Worried I'll feel like a hippo in a tutu...

[CinnamonSwirl82]

I've recently lost a lot of weight (size 22 down to a size 14/16) and my nerves when it comes to buying new clothes is off the chart. I still want to order size 20 or 18 clothes because I still feel absolutely huge.

I just bought a new dress in size 16, I'll attach a photo. I'm not being ridiculous thinking I'm going to squeeze into that, am I? I'm worried it's not going to do up or I'll have fat spilling out from all angles. Please be honest - I don't care how harsh!

Just want to feel pretty/sexy for a change as I've been so unwell lately. Need a night off to be normal!

It takes time for your head to catch up with where your body is at when you lose a lot of weight like that. I have had it in the past. Picking things up thinking they would never fit me. You won't be at all ridiculous in that dress. Celebrate your new shape, you deserve it.

I think that's a good shape for a dress. Try it and see how it looks on you.

Kindly, none of us can possibly tell you if you're going to fit into or look nice in that dress. We don't know your body.

You should order what you like the look of and try it on and see how you feel. Don't be overly critical of yourself and if you don't think something flatters you, don't keep it.

Stop focusing on what number is on the tag and focus on what looks good on you and makes you feel good. Some dresses suit different people, regardless of size.

I hope you find something that makes you feel fabulous.

It came and it didn't fit! Was so close! I did order another black dress, same size, which fit beautifully and looked lovely on 😊 I'll fit in that red one eventually...