Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?

I'm a size 12 and do not consider myself slim. that dress would look awful on me. Even on the smaller model the fabric ruching makes it look like she's got droopy boobs. Satin is really unforgiving.
I actually like the colour though.

It looks good on this model not because she's "slim" -it's because she has the right body shape for it. It would be very unflattering on most body shapes. It looks like what we would in the old days call a "slip".

I think it's awful.

That really isn’t a nice dress I’m afraid

This is a model, and even she may have wobbly bits which have been airbrushed out of that photo.

I assume your bridesmaids are not models and that at least some of them have wobbly bits.

I would second a PP's suggestion to look at JJ's House. If possible, choose your colour and then get your bridesmaids to choose their own style of dress in that colour.

Too plain, looks more like a slip.

It looks like a nightie.

Surely you can find something more flattering. Even your size 8 bridesmaid may have a few lumps and bumps she'd rather disguise and feel self conscious in that dress. I'd go for something fitted around the boobs which skims over the torso and hips, in a more forgiving fabric.

Have a look at Azazie.com they have this colour in structured form satin which would look much better on.

Anything goes with navy suits.

They’re likely to feel comfier in this. And if bridesmaids feel comfortable and confident, they’ll look more elegant.

Think it goes fine with navy suits, especially if ties and buttonholes are the same bluebell shade.

Pretty low cut at back, which makes it harder to keep a bra from being on show. Again, fabric risks showing bumps/undies on hips and tummy.

I think i get the vision, the very simple 90's style slip dresses are fashionable. And I've seen a lot on tik tok / insta brides in very figure hugging, slim line simple dresses, with bridesmaids in slip/satinny dresses, it does look good. But they are all very thin. I've been an 8 (at 5'9 that's very slim) and I'm a 12 now, I could never get away with those dresses as despite being slim I've always had a protruding lower belly pouch, those materials would just hang to it and I would feel so self conscious. And to me, a wedding is a long day, I like to indulge on the canapés, Prosecco, the meal etc, I would be scared of eating or drinking in a dress that figure hugging in case of bloating. I'd always recommend 'flowwy' for a bridesmaid, it suits pretty much everyone, and everyone will feel so much more comfortable.

For mine, I used i think azazie, told everyone colour (dark green) and let people pick their own. I had 1 apple shape, 1 pear and 1 tall willowy bridesmaid so finding a dress to fit them all would have been a challenge. It looked great in the end, dresses all very similar but slight differences on sleeve / neckline/ waist band etc

It might be worth looking into having them made. If it’s a simple style you’re after, like that first dress, you might find it’s not that expensive. That way you can choose the fabric you like, and the bridesmaids all end up with flattering dresses because they are made to fit them individually.

I think it’s not flattering at all tbh. The fabric is very unforgiving and any sweat will be instantly visible! The colour aswell will wash people out. Better to go with a warmer tone and not cool. Cool tones don’t suit most people.

I fear so. Bit too revealing and exposing for being ‘on show’. Mainly due to fabric appearing to show up every lump and bump, including undies. But also due to low cut strappiness and empire line, rather than nipped in waist. Puts an a lot of emphasis on boobs. And difficulty of finding right bra without straps slipping and showing. May be freezing, unless it’s at least 25 degrees in the shade.

I agree with PP that going with the same colourway in different styles allows bridesmaids to rock their own look and feel comfortable, yet still appear coherent as a group.

Do not ask your bridesmaids to fake tan!!

It’s very cheap looking.
not flattering.

The first dress really looks badly made around tbe bust and looks very cheaply made. All of the other dresses you posted are so much nicer.

I can’t believe you actually said you’re going to ask your bridesmaids to fake tan 😳. You sound like bridezilla.

I do see what you mean about not the flouncy type of dress @Froum

Look on asos

Posh nightie was what I was going to say.

As a size 12 I’d be mortified at having to wear this. You’d have to be extremely slim to pull this off. It would show every lump and bump. It would also be hard to find a bra it worked with.

Your bridesmaids must be remarkably tolerant women. I would refuse point blank to use fake tan or wear that dress in any size.

I like it, but can't have any lumps or bumps. You said groomsmens suits are navy, what about:

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/biba/deep-v-maxi-dress-654965#colcode=65496522

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/biba/biba-dip-hem-maxi-dress-651775#colcode=65177518

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/biba/deep-v-maxi-dress-654965#colcode=65496510

https://www.debenhams.com/product/ever-pretty-elegant-spring-v-neck-ruffle-sleeve-ruched-backless-applique-flowing-chiffon-bridesmaid-dresses_p-5cf00e80-5176-40be-b584-c3f86acb0a6e?colour=Mid+Navy

https://www.debenhams.com/product/coast-plunge-neck-structured-twill-midi-bridesmaid-dress_bcc06721?colour=navy

like an Elastoplast. not flattering to make presumably your friends wear in public

That dress is lovely and an available in so many colours.

I know what you mean, I just think it's not a flattering fabric or cut for any woman.