Wrap dresses, whats that about?

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Is the idea that the wrap dress is universally flattering for women? Is that why its always touted as a classic piece? Do you wear them?

Who does good ones?

I'm tall and slim with small boobs and wide hips. They look awful on me (or at least I feel super self-conscious in them) because I feel they just accentuate my hips and thighs.

Hate them.

Matronly, bosomly and I've never seen anyone look good in one.

The only brand Ive found that fits me is boden. I got a green and blue patterned one in the clearance for less than 30 quid! I have a slip underneath for warmth. If you have a bit of a belly or are prone to bloating then i find the faux wrap ones with ruching are more flattering.

I got rid of all mine. They make my boobs look huge. I don’t find them flattering at all and used to be self-conscious if I was at a meeting in one and lent over as it felt like everything would come flopping out.

@HuskyMcClusky

How do you know?

Faux wraps work for me, but proper wrap dresses make me look 'Here's my chest, the rest is coming'

I live in wrap dresses. The most flattering shape for my figure by far

I like wrap dresses. I am very hourglass though so have to be careful they are not too va va voom! Diane Von furstenberg are the best - especially the older styles that were silk jersey.

I like them, as long as I'm standing still. The moment I take a step though, wahey

they look shocking on me. i have love handles on my hips and no waist so i look like a brick too. honestly, they look dreadful even in pregnancy.

Yes to a good silk wrap dress Coast/Issa/LKBennet or DVH. Best to wear a petticoat for a streamlined look and in case a boob tries to make a run for it. An easy super feminine look for comfort lovers slobs like me and canm be dressed up or down.
I've needed understood this in/out fashion crap. If a style suits you stick to it! (Fan of boot cut jeans/pashminas/cashmere onesies and maxi dresses which a bit like wrap dresses make most people look glam).

I’ve just bought this looks nice on.

Very 90's!

What the one I just bought or wrap dresses in general?

I like them; they suit my shape (hourglass). DvF are the best by far - or were. It's all gone a bit Per Una over there at the mo.

O no NJ no BH hi

Don't like them personally, I have larger boobs and wrap dresses make them look saggy and also tend to gape open.

I have six of the Hobbs ones, love them for work.

I have (blush) four DVF silk jersey wrap dresses. Beautiful prints and they make me feel smokin' hot. These days I prefer to dress them right down though - flat shoes/sneakers, bare legs or black opaques, sleeves pushed up. Posh beach wear. Otherwise I feel a bit old-fashioned and try-hard.

In theory they should work on me (big boobs, hourglass shape), but I have big shoulders too and something about the big shoulders and big breasts just looks wrong in them. I always try wrap dresses and wrap tops on with such high expectations only to look horrible in them. I think they work really well for people with big boobs and small frames though.

I have a small frame, small waist, biggish boobs and bum and they really suit me. Don't own any anymore though as I couldn't get them to work for casual.

Biggish as in proportionally. 28ff isn't that big really.

I hate fake ones. Dp claim to sell wrap dresses; they just mean the top is wrapover, which means you can't adjust to cover boobs. It's ok; I still have two proper ones from 13years ago.

Oh, and I'm fairly straight up and down. Small breasts, small around the torso, relatively broad shoulders, not very roomy through the hips. The dresses give me a more womanly hourglass shape. If you're worried about gaping, try a size up and you get more fabric to wrap. I bought my first one when the DVF revival was going full swing and I tried it on in the spirit of 'what's all the fuss about?' - was surprised (and obviously pleased) by how good they make you look. The only thing that makes me a bit doubtful about them now is the length - they sit just above the knee and I'd prefer a bit more length these days. Hence I dress them down with flats and opaques rather than using them as an opportunity to get my legs out.

I’m a slim hourglass with broad shoulders, equal width hips and a small ribcage with modest 28E boobs. They are one of the most flattering shapes on me.