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Do I need to be skinny to wear this for a wedding?

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Onedropoflove · 24/08/2014 14:26

Is it boring? It's cheap but will it flatter a big bust? www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/dresses/flared-short-sleeved-dress-c269185p2032569.html

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Questionsquestionsquestions123 · 24/08/2014 14:28

No, I think it would look much nicer on someone with curves!

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Onedropoflove · 24/08/2014 14:31

Do you think it's boring though? It's exactly my colour

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Olga79 · 24/08/2014 14:31

I think the high neckline could possibly not work with a larger chest

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WillowWoods · 24/08/2014 14:32

It's too big for the model,and it would look nice with curves,but you'd need a flat stomach.

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FoxyHarlow123 · 24/08/2014 14:33

It's gorgeous. Wish I'd seen it for a wedding a few weeks ago! I think you may end up with a bit of a uniboob but it depends how big big is?!

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MrsLettuce · 24/08/2014 14:34

Zara stuff is small, as a general rule.

The dress could work really well, I like it a lot, but it will probably make your frontage look lower than it is - you need a damned good bra on when you try it.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/08/2014 14:34

I don't think it would work on a big bust, sorry.

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OldBagWantsNewBag · 24/08/2014 14:35

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FoxyHarlow123 · 24/08/2014 14:37

Oldbag, sorry to go off on a tangent but if you're a size 10, it's highly unlikely you're a 34dd.

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Onedropoflove · 24/08/2014 14:38

I'm just looking at their site there's nothing with a lower front. Really hard to find these days

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Onedropoflove · 24/08/2014 14:42
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FoxyHarlow123 · 24/08/2014 15:07

Fair enough old bag but there's still no way you're a 34dd - probably more like a 30f

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schmee · 24/08/2014 15:10

If that's your colour then Boden has this www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Smart-Day-Dresses/WH722/Womens-Marilyn-Dress.html which is GREAT for a larger bust. It's jersey, but quite heavy jersey so could be ok for a wedding with the right accessories.

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schmee · 24/08/2014 15:13

Also, Pepperberry is a very mixed bag but the sizing is good for big busts (obviously).. www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/sale/dresses/occasion-and-party-dresses/tie-waist-jacquard-dress/coral/pd281crl/?show=all This looks nice.

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Hebburnisaplaceonearth · 24/08/2014 15:16

There are similar styles of dress out there though, I think searching for fit and flare or skater dress would turn some up ? I bought a similarly styled one for a wedding from long tall sally and it is a bit boring and overpriced but I love the colour and with a statement necklace and a skinny belt I think it looks good here

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Twinklestein · 24/08/2014 15:27

I find if you've got big boobs, dresses with fitted waists are hard to fit.

I often find if it fits the chest it's too big on the waist, if it fits the waist it's too small on the chest. Although obviously it depends on your shape.

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Twinklestein · 24/08/2014 15:28

Wrap dresses are good for big boobage.

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aoife24 · 24/08/2014 15:33

I don't think it would suit a large bust. Speaking from experience here, the neckline is too high, you might end up looking matronly, trying not to.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/08/2014 15:39

What's the rest of you like? Most of the ones linked to here would be totally gruesome on me, especially that pink patterned Boden one (sorry but I really dislike that).

Do you deffo want pink?

This is quite a high neck but the shape generally is likely to be flattering and you could break the neck up with a big necklace. Somebody posted this on another thread, and I really like the look of it.

This looks as if it could be v flattering, but it isn't pink.

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Mandyandme · 24/08/2014 15:46

Big boobs = lower cut top bits

This would make you look huge up top.

From someone who is big up top

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KristinaM · 24/08/2014 15:52

No it's not boring

Yes it's a pretty colour

No it won't suit big boobs

I'm also a size 10 and only 30" under bust ( I wear a 30ff) so I can't see how you could be 34 under bust and still fit into a 10 .

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Twinklestein · 24/08/2014 16:06

Because 34DD in conventional bra measurements is around 30" under the bust.

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tethersend · 24/08/2014 16:06

I am usually a one-woman-crusade against the tyranny of the V neck for those of us with large breasts, but I have to agree, that dress won't work with boobs. I'm not convinced that it works on that model, TBH.

I quite like the Boden pale pink one, actually

Will have a look.

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