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Any ideas what I could wear over a tight-fitting dress to camouflage my arse?

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PacificDogwod · 26/11/2016 11:32

Grin

Just that.

I lost weight in the last year, so in a fit of confidence bought a clingy dress for the Big Christmas Night Out - it is lovely and it does suit me with the appropriate scaffolding underneath, but as it is Not Black the acreage of backside seems vast.

Could I wear some kind of sleeveless silvery cardigan over the top of it?? Or have a long scarfy thing draped around my neck, dangling down my back?

Or should I just own my arse?!

Advice please Thanks

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PacificDogwod · 26/11/2016 11:34

Or a shrug? Confused

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QueenMortificado · 26/11/2016 11:37

Congrats on the weight loss

I'd just own it. I'm sure with the aforementioned appropriate scaffolding it actually looks great. Show off what you have and be confident about it.

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GreyTS · 26/11/2016 11:37

I say own your arse, I have always wanted a curvy bum, so attractive

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UncleHerbie · 26/11/2016 11:39

Own it, flaunt it! Smile

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insancerre · 26/11/2016 11:41

You won't be able to see it, so don't worry about it

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Musiclife · 26/11/2016 11:45

Honestly just leave it. Maybe some control pants/shorts or tights to make it all smooth?

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wishparry · 26/11/2016 11:57

How about a triangular shawl you can hook over your arms.my aunty used to make the most beautiful shawls.

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wishparry · 26/11/2016 12:00
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TigerBreadAddict · 26/11/2016 12:02

Sit on it Grin

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Drquin · 26/11/2016 12:20

Just wear the dress ...... and wiggle your bum!

I'm in the same boat ..... 4 stone off this year ...... I'm about to go out for drinks this afternoon in a very-pencil leather skirt, and a top whisper it tucked in!

I'm sure you'll look fab!

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PacificDogwod · 26/11/2016 12:28

Oh, unanimous verdict! Grin

It's the thought of having to get up and go to the loo with everybody staring at my backside.... I know, I know, the problem is not my bum but what's in my head Hmm
I've got a great tucks-everything-in slip for underneath, so there should not be any VPL or lumps.

Drquin, I know, right? Tucking things in - amazing! Grin

Ye gawds, suddenly a sparkly top, trousers and heels seems so safe and easy

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PacificDogwod · 26/11/2016 12:29

wish, I thought about a shawl like that but I think the dress is too structured/plain/all sharp angles and lines that the style would not match? I think.

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burnishedsilver · 26/11/2016 12:38

Own it. All anyone will be thinking is that you look amazing.

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OliviaBensonOnAGoodDay · 26/11/2016 12:43

Trying to cover it will just draw attention to it! I would love a bigger bum. They're the in thing! I bet you look great in your dress

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BusterGonad · 26/11/2016 13:33

Be proud of the backside!

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 26/11/2016 13:42

Covering up your bum will ruin the look of your dress and let's not forget, a generous arse makes your waist look smaller.. Big bums are definitely in this season, you're totally on trend.

If you have a crisis of confidence, aim to drink enough so that you're past caring Grin. I expect you to be on the dance floor too, Pacific, no sitting in the corner please.

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KayTee87 · 26/11/2016 13:45

Wish my bum was bigger. Luckily since having my baby 4 months ago it is a big bigger but then so is everything else sob

Own your arse, bet you'll look great.

I'm going for drinks today and have nothing to wear Sad

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Drquin · 26/11/2016 13:53

I'm now wearing said pencil skirt ....... so "slim fitting" on the legs I have no choice BUT to wiggle Wink

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PacificDogwod · 26/11/2016 16:15

a generous arse makes your waist look smaller

That shall be my new motto! Grin

It's a civilised sit-down dinner with colleagues although the last time there was dancing when there was no dance floor
Wink

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bingohandjob · 26/11/2016 16:56

Whenever I feel a bit self conscious about my arse I employ my Invincible Shield Of Three Glasses of Prosecco As I'm Getting Ready. Everything looks and feels brilliant in it.

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CountFosco · 26/11/2016 17:45

Another vote for own your arse. Everyone will be looking because you look fab.

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