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which dress?

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jenelleyg · 09/01/2019 21:17

Another one of those threads but I really need an opinion.

I'm going to a Muslim Lebanese evening wedding and so I need a dress that's both conservative and looks good on me.
Arms are fine to be on display however I have massive arms so I tend to hide them anyway.
We were told to wear what we wanted either way but I would like a maxi anyway as I rarely show a lot of skin plus I want to be respectful of the culture and family.

Dress 1 looks good on me but it's a bit too sexy in my opinion.
Dress 2 makes me look fatter than I am but I like it and it's the perfect shape length and has full sleeves to hide my arms.
Honest opinions and just so you know I'm aware I have lumps and bumps showing but I will be wearing spanx on the day so I'll look flatter and in better shape.
3x c sections = a huge mum tumSad but that will be tucked away on the day Grin.

If anyone has any other recommendations I'm happy to give them a look.

OP posts:
thisshitgotreal · 13/01/2019 21:52

Definitely dress 3 - it looks gorgeous!

RickOShay · 13/01/2019 21:55

I like dress 4, but prefer dress 3.
You really suit dresses!!

Screamqueenz · 13/01/2019 21:57

I still prefer dress 3, dress 4 is lovely, but doesn't have the same impact.

AndCallMeNancy · 13/01/2019 22:05

I vote dress 3 over dress 4 too. The colour of 4 is a bit wishy washy and yes to what a PP said about it looking more bridesmaid-esque.

StarrySky7 · 13/01/2019 22:15

OP, your figure is great!

I agree, keep dress 1. You look amazing in it but it's too sexy for a wedding.
2- not flattering.
3- really nice. Wear to the wedding.

StarrySky7 · 13/01/2019 22:16

Not dress 4. Dowdy.

Bigonesmallone3 · 13/01/2019 22:16

Still 3, especially for a wedding, dress 4 looks a little bridal

laramara · 13/01/2019 22:23

Number 3 is nicer for the wedding, much smarter!

Original poster
jenelleyg · 13/01/2019 22:41

ok it's pretty unanimous. Dress 3 it is! Thank you so much.
I still may keep dress 4 as I've never looked skinnier In a dress before ever which is why I never wear dresses( thanks also to spanx).
So I need an event to wear dress 1 and dress 4 at now Grin, I may have to just keep thinking up some celebrations to throw for myself.

OP posts:
AuLoinSontVontLesNuages · 13/01/2019 23:14

On a non-dress related note

I have massive arms

3x c sections = a huge mum tums

Your body might not be how it was pre-baby - but you have a lovely lovely body!

CharlyAngelic · 14/01/2019 07:15

Yes, dress 3 over 4.

Elledorado · 14/01/2019 07:36

Def stick to 3, I agree 4 is a little dowdy sorry

Original poster
jenelleyg · 14/01/2019 10:52

AuLoinSontVontLesNuages Thank you for saying thatGrin that's so nice of you, honestly though I do have to hold in the tummy with spanx and I do occasionally get asked if I'm expecting Sad. But yes I am hard on myself,it's just because of the difference between pre and post baby you're right, but it was more than worth it.

OP posts:
Greenglassteacup · 15/01/2019 19:20

You look lovely OP! Dresses 3 and 4 are gorgeous

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