins, this dress is perfect. The striped fabric and full skirt has a flattering effect, I’m very pleased with this purchase.”
At River Island, the Blue Glitter Tie Back Swing Mini Dress is available for £55 and the ‘selling fast’ Blue Broderie Detail Swing Mini Dress is £50. Shoppers can also pick up the £21.99 Blue Stripe Cotton Midi T-Shirt Dress at New Look, as well as the £23.99 Black Cotton Stripe Midi Smock Dress.