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?

[maggiso]

I think the fabric and cut are crucial - well they are for me - I'm not tall toned or hourglass (I'm petite) - but have a couple of well upholstered lined body-con dresses that create a smooth line and look good on.

[BuggersMuddle]

whatam would respectfully disagree with that. I don't need Spanx in the morning when I dress, but I have food intolerances and IBD that can cause bloating. Spanx doesn't stop it, but it helps a lot with the appearance if it happens (although I obviously try to avoid known triggers, it's not always possible).

lanvender I am never sure tbh, so when commenting I was thinking of my bandage dresses, but that seems pretty bodycon. With less bandage-style dresses I tend to forgo the spanx. For example I bought this dress which is not sold as body-con but is skintight at a size 10 on me. (FWIW the dresses I've noted upthread are a good deal tighter).

[Floisme]

lavender I would say that dress was dress bodycon. It's very nice too although too short for me, sadly.

I'm slim but not well toned and I'll wear bodycon provided it's knee length, has sleeves and is in a heavy duty fabric, preferably with ruching. And only with decent underwear although not necessarily spanx.

[lavendersun]

Thank you for the S&B education! . Floisme it is almost knee length on me, 5'8", shortest I would wear but with thick tights (gawd is that another fashion faux pax) it is more than decent at my old age.

Buggers, your link gives me a whole page of dresses for young things!