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Flattering dress - big boobs, mummy tummy, thunder thighs

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Zaft · 19/03/2011 09:41

Hi,
I'm looking for a dress that will flatter my size 16 post baby body. Something suitable for a fairly casual wedding that I will be able to adapt to other occasions. I am usually very hourglass with size 12 waist and 16 bum/boobs but have lost my waist post baby and am feeling unconfident. Currently breastfeeding so have 36J boobs. I have big thighs but passable calves. I usually find v-necks flattering and would quite like something with arms, although not necessarily. I was thinking a fairly heavy fabric would be good for skimming over bumps. The main occasion for the dress is the wedding of a school friend where lots of old aquaintances will be and am hoping to avoid feeling like people are thinking I've let myself go! Max budget £200 but less would be good. I'm 5ft 2. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Thanks

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tethersend · 19/03/2011 10:01

What about something like this?

This is gorgeous and would be really flattering

Or something fifties style?

noddyholder · 19/03/2011 10:06

flattering for boobs

Zaft · 19/03/2011 10:07

Thanks tether. Love the vivienne Westwood one but tend to shy away from buttons over my boobs for fear of gaping issues. The first one is a good shape for me although I'm not sure about the length. I love the fifties one but not sure if I'm brave enough for the print!

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Zaft · 19/03/2011 10:08

Can't get the link to work noddy - takes me to an o2 thing that asks me to call them to confirm I'm over 18!

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noddyholder · 19/03/2011 10:38

It is the bravissimo sensational dress in grey

tethersend · 19/03/2011 11:17

What about this?

tethersend · 19/03/2011 11:23

Or this?

gilbonzothesecretpsychoduck · 19/03/2011 11:25

I'm very similar to your description and I'm looking at this for a wedding

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