Help me find a dress for wedding!!

[BelleEtoile]

I need help please!!
I'm 6 weeks post partum and have a family wedding in 3 weeks.
I need a dress!

I have avoided buying anything as I wasnt sure how lumpy and bumpy I would be (I was very optimistic that my body would spring back to my normal size 12 but as its DC3 I should have known better!!)

I'm 5ft5 and a look very pregnant - should I be looking at maternity dresses?
I'm a large size 14-16 pear shape (large tum, bum and thighs) and very lumpy and bumpy.

It is going to be a very stylish, classy wedding and want to try look less of a wreck and blend in with the effortlessly stylish ILs.
I'm combination feeding one day at a time at the moment but could have stopped bf by the wedding so nursing access is not a deal breaker.
I have a light tummy control slip i could wear underneath that might smooth bumps. Its going to be a very long and busy day so not sure I could tolerate spanx et al.

Colour wise I would like to avoid reds and pinks as I have rosacea and often look like a raspberry despite industrial strength makeup.

I will also be wearing low heels as no doubt I will be running after children.

Can anyone find me a miracle dress?

I've just bought a dress from Bombshell - waiting for it to arrive. Apparently they are very figure flattering. www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses

I should have said that I'm attending a wedding too!

Here's one of their blue dresses:

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/confident-bombshell-cap-sleeve-dress-baby-blue

Ooo they are nice! I have never heard of that label
A little expensive - I wonder what they are like IRL quality and fit wise.

Buyers seem happy enough but I'll find out soon enough! The dress was pricey but I haven't been to a wedding in ages and I'm feeling body unconfident at the moment. It's more than I'd usually spend but the wedding is next month and I can't face trawling the shops to find something to fit and that I like. I got shoes in a sale and a bag already.

A friend of mine wore one of these recently and was very happy with hers, she looked amazing in it

@Lisette1940 that's exactly how I feel!!
Can you please let me know what you think when the dress arrives

This looks forgiving

www.johnlewis.com/somerset-by-alice-temperley-leopard-print-wrap-dress-nude/p4129484

What’s your budget?

This is lovely but pricey...

www.johnlewis.com/karen-millen-pleated-maxi-dress-blue-multi/p4193167

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-twitchill-spot-print-linen-dress-navy-ivory/p4147188

Love this

www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-darling-dot-midi-dress-brown-ivory/p4183309

Would wide leg trousers and a floaty top work?

Or perhaps this dress from phase 8?

I will BelleEtoile

Budget is £200
*Sexnotgender that Adriana Pappel dress is lovely

imsorryiasked the Phase Eight dress is nice but would it look odd with my extra wide hips and thighs

Lisette1940 Thanks!

The Hobbs one looks lovely. Congrats on your new baby Belle

I love the Adrianne dress, wondering if I have an occasion I could make up to buy it!!

I am a size 14-16 and got his for a wedding recently,was actually far nicer in my curvier figure than on the model. My tummy and hips are my worst areas and if fit beautifully www.phase-eight.com/sale/

Thanks Lisette 😀

BigHairyHollocks would you mind posting the link again as it's the link you posted isn't clickable

Sorry BigBairyHollocks I got your name wrong 😳😳😳

Sorry @BelleEtoile don’t know how to make it link!picture should now be below.

www.theprettydresscompany.com/best-sellers

@belleEtoile similar dresses to Bombshell - never heard of the company but have a look.

Phase Eight. I've got a similar figure to you and I found an amazing dress there last year. You need to try things on as their fabric and sizing varies wildly - you can't tell what will suit. I wear anything from a size 14-18.

I'd recommend vibrant accessories if they're your thing - they can make you look bolder and more put together, and I always feel they detract attention away from my figure!

Okay quality and fitwise the Bombshell dress is great. I thought I was a little in-between 16 and 18 but I'm definitely an 18 . The material is a good heavy weight.