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Is it possible to look smart if you're fat?

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SuperEkstra · 08/10/2020 09:45

I'm a size 20, and now have a big tummy, thighs, hips and bum. I'm 5'8". Up until 3 years ago I was a 10. I've ballooned in size. I need to look smart on occasion for work, is it even possible?

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AbstractDot · 08/10/2020 19:28

In that case yes still 100%. One of my old senior (to me) colleagues always looked smart despite being short and large. She wore fitted clothes but not too small. She didn't hide her belly for example but she didn't put a tent over it either and I think that's key. She always looked fantastic though I don't much like her personality! Grin

AbstractDot · 08/10/2020 19:35

This would work well for court. Looks comfortable too. Dress down in summer with sandals.

Is it possible to look smart if you're fat?
AbstractDot · 08/10/2020 19:41

www.boohoo.com/plus-ruffle-hem-spotty-wrap-dress/PZZ61716.html?color=133

This in either colour with tights and boots

Appreciate my suggestions may not be your style but I feel these are good examples of dresses that could smarten up really well with tights, heels/boots and, if really necessary, a blazer.

thinkfast · 08/10/2020 19:44

Have you tried Studio 8 or navabi OP?

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