Sunday 27 July 2014

Peacocks Summer Sale Dresses

I have been avoiding shops for a month or so now, as I am on a spending ban.  I've had a voucher burning a hole in my pocket though, one of those high street ones you can use in lots of different stores.

Finally, I broke.  I had a day to myself with nothing planned - so I headed to my local Peacocks yesterday, determined to spend my voucher on something I need, such as a sleeveless work-appropriate top for the heat, or a work-appropriate summer dress.

Their sale is really good, I have to say!  I saw lots and lots of things that I liked, including a fab selection of scarves from the Spring that I never bought, but are now reduced to £3 or so.  I headed to the changing room with an armful of dresses - all on sale between £8-£12.  Here's how I got on.

Trying on the first dress resulted in a predicament.  The zip got stuck halfway up.  I had to pop out of the changing room and ask a member of staff if she could release me, which she couldn't, so then I had two members of staff trying to get me out.  The zip would go up but not down!  I took some deep breaths and tried not to panic, joking to them that I'd have to wear it home.  I started to feel a bit hot and light headed, but just as I thought I'd have to ask them to just "RIP IT OPEN!!  LET ME OUT!!!", the zip was deftly unstuck and I was released.  The sales assistant helpfully said that she thought the thin fabric was getting sucked into the zip, as she had a dress that behaved similarly.


It looked so fabulous on that I decided to risk it, despite the zip, which on close examination I felt could be fixed by a few stitches alongside it to keep the fabric taught and out of the way.  I ended up paying for it with my own money though, as my voucher turned out not to be accepted in Peacocks after all!!  So much for trying to be good.  And so much for not buying any more party dresses, ahem...  I think I could get away with it for work though, especially in winter with tights, a cardi etc.

Peacocks Summer Sale

 Pink rose print '50s style dress, £12 (was £20 - I would have bought it at that price too!)


This next one wasn't on sale but I thought it might be good for work in the winter.  It wasn't amazingly flattering, so I left it there.

Peacocks Summer Sale

Jersey dress, £18

I then tried on a power-dressing black shift dress, again thinking of work, but there was some odd ruching on the bust that probably was only there because my bust wasn't big enough to fill it.

Peacocks Summer Sale

Shift dress, £8ish I think

Next up, a floral tea dress, which I really liked, a nice navy blue that I thought would go well with lots - but it was a size 10 and too tight across the back and shoulders, it's not even zipped up in this picture.  No size 12, so I missed out there.

Peacocks Summer Sale

Tea dress,  around £9

A red shirt dress was next, which I really did like.  It was a size 10 again but much roomier than the floral tea dress.  A tad tight on the hips maybe?  I might try and track it down online in a 12, or go to another store.  I could see me wearing that to work in the winter with tights (it's quite short), and bare-legged for socialising.  Please excuse the wrong underwear.

Peacocks Summer Sale

Red shirt dress, £9

Finally, I really loved this fun cotton shirt dress, the fabric is lovely and light and the colours are amazing.  Alas, again it was only in a size 10.  I would snap this up in a 12.  As it was, I couldn't do it up over my bust.

Peacocks Summer Sale

Shirt dress, £8ish

Online has a really poor selection compared to what was in store - check out your local one.  I tried Cardiff St David's store the other day and there was nothing left, but my local store was filled to the rafters!

Do any of these take your fancy?

** Update!  Tracked down the red shirt dress in my size, but no joy on the tea dress or tropical print dress yet!  The hunt continues!! **

30 comments:

  1. Wow! Some gorgeous dresses here. I love the pink rose print dress and the black shift in particular. Such bargains too! I have one Peacocks dress that I bought a few years ago and I've had so much wear from it. It's still going strong too! Lynne xx

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    1. Me too, absolutely have some old Peacocks items that have lasted for years and years! x

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  2. I'm glad you bought the first one despite the wonky zipper. It is gorgeous. I also liked the floral tea dress and the black shift, but if they don't fit properly it's a good thing you left them.

