Can I still wear bodycon? Brutally honest answers please.

[ChippyPickledEggs]

Have attached photos. I am a slim (size 8) hourglass. However I am also 45 and have given birth to 3 children. My stomach has a slight curve even with control panels in my tights or underwear.

Can I still wear bodycon? On a good day I think I can. On a bad day I worry I'm kidding myself. My friends won't tell me the truth.

Thanks to this I’ve just ordered a blouse and jumper from Karen millen.

Because that’s just what I need in lock down,,,but they were in the sale and we won’t be locked down forever,,,will we,😂

it looks great from the front, could you get some pants to lift your bum, would look better from the side.

It’s not a flattering look on you.

You can pull it off, but I think there are dresses which would look much nicer.

Wear it if you feel comfortable. People bigger than size 8 wear bodycon all the time, there's nothing wrong with it.

Not worried about me arse Doodar. As I said earlier in the thread it's my favourite bit. All my special friends have preferred to follow behind me I'm not the most accomplished selfie taker so perhaps it's not the most flattering angle.

You have a beautiful figure - you could wear whatever you wanted.

But that dress? It somehow makes you look frumpy. I’m not sure how a very fitted dress could ever make a size 8 look frumpy, but that dress somehow manages it.

There must be a million and one better alternatives out there!

You are front of house - you should, and very clearly could, look fabulous!

Yes, definitely. You look great!

Yes, it's important, Merchant. I do have to look decent for work. I've not yet worn that dress to work as I wasn't sure...

@Hayeahnobut

You have a lovely figure, but that dress does nothing for you.

Sorry but I also agree. You have a great figure but that dress makes your legs look short.

Yes Roses I think it may be the camera angle as I actually have long legs in relation to my torso.

You have an amazing figure but I agree it's oddly frumpy. Which is weird as it's tight & you have a good shape.

Maybe it's the length of the dress or the camera angle.

Personally I wouldn't. Not because you don't have the figure for it (you do), but because it's a universally unflattering look.

I also think that particular dress isn't the best version of bodycon, as the fabric looks so thin and stretchy.

Meant in the kindest way OP - but you’re not sure about the dress for work - you’re instincts kicked in and you should trust it . You are lucky enough to have a good figure so your options are pretty limitless.

I think it’s the colour, the v neck and the buttons, I genuinely thought it was quite old as it just looks quite dated.

I genuinely think the green round neck one is much more stylish.

Sorry op, it’s not you I think it’s the dress folks are reacting to.

Mind you i can’t talk, I just ordered this for 17 quid for the summer, never usually wear orange or frills so not sure what came over me..

www.karenmillen.com/sleeveless-floral-frill-wrap-top/AKK96332.html?color=152

Have to wear black for work, Bluntness - it's the only stipulation.

I like the one @Bluntness100 linked. much sharper

They do it in black, not sure I’m talking you into it though,,😃

Of course, you look great.

Can you? Yes.
This outfit. No.
Those chunky thick boots do NOT go. You need to show leg with this dress, no or bare tights and heels.

I came on here to say no, because most people look dreadful in bodycon past the age of ..say,25. But you look friggin FABULOUS. Wear what you want, make the most of your gorgeous slim figure. Mum tum is tiny.

You have a fabulous figure OP, you can absolutely wear bodycon.

Was about to say YABU, you clearly have an amazing figure, but then realized you posted in Style. You look great!

God yes lol Just wear decent foundation wear so you're sleek