bodycon dress - what age and size is ok?

[NotSittingRight]

Just that really. Are they only for tall size 8's in their 20's, or can just about anyone wear one?

No not at all. I think any person in any size needs Spanx with a body con but they look great on everybody.

I agree with gunting - A line and floaty are more tricky

If you're confident then it doesn't matter - you could have a perfect figure (whatever that is) and if you're uncomfortable and tugging and pulling at it, and obviously unhappy, it's going to look cack.

I honestly think you need the body for one, age is irrelevant, they show every lump and bump.
That said, if a a lumpy bumpy person wants to wear one and feels good, then fair play.

I disagree with Gunting. It suits a certain body type. It's very figure hugging and shaping.

I dunno, I've seen rebel Wilson in a body con dress before and she's maybe a size 22/24 and I think she looks good

They don't suit everybody but I don't think you can attach a number to it. It's not an age or a size. It's a shape. You just have to try a few on and see what works.

Bodycon dresses suit only a very small number of people. You don't need to be tall but you do need to be slim. It's the most unforgiving item of clothing, more unforgiving than being naked in my opinion!

If you have even the slightest curve to your stomach a bodycon dress will make it look like a beer gut.

Layer them.
Leggings, leg warmers bunched up in boots.
Dress on top.
Jumper on top of dress.
Looks great, jumper (or top in warmer weather) hides sins.
I'm 41 and have a black body con dress.

They aren't for any particular shape, size or age.
I am a size 16 hourglass and they look great on me. If you feel good in what you're wearing, that's what matters!

I think floaty and flimsy is far more unforgiving than bodycon.

I don't think you have to be tall and slim (but as with most clothes it can't hurt). Don't think age really comes into it for this style per se.

I wear them and I think they suit me. Am mid 30s and fairly stocky hourglass. I like them because I am easily swamped by boxy or draped clothes,

Mine are all a good thick material as this is much more forgiving. I think the cheap ones are often too thin and badly cut. Spanx if you feel you need them.

They won't suit everyone though and I would probably avoid if apple shaped as there are likely to be more flattering styles.

For all those who wear bodycon dresses, is Spanx your best friend or does anyone go naked as it were?

NotSitting I always wear spanx with body con dresses but I wear them everyday anyway.

I think the key is to be an hourglass shape with a flat tummy . i don't think everyone can wear them .

I would usually wear Spanx atm, but don't absolutely have to. Depends on the occasion, whether I've been eating well (bloat) or if I'm likely to start slouching in an ungainly manner after

Also at this time of year I find them helpful in making sure I have a smooth line when wearing tights.

I wear them, loathe Spanx so I wear them with normal undies. Buy undies a size bigger and then you don't get the lines of th undies

I don't wear spanx with bodycon dresses. I don't wear spanx at all, they make me feel claustrophobic.

I just wear normal fitting undies and well-fitting bodycons.

I have been running and doing abs exercises for the past year, though - when I was more unhappy with being "bumpy", I avoided the style completely, so I'm probably not the fairest person to ask!

I do think you need a certain body shape for a bodycon. I think if spanx are needed them its probably not the right dress.

I do actually think you can be too old/big. I don't feel they look right unless you have a completely flat stomach. But then i really am paranoid about any lumps or bumps. I don't tend to wear spanx as I just don't like the feel of them.

Max size 10 and you need to be very trim.

Iatyq - I don't wear them with Spanx - far too uncomfortable. It's much less hassle to be really thin and not need them.

spanx are fab. they aren't necessarily for making you look slimmer they just smooth everything out.

Is this a body con dress? Or are they tighter/racier than that.

I am fairly fashion clueless, I just wear what I like. Anyway, if it is I bought a size 12 recently, no spanx, nearly 50 and I love it (work dress).

Really comfortable and the jersey is heavy enough to look like it has just been put on after a day of sitting in meetings.

If it isn't a body con dress please ignore me.

Has anyone linked to one for S&B novices?