    All wonderful retro inspired pieces though.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. I used to buy things that didn't fit properly - no more! It's a silly thing to do, because you never feel wonderful in the item. I could see you in that first dress actually Suzanne, haven't you got something a bit similar already?? x

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  3. The blue floral tea dress is my favorite! It is really too bad they didn't have your size in stock! :(

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    1. I know, I know!! I am turning into a bit of a crazy lady going to different stores to try and find it!! x

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  4. The first dress is very pretty - and looks great on you, good choice! The print of the last one is fun too. I find with Peacocks online when they do get stuff you have to snap it up quickly, but they've had some really nice things recently. And not nearly as bad quality as I've expected in all cases - I think they've upped their game recently! x

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    1. Thanks lovely, I think Peacocks does sell out quickly, kind of like the supermarkets really. High turnover sometimes. Their quality is sometimes FABULOUS, honestly, that first dress is lined and has netting, for £20?! I can overlook the zip problem for that. And a lot more of their stock is being made in the UK these days. Hurrah for Peacocks! Maybe they'd like us to be their brand ambassadors?! You're petite and I'm tall, it could showcase their range really well!! x

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    2. Definitely, let's pitch them ;) x

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  5. That tea dress was so pretty, such a pity you couldn't grab it in your size.
    I love that vintage-y styles are so popular right now. I found a gorgeous dress at Zara - beautiful green tropical print, very full skirt - on sale for $35 (which I think works out to about £20).

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    1. I know the dress you mean!! It's gorgeous, I tried it on, but didn't have the bosom to fill it :(
      x

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  6. You look awesome in all of these dresses! I hate it when you find something you love but they don't have the right size. I really need to start taking photos in the dressing room to see how I like things on. It's such a great idea.

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    1. It's honestly SO helpful to take photos to look back on later! x

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  7. I agree with the commented above me--it's a shame about that tea dress! That one is so cute! I do love the first dress, though, despite the zipper problems. So pretty!

    Cheers,
    Jenny

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    1. I'll keep looking out for it, but I've not found it in my size in 3 different stores now! And I *think* the zip problem is now fixed, with a few lines of stitches on the black bits of the pattern so they don't show unless you look closely! Fingers crossed, as I hope to wear the dress next week for a special occasion x

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  8. Such pretty dresses and you wear them so well. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

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  9. so many pretty dresses that look great on you, I would want all of them!

    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

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  10. I love the first one on you & I'm so glad you went for it! I have a couple of Peacocks purchases & I've never been disappointed! Yay for tracking down the red dress too! Ax

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  11. The one that you got stuck in is my absolute fave, I have it in a different colourway and it is a gorgeous pretty dress.

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    1. Ooo what colour do you have it in Emma? I'm trying to think what I've seen you in, was it a more silvery one?? x

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  12. I love all dresses especially the first one with the gorgeous brocade rose print and the mini orange shirt-dress. I seriously wish I had them all. I am doing an all week of Dresses on the blog this week, Porcelina. I know you love Dresses so please stop by and let me know what you think. Thanks so much. <3 Ada.

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  13. Very cute picks! The first one is my favorite though. I loved your commentary as well! Although this post does make me want to go shopping and I'm trying to be good!

    Love, Missy G
    www.missyg.com

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  14. I really think they all look wonderful on you. Love the LBD looks like a great fit and great all around dress to do so much with. Love the color and print of the first dress. All looks so lovely!!
    from the link up
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  15. i think the first dress with the roses is so pretty. i just love the fit and flare style, looks flattering on everyone :)
    xo jac
    thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

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  16. The first and last dresses are my faves!! I wish we had a Peacocks in the US. Looks like they have some adorable pieces!!

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  17. I LOVE the pink rose dress and shift dress. You look amazing in both.

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  18. So many great options, but my favorite is the first one!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  19. So impressive! Love your finds so much, and how elegant you look in them. We have nothing like these pieces showing up at our thrift shops in our area ... the thrift finds are only as good as what the populace purchases in the first place, and here, it's mostly fast fashion from Big Box stores to begin with. But it will get better, one day!
    Excellent, every piece!

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  20. i am loving peacocks again lately, they really have gotten their groove back. I've bought 3 or 4 items from their lately and happily shocked at how good the quality is.
    Love the tropical print one, have you tried Llantrisant? thats where i go and its quite a good selection!XXX

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    1. I go to Llantrisant too! Maybe I'll see you there one day?! I agree they've got their mojo back, and so many items now have the 'made in the UK' tag, which is great to see. x

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