Please help a poor large grumpy person find a dress for a wedding of rich thin smiley people

[PantryofWhoGivesAFuck]

:( Yes, all of that and more.

I am a 16/ 18 and I will try and lose what I can before then but I am realistic. It is an old uni friend who moves in glamorous circles compared to me!

I am not saying I want to be glam ... just passable. Budget of maybe a 100? I will be taller and fatter and frumpier than everyone else - but I would like to minimise the damage.

I like white stuff/ zara/ hoff/ dp / accessorise / handm etc in usual wear.

£100 is loads! Totally doable.

Two questions:
How cold is it going to be and
What's your favourite part of your body?

What body shape are you? What are your good bits? Arms? Waist? Boobs?

it is late october - so chillier

stomach and hips are the not so good bits - so i guess things like wrap dresses help

arms and legs are ok?

There is a fabulous pant suit thing in M&S at the moment for about 50 quid I think that I have tried on and it's really slimming and flattering on stomach and hips, which are my dodgy parts. I am going to buy it for sure. Hang on I'll see if I can find it.

I think phase 8 is great for wedding stuff, they are good with tummy hiding styles! They often have sales so have a look on their website or your nearest branch, you can get excellent bargains sometimes.

Warehouse and oasis have some lovely long sleeved wrap dresses in. I believe the 70s are back.

I would aim to tone up a bit. drinking lots of ware helps. Somehow. I would also look to get some really good underwear that puts everything where you would like it.
Are you naturally photogenic more to the point? I can look ok going out but then always look terrible in the photos which are the things that last.

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I don't think the picture does it justice at all, it really is lovely on, and I think it's really versatile as well. Will do for a wedding or for winter evenings out and it has enough other colours in it to make matching up accessories easy. A nice little coral/rose cropped jacket or wrap/cape or something would look lovely.

Have no idea of your age or your taste.

I am 31 - single and no children, if that helps! :)

Have a look on Ebay, usually wedding outfits galore there as people wear them once then sell on. Echo Phase Eight - their stuff is fitted and good for those of us with curves - just googled it on ebay and there's some nice dresses : www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R3.TR5.TRC1.A0.H0.Xphase+eight+size+18.TRS0&_nkw=phase+eight+size+18+dress&_sacat=0

Pantry - I'm not one to give advice on clothes but I would like to say I had a friend who was a size 16, and she always looked fabulous. I always wished I'd had her style, so please do not worry about your figure and I'm sure people will help you find something lovely

www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-v-neck-lace-fit-and-flare-dress/p2043247?colour=Green

I wore this to my brother's wedding a few weeks ago and it was really flattering and also comfortable...

S x

I second Phase Eight. I have this for an October wedding. Ruching across the stomach is flattering and its nice and stretchy as well as being lined.

20% off at Phase Eight at the moment so I suggest worth ordering & trying now.

There's afew on here in the sale.

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I'm thinking the flared ones with long straight sleeves will make good use of your good arms and legs.

My wedding dress is featured at the top of the page( well half of it)

I've become a convert after a mumsnetterfound it forme.

The dress is beautifully made and got it £100 cheaper In the sale.

The pants suit is lovely but I wouldn't like having to remove almost all of it for the loo! Especially if it's winter/ cold

My dress for my wedding is the last one in row 5. Someone has returned a size 14 as it had been taken off the we page.

It is really beautiful and much nicer in the flesh.

not floral

What about this Emily and Fin dress?
emilyandfin.co.uk/product/florence-dress-autumnal-abstract-leaves

I would second Eliza J as a good quality, well fitting brand. The "fit and flare" style is really flattering.

Thank you everyone, some lovely and helpful advice for a good start. Will have a look.

Put lots of effort into your hair and make up then whatever you choose will look and feel better.

Asos have quite a good selection. Narrow search to midi saves time I find. You will find something fabulous!

How do you use the loo in a jumpsuit?

o it's a total faff and absolutely not worth it if you're going off to get wasted.....good point. Love my jumpsuits but dont wear them if I'm out for a big ocassion. Yes, I sound like a pisshead who should be ashamed....

I've never ever worn one.

That jumpsuit is lovely! OP you're tall!!!
I guarantee half the little sticks will be envying you your height. And the other half will just be happy they don't stand out. I'm thinner
but (much) shorter than you and if we met particularly if you're not grumpy hard stare I bet I'd come away from meeting you saying that Pantry was so elegant and young! I felt such an aged prune!