Why are skater/prom style dresses so unflattering on me???

[Bearwantsmore]

Is it just me? I think it must be. Just been reading another thread where dresses like this were being recommended but I just looked at them all knowing they'd make me look horrendous. I know this as I bought a similar one a few months ago, absolutely loved it but have only worn it once cos it makes me feel FAT. And no, I don't really have body-image issues, am 5'3" and size 8-10 and I know some shaped do suit me - e.g. skimming shift dresses. I do have a bit of a tum but I would have thought a nipped-in waist would help with that. And skinny legs Maybe I have a huge arse that I'm just not aware of!

Rant over! Just gutted as I keep seeing lots of nice dresses I can't wear!

Are your boobs big ? That was my problem with them

They are best on pear shapes ime. I am also size 8-10 but look dreadful in shift dresses, they do nothing for me at all. Prom dresses look best if you have slim shoulders, quite a small bust and a teeny waist. All of my flab is around my bum and hips, and this is helpfully hidden by the big billowy skirt.

I look hideous in them as well. Not really to do with my body shape (slim all over) but I think because they make me feel too girly. I don't know. I really like dresses (wear them all the time) but prefer shift or straight fitted dresses.

They don't suit Colleen Rooney either , and she wears them all the time teamed with massive platforms, and looks ridiculous.

Thanks, glad it's not just me! Maybe the boobs are the issue - I'm still BF so they are bigger than usual - still only 34c though so not exactly huge! More likely to be my tum though

They look foul on me, and thats due to my big rib cage - you just see the bulk, then no waist as the skirt flares out

They are hideous on me - far too prissy and girly for me.

I am a pear, (or more correctly and X shape, being the possessor of sizeable saddlebags) and I look a bit ridiculous in skater dresses. Too much fabric or something. Theoretically they should suit me, but no, not at all.

I dont think they look good on anyone over the age of 12. awful.

Skater dresses don't even suit skaters.

Lurking I am an X shape too!

Snap Hopefully! Great to know a fellow X. I will have to watch your style tips!

I don't have much of a waist so they look dreadful on me.

No one style is going to suit everyone realistically.

Hopefully am I right in thinking you have a blog? Will you pm me the details, I'd love to follow you. TIA.

I think they are grim.
Skater dresses maybe okay on sub 20 yo below size 12
Prom dresses are always dire

I was wondering that too. I'm also an X shape (probably)
The fault of the dresses is that they make your torso look too short and also make you look like a little girl.

I think the problem is that the torsos are generally too short so you don't get the nipped in at the waist thing; you get a pseudo empire line that completely eradicates any hope of a waist. This is made worse is you have boobs of any note.

That said, I do like them. I just wish the waist was actually anywhere near my waist. This is especially odd as I have a very short body (all my height is in my legs, and I'm not tall). If the waist is too high on me, I dread to think what they are like of women of normal proportions.

Arbitrary you're right! I have a very long torso and the waists of skater dresses are right up under my boobs . I wear that sort of style a fair bit with a top and separate flarey skirt but just can't get dresses to fit.

Yes arbitrary I think you're spot on! I also have a short torso (am 5'3" but I think my legs are more average as I wear regular length trousers) which is actually a real pain as the shift dresses that I think suit me often don't fit that well as the top half is too long... but that's a whole other issue!

Me too Hopefully. I'd like to follow you if that's ok? Think i've tried before but get the Protected security box??

Ooh, sorry guys, I've been playing with the layout of the blog so I've password protected it while there are photos floating around, half chopped up logos etc! It isn't a pretty sight! It should be up again tomorrow, will post here when it is.

I thought it was just me! The way people go on about them, you'd think they were supposed to be a sort of miracle, suits-everyone dress. I am a genuine fatso but I have a small waist (when I'm not nine months preggo, anyway) compared to my huge boobs, but they still look shit. It looks like I'm trying to hide something... which I suppose I am. My mother insists that fatsos should run like the wind from anything tight, but I will always maintain that I look a million times better - and thinner - in a good body-con dress (with serious control pants and a good bra) than in anything flared or floaty.

MrG and Lurking, just wanted to let you know that the blog is alive and kicking again. Link on my profile page

Thanks Hopefully. Am now following! Love it.

They are a childish style, as others have said, and don't suit women. Yet another fashion designer fail.