Do you like either of these dresses?

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I’m going to a daytime summer party with old work people... I was much larger when they last saw me, I’ve lost 70lbs and hope to lose another 10 (fingers crossed!) by the party... so I need a dress. But I hate my arms and al starting to get not attractive skin on them.

They just popped up on instagram... my phone knows I’m looking for a dress!

The first one is actually a maxi dress, it’s just up as she’s walking.

How tall are you, OP? I like the dresses but fear they might swamp you a bit if you're petite in height.

I’m 5’4 (and a half)

I like the first one best. It looks like it's got more shape and the sleeves make it more summery. The second one could be a bit tent like.

I like the first one.

70lbs? That's amazing, well done, you must be thrilled.

If you don't like your arms I'd look for at least some sleeves, and probably avoid a maxi dress at 5.4.

What do you like about yourself? Legs? Waist? Décolletage? Plus what colouring are you, fair, dark?

Can you post a picture of your usual style?

I like the first one but would need more photos to see if it was good for a wedding. Hate the second one. TBH I think there is much nicer out there, are you set in Boho?

I’m medium skin, dark hair, green eyes.. I am not really set on any style as such except that I really want to hide that bit of underarm skin. I guess I’m naturally drawn to clothes that cover most of me up as I’ve dressed like that for a long time.

(And thank you, I am pretty proud even though I still need to lose more!)

I love the second one! Well done on the weight loss any tips?!

Where is the first dress from please? I'm in a similar position and this looks great!!!

Well done on your loss ☺️

There were a few cape dresses at the royal wedding the styles were lovely summery and flattering, they covered upper arms

https://www.dresslily.com/v-neck-3-4-sleeve-bodycon-white-cape-dress-product925582.html?currency=GBP&lkid=1588873&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI87794Jqa2wIVrLtCh0ZTwqTEAQYCiABEgJuovDD_BwE

https://www.marisota.co.uk/shop/joanna-hope-cape-detail-dress/AR243/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7203&promo=6202&cmmmc=GooglebaseeMarisotata--Product%20Feeds---na

The first one's lovely

Go you on your weight loss!

I bought this the other day and the pictures really don’t do it justice. Really pretty and flattering dress
www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/mini-dresses/product.tie-frill-dress-blue.0598308001.html

This is really pretty
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.2/4439240208

If you want a maxi this is a shorter length , the embroidery will draw the eye to your centre so will be really flattering
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.2/4439306112

i love the first one and hate the second

I’ve been wearing this a lot lately. It’s bloody lovely and very flattering. Looks much better on.

It comes in loads of different colours/prints too.

Oh and bloody well done you on the weight loss!

Just wanted to say good on you for losing so much weight. I would suggest going out a actually trying on a while bunch of different dresses to see what suits your new body best.

I like the first one best, especially for the occasion.

The second one looks as though it might swamp you, and the deep border at the hem line will draw the eyes down, whereas the sleeves and pretty neckline of the darker dress will keep the focus up on your face.

Well done on your weight loss, and have a lovely time whatever you wear!

Thank you! So many lovely dresses. I’m too shy to go out and try them on 😂 I think I’ll order a few and work out what I like and what hides my arms before I go out.

For the person who asked, the dress is from Lululike. I’d never heard of it before, it just popped up on social media.