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  • 31-07-2014 10:01pm
    #1
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭


    Have a wedding weekend after next. Haven't a clue what to look for to wear. I've put on 2 stone in a year due to medications I have to take for the time being.

    About me:
    I'm a good size 14-16
    My mummy tummy is big to the point of me looking pregnant (I'm not)
    My boobs have grown to huge proportion for once in my life :)
    I'm 5 foot 8 so quite tall

    I want to look slimmer obviously and hide the tummy. Was thinking maybe wearing black. Don't want it short so midi would be perfect. Maybe I could accentuate my best bits which at the moment is my chest.

    Have to look for stuff local so Pamela Scott or new look it is. We also have river island, dunnes, penneys, tesco, Heatons any thoughts or ideas on dresses would be hugely appreciated because I honestly haven't a clue what I'll wear. Was so much easier when I was thinner.


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  • #2
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Off the top of my head I'd advocate a 50's style tea dress, maybe with a petticoat. It always looks fab, particularly with your shape. :)


  • #3
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    baby and crumble wrote: »
    Off the top of my head I'd advocate a 50's style tea dress, maybe with a petticoat. It always looks fab, particularly with your shape. :)

    Just googled the above. Gorgeous but quite swishy was hoping for something a bit more streamlined. It's a lovely style though I won't rule it out.


  • #4
    ceadaoin.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,360 ✭✭✭ceadaoin.


    Maybe a layered shift dress like this one from new look?

    http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-sleeveless-layered-shift-dress_317181201

    Or a skater dress? They are are very forgiving on stomachs and hips but are usually quite short so maybe not what you are looking for.


  • #5
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    ceadaoin. wrote: »
    Maybe a layered shift dress like this one from new look?

    http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-sleeveless-layered-shift-dress_317181201

    Or a skater dress? They are are very forgiving on stomachs and hips but are usually quite short so maybe not what you are looking for.

    Hmmm liking that shift dress, could maybe jazz it up with a pink corsage? Must go in and have a look for it


  • #6
    shaca
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭shaca


    http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/berkertex-soft-monochrome-dress/1330958547.prd

    I think this could be very flattering and has good reviews.


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  • #7
    gg2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭gg2


    ceadaoin. wrote: »
    Maybe a layered shift dress like this one from new look?

    http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/black-sleeveless-layered-shift-dress_317181201

    Or a skater dress? They are are very forgiving on stomachs and hips but are usually quite short so maybe not what you are looking for.

    Oh I love that dress!damn I need to stop visiting this form!

    Can you shop online lukesmom?


  • #8
    miss-p
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭miss-p


    Closet always have nice dressy dresses and I think some Pamela Scott and New look shops stock them. What about something like this one or this one?
    I love this dress from RI but it would depend on how booby you are :D

    A wrap dress could be the style to keep an eye out for.


  • #9
    barleybooley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    Would you wear shapewear under whatever dress you're going to wear? They really work wonders in smoothing everything!


  • #10
    cossiem0d0
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭cossiem0d0


    This dress could be super cute - the waist should be high enough to cover your tummy a bit and it's really flattering on boobs - I have it and it's so comfortable on and the midi length is perfect.

    Plus you can return it with asos if you don't like it.

    Ok I can't attach links bc I'm new but if you search 'ASOS Debutant Full Midi Dress' on ASOS it should come right up (it's €56.34)


  • #11
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    barleybooley wrote: »
    Would you wear shapewear under whatever dress you're going to wear? They really work wonders in smoothing everything!

    Yes I have great spanx!


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  • #12
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    gg2 wrote: »
    Oh I love that dress!damn I need to stop visiting this form!

    Can you shop online lukesmom?

    Yes I can!


  • #13
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    miss-p wrote: »
    Closet always have nice dressy dresses and I think some Pamela Scott and New look shops stock them. What about something like this one or this one?
    I love this dress from RI but it would depend on how booby you are :D

    A wrap dress could be the style to keep an eye out for.

    I'm very booby! The only thing that I'm enjoying about the extra 2 stone weight :)


  • #14
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    miss-p wrote: »
    Closet always have nice dressy dresses and I think some Pamela Scott and New look shops stock them. What about something like this one or this one?
    I love this dress from RI but it would depend on how booby you are :D

    A wrap dress could be the style to keep an eye out for.

    Loving all these!


  • #15
    gg2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭gg2


    Whats your budget?

    Ps, I ordered that New Look dress in the dusty pink :O


  • #16
    bnagrrl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 996 ✭✭✭bnagrrl


    Lukesmom if you like that River Island prom dress, ASOS have it in a variety of colours. Just pay in sterling to get a better price.

    http://www.asos.com/search/River-island-prom-dress?q=River+island+prom+dress

    I have the black and white one which I wore to a birthday party with raspberry suede heels (recent buy from Penneys) and got loads of compliments on it. The full skirt is very flattering IMO and I've big enough hips.


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