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Can a short dumpy size 12 pull off Baukjen dresses?

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ScoobyDooWhereAreYou · 17/05/2013 11:17

I've had a 25% off offer through the door and the dresses look lovely but can I pull them off or would they just highlight every lump and bump? It's for a wedding and I'm part of wedding party so can't really hide myself away and drink wine if I feel self conscious! I obviously plan on spanxing myself up to the ceiling. Thoughts would be appreciated (as I'm too tight to pay for returns!!)...
www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/uk/600/dresses/DR484.html
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www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/uk/600/dresses/DR574.html with belt
Btw, I'm 5'2, just shy of 10st, have boobs and waist but thighs and mum-tum.

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TooMuchRain · 17/05/2013 22:24

No, now I've looked at the beige one too I think you're right, the first pic of the blue one was nearly exactly what I want though Sad

TravelinColour · 17/05/2013 22:25

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MrsCampbellBlack · 18/05/2013 07:55

Definitely pay close attention to your rear view - that's what always lets me down in jersey dresses.

I find Me&Em too long as well - have to do much ruching which isn't flattering on me. But I am short.

YoniCollette · 18/05/2013 08:12

I'm 5 ft 2 and weigh 10 stone. I'm very wobbly though. Upper arm, thighs and tummy are all horrible. Having said that I love the dresses.

In the past I've found similar dresses flattering from the front but they make my bum look huge.

MrsCampbellBlack · 18/05/2013 08:21

You see I have the dreaded indent which makes clingy jersey not an option.

YoniCollette · 19/05/2013 17:42

Dreaded indent? I'm now wondering if I have one...

peachypips · 19/05/2013 17:47

I love them. I am 5'3" and 10st 12 and I would wear them with no shame. Have big boobs, biggish waist and small bum and legs. I would get some very high heels to elongate. The ones the models are wearing are really nice actually.

MrsCampbellBlack · 19/05/2013 18:13

The bit on me which goes in after my hip and then goes out again for my thighs. I hate it and doesn't matter what I weigh, its just always there.

TravelinColour · 19/05/2013 20:45

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YoniCollette · 19/05/2013 21:59

I don't think I have that. Mainly I just don't go in sadly. I go out at the hips and down like a giant triangle.

sixwoollydogs · 09/09/2013 09:37

Does anyone how a current code for Baukjen? TIA

HappyAsEyeAm · 09/09/2013 11:59

I am 5 ft 1 and I have always had to send everything from Baukjen back. Even if it was flattering (and the Jessica dress looked nice on me when I was wearing my spanx Smile), it was a good 5 inches or so too long. On a jersey dress, that can be ok, but the neckline was way too low as well as the overall length. I don't bother ordering from them anymore.

I am 5 ft 1 by the way, with a tummy and quite a small frame (narrow shoulders etc).

jimjamspam · 09/09/2013 12:42

I am 5ft 2 about 9.5 stone and I would wear them with heels - I have big boobs, carrying too much round the middle but nice legs.

I would also never describe myself as dumpy - horrid horrid word, don't use it about yourself - really don't!

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