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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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monkeysox · 09/04/2025 22:20

saltinesandcoffeecups · 09/04/2025 22:04

I think that style flatters very few body types.

This. It's fucking awful.

Heronwatcher · 09/04/2025 22:20

If you must go for mauve why? what about something flowery. Since all your bridesmaids are slim they could definitely get away with something like this.

Is this unflattering for a bridesmaid?
incandescentglow · 09/04/2025 22:20

i dont understand why you're so focused on the plus size element when you keep saying your bm's arent plus size?? why is it relevant???

Bigearringsbigsmile · 09/04/2025 22:20

It's really horrible

AprilBunny · 09/04/2025 22:20

Could you have dresses made in the right colour?

Dariendreamer · 09/04/2025 22:19

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:08

I’m really struggling to find this shade of dress. I need this tan mauve colour to match my scheme. Gahhh

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

sorry, links aren’t working (edited)

ohnowwhatcanitbe · 09/04/2025 22:19

PinkiOcelot · 09/04/2025 22:05

It looks like a nightie.

Yes, this.

pearbottomjeans · 09/04/2025 22:18

It certainly doesn't flatter that model so I would say that's an example of how it doesn't work, actually. Sorry!

Matildahoney · 09/04/2025 22:17

The colour you're looking for is dusky pink which might be why you're struggling!
The dress is not flattering, but you really should be asking your bridesmaids opinions

Doolallies · 09/04/2025 22:17

I like the shape on the average sized model hate the colour. The dress on plus sized is horrendous

ThinWomansBrain · 09/04/2025 22:16

was this inspired by the recent thread about whether you'd go shopping in your pyjamas?

DeborahVance · 09/04/2025 22:16

Couldn't be less flattering. That style really clings and shows every line of underwear however slim you are.

TheatreTraveller · 09/04/2025 22:16

Do you not actually like your bridesmaids?

Utterlyridiculous · 09/04/2025 22:14

Really unflattering. I’m a size 10 and between the cut and the fabric, I would feel very conscious of my tummy in it. It would show underwear lines too.

ilovemyhamster · 09/04/2025 22:14

This sort of dress will make your bridesmaids feel self conscious every minute of the day and I'm sure you don't want that. Also if even a speck of water goes on that fabric it will stain. I'd think again if I were you

Neveranynamesleft · 09/04/2025 22:14

Awful. Looks cheap, style is not bridesmaid quality, the colour is drab and the cut / fit would be very uncomfortable for anyone that is conscious of a few pounds weight gain. Please dont get this.

BobbyBiscuits · 09/04/2025 22:13

As others say, the way the bust area points downwards in a v shape is hugely unflattering. It evokes saggy boobs on any sized bust.
The colour is nice but I think the top half of the dress is a bit wrong looking.

Genevieva · 09/04/2025 22:13

It looks like lingerie

11811B · 09/04/2025 22:13

Dear God that dress flatters no one. OP it's made to be worn without a bra looking at the way the top is, I'm an 8 and couldn't get away without a bra!

Ineffable23 · 09/04/2025 22:12

Gundogday · 09/04/2025 22:06

Depends on the body shape of the bridesmaids. I’m small chested, so wouldn’t suit me, but anyone with a reasonable cleavage it would suit. Also, may depend what underwear they have in to disguise lumps and bumps.

However, pretty dress and I like the colour.

Whereas I was thinking "well that will be hopeless if they have a big bust, they never put enough room in the cups of those things and I'm always falling out of them". Which, I think, unfortunately illustrates the general gist here which is that actually it's unlikely to really flatter anyone.

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Froum · 09/04/2025 22:12

KnewYearKnewMe · 09/04/2025 22:10

Is that the colour you’re going for, OP?

I think light colours in that fabric would be quite unforgiving. Navy, emerald, ruby etc could look lovely.

Yes this is the colour I’m searching for - a dusty mauve

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Shatandfattered · 09/04/2025 22:11

Froum · 09/04/2025 22:06

I think it looks nice on the plus size model.

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Her breast area is the main area the eye is drawn to, if the dress was supposed to look better fitting with whatever bra they would have the model styled as so, its not forgiving and it doesnt have any qualities or shape or colour that draws attention away.