Dress for a podgy tummy?

[AlexandraEiffel]

Hello, I'm a total style and beauty novice. Can one of you wiser ones help me out please? Is this type of fess good for a podgy tummy? I'm 12/14 but with too much of a tummy. www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/amelie-jersey-dress-navy-exotic-flight/sty-j0326-nar

I have a big tummy and wouldn't buy that. I think the gathers on the waist will make your tummy look bigger.

Thank you that's v helpful

I have a podgy tummy and I am a big fan of tiered dresses. They aren’t everyone’s cup of tea though and don’t suit all body shapes.

I'm a similar shape and size and go for wrap/draping across the tummy area. I get most of my work clothes from Joe Browns

Swing dresses are great for a podgy tummy, but they are quite casual.

www.phase-eight.com/product/danica-linen-swing-dress-220454027.html#gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx529xKDi7wIVA7DtCh1CAgKmEAAYASAAEgJIzvD_BwE&cgid=dresses&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=220454027&pos=9

I find all of Boden jersey dresses are awful on me with a round tummy. Straighter dresses, a-line or sweatshirt dresses from Boden are all much better. I only ever wear dresses and occasionally jeans.

Thank you so much everyone. Much appreciated

I would chose a shift dress or a straight or slightly A line T shirt or sweater dress ; needs to be in a decent quality fabric if it's jersey and be mindful if your underwear.

Empire line dresses that aren't too figure hugging

I like the Weird Fish Tallahassee dresses

My friend carries her weight around her middle and she wears beautifully structured shift dresses and always looks very chic.

@stuckinarutatwork

I like the Weird Fish Tallahassee dresses

Thanks for the recommendation. I had a dress this shape years ago I loved but never found another since!

Thanks again everyone. It may seem obvious if you know this stuff but really not to me so very helpful

Shift, straight, slight A line, Empire are the way to go.

Wrap dresses often make those with a tummy look pregnant.

V neck line and if you have good legs above the knee.

@stuckinarutatwork

I like the Weird Fish Tallahassee dresses

Thank you so much for this suggestion. I ordered 3 and they just arrived and look fab! So pleased 😃

And it is a thank you from me. I am lo9oking at the Tallahassee dresses now!

You've made me buy two dresses!

@Deathraystare

You've made me buy two dresses!

😆 I bought three! 😳

www.next.co.uk/g68247s1/719259#719259

This kind of shape is good for big tummy. I have to agree that Boden one would only draw attention to it. High empire lines are great though.

www.next.co.uk/style/ls155723/R10551#R10551

I have this too. Size up for a slightly looser fit. It’s more empire line than it looks but is a gorgeous dress and not expensive.

This Boden dress (link below) is one of the most flattering dresses I think I’ve ever owned. I carry all of my lockdown weight on my midriff and this dress is fantastic.

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/nellie-jersey-dress-navy-bubbles/sty-j0875-nvy?cat=C1_S2_G4

In fact I’ve just seen that they’ve added new patterns and I’m seriously tempted to buy another one. I have the one with green spots.

@AlexandraEiffel is the Weird Fish dress true to size please?

[quote laughoutquiet]@AlexandraEiffel is the Weird Fish dress true to size please? [/quote]
Pretty much. I'd say a touch on the large size. The size checker told me 12 or 14. I got 14 and it fits fine with a bit of room. 12 would probably have been ok.

@AlexandraEiffel I am going to go against the grain and say the boden Amelie dress surprisingly is flattering. I am the same as you size 12/14 with a big tummy. I bought that dress on a whim with another from boden. The other one went straight back but I was really surprised how good the Amelie dress looked and had lots of compliments. Thinking of buying another colour!