If you're not young and skinny anymore, where do you buy your occasion wear dresses?

[Thisismynewname123]

I'm a wobbly size 12/14 and look lumpy in anything tight, but the shape of a wiggle dress suits me better than something with a defined waist. I need a dress to wear for a wedding and I'm really struggling. I feel fat and horrible in everything!

[oohnicevase]

I work in a women's fashion shop and there are loads of dresses to suit everyone .. so are you more Apple than hourglass ? I'm the same size but hourglass and dresses really flatter me .

[Thisismynewname123]

I'm never really sure because I feel like I have the worst of both! I'm probably more of an hourglass as I've always been curvy but I have that roll of fat under my boobs as well as regular tummy fat. But naturally quite a long, narrow back. But I also have lumpy hips and bum!

[oohnicevase]

Do you have a defined waist ?

[Thisismynewname123]

yes, I do have a defined waist

[oohnicevase]

www.next.co.uk/style/st533589/902680?itm=902680#902680
This is very pretty and flattering on
Me.

[Thisismynewname123]

@oohnicevase thank you, that could work. I can't wear floral prints but the spot one could be worth a try

[oohnicevase]

Give it a go, next have lots of flattering dresses for an hour glass.. also look at silk Fred maxis ..

[oohnicevase]

www.silkfred.com/boutiques/dancing-leopard/clothing/dove-dress-in-navy-star
This style is super flattering on me .. you made need some supportive underwear to help you streamline your figure a bit .

[BabloHoney]

Love that Silk Fred dress

[Thisismynewname123]

How does Silk Fred sizing come up, if you're between sizes?

[Lucked]

I am a 12-14 apple and I have bought my occasion wear from whistles recently, mostly skins over my stomach. I don’t think they model it well on the website so if you can go to a store it is worth a look. I have to size down to a 12 as they are generously cut.

[SissySpacekAteMyHamster]

I got a beautiful dress from whistles that looked awful online. It was really flattering.

[oohnicevase]

I'd go up rather than down for silk Fred .