An excuse to get the legs out

Well that's up there with things I thought I'd never type.  I used to look for any excuse not to have to get my legs out but thanks to my new found love of Cocoabrown tan, I am more than happy to embrace the last couple of days of Summer and flash the flesh. 

And I've also found a new love - the jumper dress. I had totally planned on cheating on my ban last month with the Baukjen Great Big Dress Sale (I can fess up now) and just sneaking a small purchase in but totally forgot as we were on hols and I got carried away with the kids.   However lovely Baukjen sent me the sale jumper dress and I have to say, it has confirmed what I thought, that I would love a jumper dress.  (yes I do appreciate I totally and utterly cheated on the ban as I have been sent some lovely things last month)

However I am determined to also try and continue my no spending into September.  When I say determined..... I mean hopefully.  Although I will admit I did cave on the £5.50 Pull & Bear stripe sweater from the last blog - see below...... I am absolutely crud at this ban lark, let's fact it.

But back to jumper dresses, I actually think it works very well with the boots and will also be ok when it gets colder with opaques (and maybe my bare leg tights - I simply can't call them American Tan...) 

This season I have also spied a couple of V neck options which definitely would work better for some people - they also look less top heavy than the cocoon shape perhaps. 

Hobbs London Cathy Dress in Charcoal £110

And in navy/black melange £110 



Another lovely Autumnal shade of v neck from Hush - Splice Dress in everglade/mallard £59




However another great kitted version if you're looking to try the trend out is this bargain from Mango. 

Ribbed Sleeve Dress £19.99



They do it in lots of colours - love it in the dark grey. 



Or a lovely forest green which would be fab with greys, navys or blacks.  



More of my beloved stripes from Mango at £29.99




My favourite option is a round neck almost cocoon shape dress.  The same sort of shape as the Baukjen one I have - I got mine in a Medium by the way.

The Paola Knit Dress £71 in putty



I also love the Iris blue melange again £71. 



Baukjen Paola Knit Dress £28  This may look quite summery but in fact I think it would look great with camel or grey for an Autumnal look.




I saw this one the other day in John Lewis and it looks great.  Now it was possibly too tall on me at 5ft10 but on a person of a more sensible height, it would be ideal. 

Kin by John Lewis Charcoal cocoon dress £69



Other round neck dresses from Toast - Catrine Tunic in navy with yellow trim £139



And the Albine Dress also from Toast in grey melange £145




And in Pumpkin



A different option is the dropped waist Rosie Dress from Hush £65

In Mallard and black




And in damson and navy £65



And here I am in mine.  Excuse the rather foolish toothy grin.