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There are so few v neck dresses - why??

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NorthernGirlie · 12/08/2024 23:43

I'm on a desperate hunt for a dress for a hen do this weekend (I've left it too late!)

Everything is bloody high / round neck... which make my massive boobs look like smuggled cushions!

If you're short and dumpy - where are you buying your v neck dresses from please?

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Misskittykat · 13/08/2024 21:01

Have a look at Finery.

Lifeomars · 13/08/2024 20:24

NoMoreCheddar · 13/08/2024 16:20

Yes! I can't wait for the trend of floral pattern, puff sleeved, frilly styles to go away. Little House on the Prairie sums it up nicely.

Also boat neck anything, for those of us with big boobs who require scaffolding bras with unsexy straps they are awful.

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It's the tiers and/or massive flounce on the end of so many dresses that I can't stand. Many a time I will spot a lovely print, great colour or fabric only to see that on closer inspection it is a befrilled monstrosity.

DysonSphere · 13/08/2024 17:53

thecatsthecats · 13/08/2024 17:41

There's nothing innately awful about a bit of cleavage.

My boobs look far LESS booby in a v neck. In a high neck they look like Hadrian's Wall.

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Hadrians Wall 🤣

thecatsthecats · 13/08/2024 17:41

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 13/08/2024 16:55

@NorthernGirlie does a v neck not show a huge cleavage though??

There's nothing innately awful about a bit of cleavage.

My boobs look far LESS booby in a v neck. In a high neck they look like Hadrian's Wall.

Everlore · 13/08/2024 17:40

I live in dresses, don't own a pair of trousers, and I do love a V-neck. I get all my dresses from Carolina Dress Room. Their tea dresses and full circle Peggy dresses are mostly v-neck and I find them extremely flattering and comfortable, though most of the prints may be a bit wacky for many people, but that's why I love them! They are generally zip-free, multi-size dresses which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea, but their dresses actually do a great job of fitting the range of sizes promised on the label. I'm very short and a size 8, I buy their dresses in a size small 1 and they fit like a glove, also, they have some stretch in them which is great as I'm pregnant and am finding I can still wear these dresses and they accommodate my growing bump beautifully! I find the skirt lengths fine too. Only online but worth checking out.

SeatonCarew · 13/08/2024 17:36

V necks are definitely most flattering for the traditionally built woman.

thesugarbumfairy · 13/08/2024 17:36

Bit late now but I have a couple from muthahood.

DysonSphere · 13/08/2024 17:35

wutheringkites · 13/08/2024 16:18

I've found H&M and Nobody's Child best this year.

I thought Nobody's child do the classic high round neck or gathered round neck and straight silhouette? Or am I confusing it with Ghost?

Either way as a 34GG/36FF I agree OP that round necks are very unflattering for those of us with big boobs. I made the mistake of buying a Hobbs round neck number a few months ago. My breasts looked like cannonballs. I knew it was a huge mistake when the postman gave me an appreciative looksy. Yuck. I hope the trend dies a death soon.

I find wrap dresses are a sure way to beat round neck, although tricky too sometimes.

LittleLegsKeepGoing · 13/08/2024 17:24

Dolly and Dotty do a great variety on the V neck dress - as a dumpy short arse I find their dresses quite flattering. The fake cross over dresses in particular.

Maray1967 · 13/08/2024 17:22

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 13/08/2024 16:55

@NorthernGirlie does a v neck not show a huge cleavage though??

Not necessarily. A v neck is the most flattering neckline for those of us with bigger boobs. I can’t wear high neck or boat neck - I just look fat. I’m fed up of all these high round necks - they look bloody awful unless you’re thin.

I’ve got v necks from sea salt as well as John Lewis.

TomatoSandwiches · 13/08/2024 17:21

Kpo58 · 13/08/2024 17:15

Seasalt has some nice v-necked dresses, if you like bold prints.

I like some of their dresses but they hardly ever have a full sleeve! I find it so annoying, there's always something not quite right with them.

InfradeadToUltraviolent · 13/08/2024 17:18

Personally I'm loving the higher neck dresses this season. I'm grabbing loads of them for the rainy seasons when everything will be sodding v necked again, when people like the OP should stock up in their turn.

However, in the meantime, this from the Uniqlo sale is an absolute gem if there are still any available near you.
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E468820-000/00?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADM0H6jBqcLbmFxi5Q1_6sOdWV1fO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnAwzRS88GmbkEYGI0ooI-vYBmLoD9M-giTnZw_lzS-ARKr4PPtzxfEaApZKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=003

blackcherryconserve · 13/08/2024 17:16

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 13/08/2024 16:55

@NorthernGirlie does a v neck not show a huge cleavage though??

And often gapes!

User364837 · 13/08/2024 17:16

I don’t suit high necks. I have luck with B neck dresses at Roman and Pour Moi

Kpo58 · 13/08/2024 17:15

Seasalt has some nice v-necked dresses, if you like bold prints.

Blueroses99 · 13/08/2024 17:14

Or search for a sweetheart neckline

Sherwil16 · 13/08/2024 17:11

I got a v-neck dress in the White Stuff sale. Look up notch neck, so not a deep v.

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 13/08/2024 16:55

@NorthernGirlie does a v neck not show a huge cleavage though??

ChristmasPostman · 13/08/2024 16:49

Another vote for Nobody’s child, lots of high waist v neck short sleeves to be had. I hear you about v necks as with larger boobs shirred round neck dresses look hideous on me. I have also reached the age where I won’t go sleeveless any more, sites with filters for sleeves get my vote!

Poppysmom22 · 13/08/2024 16:43

I’m the same it’s either gaping shirt dresses or a full on boob shelf in a round neck hideous

mitogoshi · 13/08/2024 16:37

Bought a v neck from sea salt last week

HollyNightingale · 13/08/2024 16:27

Try searching the Next website for V neck dresses and applying the relevant filters - they have loads of brands on there now.

Meadowfinch · 13/08/2024 16:20

Plenty on Boden. I can't wear their dresses - too short in the waist for me but some of them look lovely.

NoMoreCheddar · 13/08/2024 16:20

curtaintwitcher78 · 13/08/2024 16:13

I could have written this! I think there is a mission these past few years to make women look as unattractive and as Little House on the Prairie as possible.
I think the high street hates us.

Yes! I can't wait for the trend of floral pattern, puff sleeved, frilly styles to go away. Little House on the Prairie sums it up nicely.

Also boat neck anything, for those of us with big boobs who require scaffolding bras with unsexy straps they are awful.

CantSleepSweet · 13/08/2024 16:20

Not sure why. But Scamp & Dude do plenty of really nice v neck designs

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