Be brutally honest - does this suit me?

[ConfusedLemon]

Ok little backstory - I’ve lost around 27lbs in the last few months and I’m still on a long weight loss journey but starting to feel a little bit more confident.
My belly is my by far my biggest insecurity.
Been shopping for a new summer wardrobe and saw this dress - I think I’ve never worn a dress in my life due to my deep weight insecurities but this dress somehow spoke to me and I bought it!
But now I’m not sure - it fits great but I feel it draws attention to my big belly?! Should I keep it? I don’t know.
I know it should be only me and my opinion that matters and how I feel but please tell me does it really fit me? Is it flattering?
Thank you!

I think it looks lovely on you, honestly.

I think it looks lovely on you. I agree with others that the second photo is irrelevant because you won't be holding your tummy in real life!

I think a chunky, brightly coloured bracelet would set it off nicely.

Brutally honest, it's not the greatest but it looks fine to go out and about in. I do think a longer sleeve would balance a bit better. The 90s stripey and floral and batik dresses are a bit of a warm weather trend here, my eldest has liberated a few of mine.

How do you feel in it?

I think you look great! I'd love to be your shape and size and if I was, I'd totally wear it!

Pattern and fit absolutely distracts from belly. Just don't stand holding said belly like that... ;-) and you'll be grand.

I love it on you op!

I don't think anything is flattering on anybody if you're going to grab your stomach in both hands and thrust it to the fore OP! However if you're intending on just walking around and sitting there like a normal person, it looks very nice.

If you like it, if you feel good in it, then be confident in it - what others think is always subjective and it's all in the eye of the beholder.

Hard to say from those two photos, since I assume you don't walk around holding your belly like that 😅

Probably could be a little looser over the tummy area, maybe try a dress that skims over that area.

Sorry, I don't think is suits you and the style of dress is a bit old fashioned

I said YANBU because I think it suits you; is that the right way round?! It looks good on you and if you want to wear it then you should. Congratulations on the weight loss!

I have an uneasy feeling about this thread. Why would you post a photo holding your stomach like that op? And then asking if it’s flattering ?

Looks absolutely fine from the front. What's it like from the side?

I like it. I hope you have posted where it is from but if not then please do

Hard to tell from the pictures, a side view would help. If you are really conscious of your stomach area maybe go up a size, but not if it looks / feels too baggy.

I think it looks great. You have a lovely shape. Why did you do that thing with your hands to accentuate your tummy?

It’s fine - comfortable

not my style

I thinks it's supposed to be a Bardot top isn't it? I think it looks great in the first picture.

Without seeing it full length it looks fine. A pair of big knickers to smooth your midriff will help too.

I think it looks really nice on you. The colour suits your colouring and the shape is flattering. And it’s not that kind of try too hard look either

I think it looks fine! It’s not my favourite dress in the world but it doesn’t look bad! Personally I’d wear it with some high waisted spanx or even a ‘wear your own bra’ body suit shaper if you feel a bit uncomfortable with your belly!

I think you look beautiful! Well done on the weight loss.

It’s also about how it makes you feel - if you feel good in it you’ll wear it with confidence, and that confidence will make you look so much more sparkly too!

I think it could be stylish but it could be frumpy depending on the rest of you. How old are you?

It looks tight because she's grabbing it and pulling it tight around her belly. It looks fine in the first picture.

Just wear the dress. You're a long time dead.

Is each image before and after weight loss? Or is it you at the same weight in each photo?

If it’s the same weight in each photo then return the dress. That 2nd photo is awful and so unflattering