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Can I still wear bodycon? Brutally honest answers please.

260 replies

ChippyPickledEggs · 09/11/2020 13:14

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.

Can I still wear bodycon? Brutally honest answers please.
Can I still wear bodycon? Brutally honest answers please.
OP posts:
Mamadothehump · 09/11/2020 18:47

You look fabulous!!!

Happymum12345 · 09/11/2020 18:49

No. You look too good and make me feel awful. Get it off now and wear a sack.

IrishMumInLondon2020 · 09/11/2020 19:18

It’s all a bit 2004. You can find nicer pieces than that dress and boots.

KatDubs261 · 09/11/2020 19:28

Ffs some of the replies. She asked if she could get away with wearing THIS dress, not for style tips!

DailyCandy · 09/11/2020 19:40

Yes but i don't like the dress.

Trumpyouredone · 09/11/2020 20:09

I think if you have to ask on here then you probably already know it's not right for work?

Janegrey333 · 09/11/2020 20:19

Nope.

Janegrey333 · 09/11/2020 20:23

Dresses like that tend to be cheap and are unflattering on everyone.

thelake · 09/11/2020 20:27

Yes awesome!

Trillio · 09/11/2020 20:27

Hell yes, you can wear whatever you want with your figure.

Blondiney · 09/11/2020 20:35

Your figure is gorgeous, truly. The dress, not so much.

senatesenate · 09/11/2020 20:39

is the dress this one? sorry if that has already been covered upthread!

www.karenmillen.com/button-detail-knitted-rib-dress/AKK96889.html

ittooshallpass · 09/11/2020 20:46

You have a great figure, but I really don't think the dress shows it off very well. You could wear something a lot more flattering.

Audreyseyebrows · 09/11/2020 20:46

You have a gorgeously figure! That bum!
I want your figure and that dress! (Where’s the dress from?)

Audreyseyebrows · 09/11/2020 20:47

Just saw @senatesenate shared the link. Thanks!

ChippyPickledEggs · 09/11/2020 20:50

Yes Senatesenate that's the one.

OP posts:
JaceLancs · 09/11/2020 20:52

Wear it!
You have all cheered me immensely as I have similar hourglass figure although 10-12 and worry about my silhouette in similar dresses
It’s the side view that puts be off! Mirror tells me I look ok from front and rear!

gindinner · 09/11/2020 20:58

You look great, but that dress looks cheap and flimsy

BloomedAgain · 09/11/2020 21:00

I think your figure is too good for that dress.

Hormonecrazyhell · 09/11/2020 21:11

Wouldn’t even bother with clothes if I had your figure! Wear what ever you want

JoeCalFuckingZaghe · 09/11/2020 21:18

@KatDubs261

Ffs some of the replies. She asked if she could get away with wearing THIS dress, not for style tips!
She asked in the title and in her post if she could wear bodycon. Actually no where in her post did she specify THIS dress.
Tittiana · 09/11/2020 21:23

Ugly dress, fab figure. You can wear tight just that dress doesnt look nice i think it needs someone veeery tall and no black boots.

Tittiana · 09/11/2020 21:29

For work? Oh no. Its too casual and sexy (tight) for work.

senatesenate · 09/11/2020 21:46

I don't think your dirty mirror did the dress justice! The dress looks gorgeous. Dress gorgeous, perfect on you too. Also it looks sort of ribbed so it won't be squeezing you in too much? Whether it is the right dress for work, or too sexy like a pp says, we can't really say though. I think KM is usually classy sexy, so to speak, though.

BrassicaBabe · 09/11/2020 22:10

GrinBought the same dress in red. Had the same thoughts as you. I'm 47 and size 10. Took this pic to send to my sister saying the same as you a fortnight ago . (I've had a CS. You can see the "join". Well, I can). Dress now in wardrobe but I'm still not sure. And no fecking place to wear if as WFH

You look fab OP.

Can I still wear bodycon? Brutally honest answers please.