Help! Summer dress for tall size 16-18

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I would love to buy a summer dress but I'm 5'11" and a size 16 to 18, and struggle to find anything that doesn't make me look like a big sack of potatoes. I have a large-ish chest, chunky hips and a larger than ever tummy.

Do any of you lovely Mumsnetters have any advice of where to look please? Ideally high street but open to suggestions.

TIA

Similar size to you and I have this. You’d think it wouldn’t suit curves but it is so flattering and I’ve had loads of compliments, Bit £££ but looks lovely.

www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/annabeth-striped-column-dress?category=dress-shop&color=018

I have this in a size 18. It's very forgiving and has pockets!

Tall ranges in next, asos, new look, gap. All online. Tall ranges seemed to have been fazed out on IRL shops near me. Oldnavy may also be worth a try, American store. Lots of dresses about atm.

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I have this in red. I love it! In size 18 (I'm a 16-18) and it's v flattering. I have it in regular but I think it's in 2 lengths?

@slug that is gorgeous!!

Thanks all - very interesting!