Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

Will this dress suit a plus size bridesmaid?

138 replies

Genok · 08/07/2025 08:03

I’m getting married next summer. Hoping to have that eclectic look for my bridesmaids - different colours but all cohesive. I’ve chosen tones of pink as I think that is romantic.

Im buying the dresses. I have one bridesmaid who is plus size (12). She has an hour glass figure. Will this dress suit her in your opinion?

I know not everyone likes the material but I do, thanks in advance for your input

Will this dress suit a plus size bridesmaid?
Will this dress suit a plus size bridesmaid?
OP posts:
Gall10 · 08/07/2025 08:17

Genok · 08/07/2025 08:08

Oh apologies. I don’t know why I thought it was. English is my 2nd language

Show quote history

If you were going by USA sizes…their size 12 is equivalent to uk size 16…hardly a plus size either.
Let’s see your figure?

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:17

I acknowledge my mistake. I am sorry. It was a slip of my mind

OP posts:
ChocolateGanache · 08/07/2025 08:17

MidnightPatrol · 08/07/2025 08:08

Odd trolling attempt

Maybe 🤔

WhistlingStraits · 08/07/2025 08:16

I assume OP means US 12, which is a UK 16?

Anyway, that dress would highlight a large belly and arms, a less shiny material would help.

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:16

Blondebrownorred · 08/07/2025 08:15

Size 12 isn't slim. That material is unflattering on most people OP. I wouldn't choose it.

Show quote history

But it looks amazing in the second photo. My friend is smaller than that model. Carries weight in an hour glass

OP posts:
HolyPond · 08/07/2025 08:16

Genok · 08/07/2025 08:10

The model is a 14 according to the website :)

Show quote history

Still not ‘plus size’.

ChocolateGanache · 08/07/2025 08:16

Size 12 is not plus size FFS

Blondebrownorred · 08/07/2025 08:15

Zov · 08/07/2025 08:11

YABVU for calling a size 12 'plus size.' And of course this will suit a SLIM woman who is a size 12!

Size 12 isn't slim. That material is unflattering on most people OP. I wouldn't choose it.

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:15

Morgenrot25 · 08/07/2025 08:13

Also, those dresses will be cheap for a reason.

They were not cheap originally. Recently on clearance sale. Good reviews

OP posts:
Blurrywateryeye · 08/07/2025 08:14

Nah, both ugly dresses. Looks cheap and material is too clingy.

Clearingaspace · 08/07/2025 08:13

Ask your friend if they are ok with it. As previous poster mentioned that is the whole point of an eclectic look for bridesmaids - they can wear a dress that suits them.

Morgenrot25 · 08/07/2025 08:13

Also, those dresses will be cheap for a reason.

PicaK · 08/07/2025 08:13

Your friend needs to run. Uninvite her and do her the favour of having to be friends with someone like you.

AmIthatSpringy · 08/07/2025 08:13

What's your AIBU?

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 08/07/2025 08:13

Are you in the US? A size 12 there is plus size, it's equivalent to a UK size 16.

Whatever your friends size, ask her how she would feel wearing that dress. I'm a UK size 12 with a flat stomach and there is no way I'd wear that dress, it would show every lump and bump.

ThatGreatMember · 08/07/2025 08:13

Dress is horrendous on 95% of women

CatsMagic · 08/07/2025 08:12

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 08/07/2025 08:08

Yep

Show quote history

Yup !

Crap effort OP , especially as the model in the second picture looks around a size 12/14.

Zov · 08/07/2025 08:11

YABVU for calling a size 12 'plus size.' And of course this will suit a SLIM woman who is a size 12!

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:11

I personally thought the dress is flattering and feminine

OP posts:
Morgenrot25 · 08/07/2025 08:11

Genok · 08/07/2025 08:09

English is my second language. Apologies

That isn't an excuse. You know your friend. You know she isn't plus sized.

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:10

moftwo · 08/07/2025 08:09

The model in the second picture looks to be a size 12 or bigger so yes providing your bridesmaid likes it it’ll look great. Also size 12 isn’t plus size

The model is a 14 according to the website :)

OP posts:
moftwo · 08/07/2025 08:09

The model in the second picture looks to be a size 12 or bigger so yes providing your bridesmaid likes it it’ll look great. Also size 12 isn’t plus size

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:09

English is my second language. Apologies

OP posts:
missedtherainbow · 08/07/2025 08:09

Sorry but what do you mean by ‘plus size 12’?
12 is not a plus size.
With that fabric I’d say regardless of size smoothing underwear would be good to give a cleaner silhouette.

Original poster
Genok · 08/07/2025 08:09

RhaenysRocks · 08/07/2025 08:07

I'd hate that. 12 is not a plus size anyway but if you have curves that will cling and show every lump and bump. I generally think pale colours generally don't do bigger women many favours to be honest.

But I think the second model who is bigger than my friend looks stunning

OP posts: