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Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?

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Froum · 09/04/2025 22:02

My bridesmaids range in size from 8 to 12. No one happens to be plus size.

Would this dress flatter most of the women do you reckon?

We are late 20s

i have chosen to show the image of the plus size model as I think it highlights that it works on bigger sizes. What do you think?

Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
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Ponderingwindow · 09/04/2025 22:28

It’s bias cut so will show every lump and bump. If breasts are small, they won’t fill it out. If breasts are C+ they will sag below the cup line and look odd. If they are DD or above they will look ridiculous. It’s not the kind of dress that is conducive to wearing a good bra.

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Froum · 09/04/2025 22:28

Better?

I don’t want anything matronly

Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
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Spudlover · 09/04/2025 22:28

Dariendreamer · 09/04/2025 22:19

Is this a birdy grey dress? Loads of different styles and fabrics in this colour on their website!

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I actually love the colour but that style is very unflattering and there are some lovely dresses on this site.

OP would you consider having the same colour but letting your bridesmaids choose which style?

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 09/04/2025 22:27

Bonus go for empire line flowing from under the bust

Bogginsthe3rd · 09/04/2025 22:27

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:02

My bridesmaids range in size from 8 to 12. No one happens to be plus size.

Would this dress flatter most of the women do you reckon?

We are late 20s

i have chosen to show the image of the plus size model as I think it highlights that it works on bigger sizes. What do you think?

Dear me.

Heronwatcher · 09/04/2025 22:27

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:21

So this is the only other dress I have found that I like. But will it look weird cause the groom and groomsmen have gone for navy suits

But what do your bridesmaids like? Have you asked them?

This is better than the first one, but the colour is dire (why all the mauve and greige?), the cut isn’t much better and again the fabric looks really cheap and flammable. There are much prettier dresses out there.

safira · 09/04/2025 22:27

You need to let the bridesmaids try on and have an opinion on what they're wearing. The most important thing is that the people you love enough to want in your bridal party feel good about themselves and comfortable. Colour scheme, your taste, how it looks with groomsmen suits etc should not be driving the decision.

95percentcocoa · 09/04/2025 22:26

APocketFullOfRye · 09/04/2025 22:25

That’s lovely Poppy !

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I agree!

mummysmagicmedicine · 09/04/2025 22:26

The bust area will be a struggle. As someone with a small band and large cup those bust seams never work for me and look ridiculous as my bust is virtually all below the seam. There are so many other options out there that will compliment all body shapes and breast shapes

Outofthepan · 09/04/2025 22:25

The other one is better but also fairly unforgiving. Do your bridesmaids like these styles?

Kattuccino · 09/04/2025 22:25

I'm a slim, flat chested size 8 and would look hideous in this style of dress 😱

Nominative · 09/04/2025 22:24

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:21

So this is the only other dress I have found that I like. But will it look weird cause the groom and groomsmen have gone for navy suits

That's nice, and I don't think it will look weird.

bridgetreilly · 09/04/2025 22:24

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:21

So this is the only other dress I have found that I like. But will it look weird cause the groom and groomsmen have gone for navy suits

That would look fine with navy suits.

Outofthepan · 09/04/2025 22:24

Oh no, @Froum so unforgiving on anyone

is your dress a similar style?

I also think the colour is pretty difficult to wear

bridgetreilly · 09/04/2025 22:23

I think the big problem with the OPs suggestion is the cut around the bust. Are all the bridesmaids relatively similarly endowed?

MrsBlondie · 09/04/2025 22:23

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:21

So this is the only other dress I have found that I like. But will it look weird cause the groom and groomsmen have gone for navy suits

What about the lovely dresses other posters have added here.

Whoarethoseguys · 09/04/2025 22:22

Sorry but I don't think it would flatter anyone. It is much too clingy and the material looks flimsy

Silverstars21 · 09/04/2025 22:22

Coali · 09/04/2025 22:08

That’s one of the most difficult cuts to wear. Too thin and all you see are hip bones, slightly rounded tummy and people will be asking your bridesmaids if they’re expecting. I’m not really sure who would look good in it. Definitely not something I’d want to wear if I had to be on show all day and wanted to actually enjoy myself and the food, drink, and dancing.

This. At worst in this type of dress & material the pubic bone is on display never mind the hip bones.

zeibesaffron · 09/04/2025 22:22

This wouldn’t suit many people, you would need to be comfortable with your body shape and size. As it will show everything.

It does absolutely nothing for the plus size model except fit her really badly.

PrettayGood · 09/04/2025 22:22

I think it would only work on the extremely slim and toned. It looks atrocious on the large model.

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Froum · 09/04/2025 22:21

So this is the only other dress I have found that I like. But will it look weird cause the groom and groomsmen have gone for navy suits

Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
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