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Mary Portas No-Brainer Dress

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Mary says…

”If I only had space in my wardrobe for one dress, this would be it. You can throw this piece over a t-shirt, my Armery, great hosiery or leggings. I call it the No Brainer. Without doubt the best dress in the collection.”

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This classic tunic dress is stripped of detail for a clean and contemporary look. Ideal for accessorising, this understated piece is made with tightly knitted jersey fabric and has a subtly asymmetric cut. Perfect for carrying you from season to season.


  • Tunic Dress
  • Plain
  • Mid Length
  • Scoop neck collar
  • Short-sleeved
  • Loose fitting waist
  • 65% Viscose, 30% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
  • Machine Wash 30°C
  • Model`s Height 5`9
  • Dress Length  102.5 cm

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Women's Mary Portas No-Brainer Dress 3.8 5 179 183
Love it, Love it! Truly one of my best purchases for ages. I keep getting drawn to it in my wardrobe as it is so versatile (I dress it up with heeled shoe boots or down with flat knee length boots). The added bonus is that it flatters and is sooo comfortable. Took the advice of others and bought size down and fit is great. Looking forward to more colours being available. November 28, 2011
Great Dress I NEVER wear dresses- just cannot get the right fabric/shape/fit - but so glad I took a chance when I ordered this dress in purple on line. The cut is great and the fabric is comfortable - wore it to the theatre- and another time, out for a meal- felt wonderful, dressy but relaxed and received the nicest compliments even from my other half. I'm an 18, and 56 but felt trendy and comfy- what a combination! October 17, 2011
The fabric of this dress is simply amazing and means that it clings to all the right places. Very slimming and is a dress that I know I will be able to wear for a long time. I often find it hard to find dresses that suit my shape so am very pleased that this dress has done the job. :) September 21, 2011
Wonderful Bought the 'no brainer' dress in cobalt. Did as suggested by others and ordered a size down. Love the colour. Love the design & fit. Have been 'playing' and decided it will work well with heels & pearls, long top under and tights & boots, casually with ballet flats ... what more could you possibly want from 1 dress?! Thanks Mary. Also quick delivery to Australia - thanks House of Fraser. October 25, 2012
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The measurements of this product, by Waist V Length (shoulder to hem), for the 5 following sample sizes are:

8 = 32"/80cm V 36"/90cm
10 = 34"/85cm V 36"/90cm
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14 = 38"/95cm V 36"/90cm
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The measurements of this product, by Waist V Length (shoulder to hem), for the 5 following sample sizes are:

8 = 32"/80cm V 36"/90cm
10 = 34"/85cm V 36"/90cm
12 = 36"/90cm V 36"/90cm
14 = 38"/95cm V 36"/90cm
16 =40"/100cm V 36"/90cm

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The measurements of this product, by Waist V Length (shoulder to hem), for the 5 following sample sizes are:

8 = 32"/80cm V 36"/90cm
10 = 34"/85cm V 36"/90cm
12 = 36"/90cm V 36"/90cm
14 = 38"/95cm V 36"/90cm
16 =40"/100cm V 36"/90cm

I hope this helps.
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No Brainer Dress

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It would be helpful to know the size of the no brainer dress. I am normally a 14-16 I would like to know length, bust and hip measurement please. Thanks
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Hope that you had a nice weekend?

Of course I am happy to assist you with this question

This is currently something we are currently working on thank you for flagging this issue to us.

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Hi i want to buy this dress as its the first one i acutal like in a long long time and the fact im even thinking about buying a dress after looking at Marys programme on Channel 4.
My question is as im buying online and dont want to have to return it,what size should i buy?Im normally a size 16 in pants and a size 16/18 on the bust. Any help would be great and could i say would love the brand to come to ireland as Mary know what woman really really want.
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Of course I am happy to assist you with this question

Thanks for tuning in to the Mary Programme, I hope that you enjoyed it. I would recommend based on your comments to purchase probably a size 18 just to ensure that the bust feels comfortable for you when the garment is on.

Have a lovely weekend and let me know if I can help you with anything else

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Unfortunately we do not have a specific Mary Portas size chart on the web site, is there any thing in particular that I can assist you with?

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Unfortunately we do not yet have a specific Mary Portas measurement chart on our website. Is there anything more specific that i can help you with?

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Just to let you know that the fabrication of this dress is made from a Ponte jersey fabric. Hope that this helps

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Unfortunately we do not presently have a size chart specific for Mary Portas as of yet. However, I am happy to assist you should you need any specific measurements on this style?

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