HELP - I need a dress that covers my arms :-(

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I am hoping someone can help me. I have bad psoriosis on my arms and can't find a nice dress with sleves for over the festive period.

I have a black lace dress with sleves (last years) and would like a different look this year. I am 5' 6", size 16 and would prefer something I can go and try on instead of online.

So far I have hair and beauty appointment booked but NOTHING TO WEAR!

What about another lace long sleeved dress but in a different colour like this one.

green

purple

What's your colouring like? Wrap dresses are normally good for covering arms and flattering the figure.

Or could you get a short sleeved dress and get a little jacket/shrug to go over the top?

If you're really desperate just an idea I do sometimes in the winter is you buy a nice dress that doesn't have sleeves and wear a long sleeved t-shirt underneath (like from primark) or if you want a bit fancier buy a nice cardigan/bolero that matches the dress, a lot of sleeveless dresses sometimes come with these...

Thanks ItsA, I really like the burgandy lace dress (think will get anyway!) and the one from Coast.

I am quite pale (and can't fake tan because of the psoriosis) with dark brown hair and a big chest.

I have a real notion for a black dress and sparkly accessories though.

Topshop has quite a few sparkly dresses with sleeves! I was browsing them this morning and was very pleasantly surprised

there's always the Mary Portas armery sleeve things which might work for you depending on the dress style

Know what you mean about the black dress and sparkly accessories trap, it's a fail safe option every time :)

Ooh what a good idea SilverSixpence, never seen those before.

Thanks everyone

Birdbrain, I am always covering up with a cardi over day dresses, vest tops, t shirts etc... even in the summer as I hate it so much so just fancied a dress with sleves to feel more 'special'. I am having quite the frumpy week.

Sixpence, they are really cool. I think I may order a set (is it set, or pair?!?) in black for under day to day dresses etc. Thanks so much.

I shall hit topshop, coast and zara tomorrow and take it from there! Thanks again.

I got a good black dress with sleeves from Monsoon at the weekend. It's called the Valhalla Tunic. It's flattering on (I have a big chest).

Monsoon

Hope the link works.

Or try Pepperberry who have stores in a few places in the UK. They specialise in ladies who are well endowed.

Thanks again Ladies!

Really like the tunic Minibmw, would be lovely with thick tights and heels... will try my local monsoon tomorrow... and I could wear it with boots and tights to dress it down for christmas day!

I have never heard of paperberry but will look into it as my massive boobs are the bain of my life!

Pepperberry are the clothes section of Braviasimo.

While you're in monsoon, have a look at this one too?

Ah, I am so dim sometimes. I have a few of their blouses... I think they are just bravissimo though so they must have had a re-branding since then.

Slainte that is stunning too. Not sure if velvet would add to my size 16 frame though?

You could be right, I haven't tried it on yet but would be trying on the same size as you

Try these instead of the Mary Portas Armery things. The MP ones leave a gaping hole in the armpit that looks really odd - these ones don't leave any gap and fit nicely under your bra/boobs. They have lots of styles - I have the Flare style and am wearing lots of sleeveless dresses that normally get packed away until summer. Very pleased with them - the company was on Dragons Den a while back. They do some sheer ones with beading that would suit a dressy style. It means I can cover my arms and not have to wear a bloody cardi/bolero all the time.