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Horizontal stripes

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Stase · 24/02/2012 21:22

I'm always drawn to horizontal striped tops, but I'm about a stone over my best weight after baby number 3, and it's all around my middle. Should I avoid it for now?
Have seen some nice things, but hesitating to make the problem worse!

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workshy · 24/02/2012 21:25

narrow stripes that aren't too tight are actually quite slimming -avoid wide stripes though

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Stase · 24/02/2012 21:30

Am also drawn to belted dresses, but I have no waist at all! Thanks Worskshy, so this is ok, but this probably out?

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workshy · 24/02/2012 21:36

what dress size are you?

the stripes on the first one are ok but the top is not fitted enough IMO

and belted dresses create the illusion of a waist -get trying on!

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Stase · 24/02/2012 21:43

A 14, but the belly is not accommodating of belts or fitted waits yet. It's very much a tunic and skinny/straight jeans time for me, plus everything has to button down or lift up for boob access. I bought this (which I love) in a 16, but it just isn't flattering. A few million sit-ups needed...