I have two irish weddings (full catholic church do's) to go to in July. One is brother in law, one is DH's friends from way back. Won't be the same people so can get away with same dress both times. there will be people there who last saw me when I was about 2 stone lighter and 5 years younger! PLUS an old crush from my 20's - who was never interested and who I embarrassed myself over..I absolutely have to look fantastic.
I am looking at 50's swing dresses, it's kind of my style and I think suit my figure..but not sure if I will look like a sofa..am 35, size12/14, 5' 2'', mahoosive bust and hips but small--ish- waist..pale ish colouring, green/gray eyes, very dark brown reddish hair, suit fairly bright colours I think.
I struggle with dresses as I am much bigger on top, 42 inch bust and 32 inch waist, but I am handy with a sewing machine and was thinking of making myself something. Am liking this at the moment www.ladyvlondon.com/Parrot-Print-Swing-Dress-Bird-Print_A13HID.aspx?nh=240037 could make something similar fairly easily, but stuggling to find fabric I like.
anyone got any advice for dresses etc but also other things I can do to look lovely - I never feel particularly polished or nice looking, hate photos of myself generally as just look fat and old..hate my big jowly double chin and my arms are a bit saggy, tummy a nightmare (DD is two, I have no excuse though!) and thighs horrible. I can spend a little bit over the next month or so on myself, I have been doing chemical peels at home recently so have nice skin for now, have also lost a few pounds so more confident there, intend to actually start doing couch to 5k too.
Anyway, rambling now, not sure what I want - confidence boosters, ideas for what people do to make them feel good for a special occasion, anything really!