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Short Tier Dresses on Plus Size, yay or nay?

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Mermaidwaves · 20/02/2021 11:09

I'm very plus size, big boobs and belly but at 6ft tall have good legs and they are my slimmest part. I'm seeing tier style dresses above the knee coming in for spring and I fancy something different as I've never tried this style before. I don't think they are particularly slimming but they do skim the belly, I am notorious for getting things wrong fashion wise! Horribly unflattering folks or not?

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Mellonsprite · 20/02/2021 11:58

I think for this style good legs will the most important factor, as you’ve said your legs are good, I’d go for it.

Mermaidwaves · 20/02/2021 17:11

Thanks @Mellonsprite this style does seem to accentuate the legs which I think is good for me. I haven't really liked the tiered smock style before but think they look better above the knee.

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5128gap · 20/02/2021 17:52

As long as it hangs and starts 'tiering' from under the bust I think it would look lovely.

KirstenBlest · 20/02/2021 19:10

Try some on and see how it looks.
Often things can look really nice on the hanger or in the photo but doesn't look good on, and the other way round.

Happymum12345 · 22/02/2021 09:30

I have tried so many tiered dresses on and none of them are flattering on at all. You’re lovely and tall, so they may look better in you! Give them a try.

BanningTheWordNaice · 22/02/2021 09:32

I have fab legs and a round belly but don’t find these flattering at all - I look like an escaped Amish person.

Mermaidwaves · 22/02/2021 11:07

Yes the amish look is what I fear! Plain or patterned? I've found a plain khaki cotton one above the knee which I like, I'm sick of all the florals offered to us bigger girls.

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goose1964 · 22/02/2021 14:31

Look at the latest episode of the great pottery showdown, Siobhan, the presenter is wearing one and she's not exactly tiny

Mermaidwaves · 22/02/2021 17:03

@goose1964
Will have a look.

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cherrypiepie · 22/02/2021 17:47

I have a couple of these and like them and I am am plump with short plump legs.

Not keen on the super voluminous ones that are probably the most fashionable.

LadyEloise · 22/02/2021 18:09

Link please

LadyEloise · 23/02/2021 09:47

Links to those lovely dresses please.

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