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What looks amazing on you?

175 replies

Separatedandabitsad · 01/11/2020 10:33

I saw a thread about what we accept we cannot wear, so I thought a thread about what looks great on us would be nice as well!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/11/2020 15:28

Lovely thread.

I don't think I ever look 'amazing ' but I think I suit:
Black tights with heeled ankle boots and either a shortish skirt or a midi dress with a wrap top
Black skinny jeans
Dark rolled up straight jeans
Biker jackets
Scarves

And I look better when wearing:
Blusher
Lipstick
Eyeliner

goose1964 · 01/11/2020 16:13

5' 7 between 16 and 18 and nothing looks great on me. I have a digestive issue that causes me to bloat, so I have to have elasticated waists or something loose. I have things I feel OK in like dresses without defined waists, even though I'm short waisted I have pretty enormous boobs so the waists sit above my actual waist.

MarmaladeTeepee · 01/11/2020 17:35

Despite being a short fat hourglass with huge boobs, those high necked waisted modesty style midi dresses from M&S look amazing on me. In theory should make me look like a fat frump but instead I look like a free-spirited prairie woman with a tiny waist and always get complimented on them. Plus I can pick them up dirt cheap on ebay so winner all round 😊

Cocolapew · 01/11/2020 17:41

Ankle length trousers
Red lipstick
3/4 length sleeves
Batwing sleeves
Slash/boat neck
Hats
Since going grey I've been able to wear black again without it making me looked washed out
Navy
Leopard print Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/11/2020 17:45

Where do you get your batwing tops from, Coco?

missmouse101 · 01/11/2020 17:56

A duvet, with my nose peeping out of the top. That's it. Smile

Separatedandabitsad · 01/11/2020 18:01

@missmouse101

GrinGrin I’ve been sporting that look well too during this lockdown!

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nuitdesetoiles · 01/11/2020 18:03

I have good legs, so skinny jeans and mini skirts and dresses look good on me, peasant type blouses too and most styles of boots, esp cowboy boots. Tea dresses too and fitted dresses, I'm a bit boho/70s in my style so anything from that era/look. Always get lots of compliments when wearing black.

onwardsagain · 01/11/2020 18:05

I've just discovered that fitted midi dresses look great on me. So this winter I've bought eight of them to wear with tights, less chunky biker boots or mid heeled boots. It's effortless and somehow I look glamorous.

Strawberrycreamsundae · 01/11/2020 18:14

@goose1964

5' 7 between 16 and 18 and nothing looks great on me. I have a digestive issue that causes me to bloat, so I have to have elasticated waists or something loose. I have things I feel OK in like dresses without defined waists, even though I'm short waisted I have pretty enormous boobs so the waists sit above my actual waist.
Snap! Are you my twin? I just feel frumpy, whatever I wear. Medication makes weight loss extremely hard work to.
TheOrigRights · 01/11/2020 18:19

Sleeveless tops - I have good arms.
I was approached after I gave a presentation at a conference. She didn't ask me clever scientific questions but whether I rock climbed!
I don't, but I run and swim.

WonderMoon · 01/11/2020 18:37

Good thread op! It's often too easy to pick out what we don't like or what we think looks abit yuck on ourselves, some self love is a nice change.

I have a hourglass figure so have always felt lovely in a wrap dress or a pencil skirt/ high waisted floaty skirt with a fitted tshirt tucked in.
A short smock style dress. I always feel very feminine when I wear one.
Skinny Jeans with chunky boots.

Lipstick in soft peachy/pink colours - I have full lips and these colours make them look even fuller!

Separatedandabitsad · 01/11/2020 18:51

@Strawberrycreamsundae
@goose1964

I understand what it’s like to pick out our worst bits — mine are my legs — but you mentioned you’ve big boobs. I think big boobs (with good bras) can look utterly amazing. I say maximise that.

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Separatedandabitsad · 01/11/2020 18:54

@TheOrigRights

That’s great! I love that you mentioned good arms. I’ve always been so focused on my not-so-good legs that I forget I have pretty good arms. They’re not perfect but they’re good and strapless tops and midi strapless dresses are a good look as a result.

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Bubbletrouble43 · 01/11/2020 19:06

Depends who you're asking. DP would say skinny jeans or leggings because he likes to see my ( large) arse clearly but female friends ( who I trust more!) tell me look great in mid length belted shirt dresses. I'm short and hourglass.

Cocolapew · 01/11/2020 19:58

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie

Where do you get your batwing tops from, Coco?
Bon Prix catalogue, River Island, Very catalogue, their own make.
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/11/2020 20:25

Thanks, Coco.

Greenteandchives · 01/11/2020 20:50

I love wearing knitted tunic/dresses with leggings and boots. I think they suit me.
I am short, size 10.

DominaShantotto · 01/11/2020 20:51

The duvet. In bed. I look bloody good asleep - need to do it more often.

JaceLancs · 01/11/2020 21:03

Lovely idea for a thread I suit pointed toe shoes - just bought these beauties

JaceLancs · 01/11/2020 21:06

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What looks amazing on you?
GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 01/11/2020 21:08

@OhioOhioOhio

Hats

Ooh, yes, I have a great head for hats.

Also:

  • blue and green
  • wide-leg trousers
  • bias cut dresses
JaceLancs · 01/11/2020 21:08

I also suit classic wool coats if they have raglan sleeves
Sweater dresses that show off my hourglass figure
Cold colours
Diamonds - who doesn’t? Lol

Separatedandabitsad · 01/11/2020 21:39

@JaceLancs

I love those shoes. You’ll smile when you look down at them!

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CosyQueen · 01/11/2020 21:48

Floaty-ish dress (just above knee height) that pulls in at the waist, shows a touch of cleavage with black opaque tights and heeled ankle boots.

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