What to wear im summer - size 20

[6rainbow]

Thanks to lockdown, my love of baking and a stressful job, I am now back to a size 20 and yes back to gym and SlimmingWorld.

In the meantime I need some casual summer clothes, but unfortunately most of my weight seems to go on my tummy and bum!

Any suggestions for some casual dresses or other outfits that would be easy to wear and not embarrass my teenage children.

Forgot to say im early 40s

Thanks x

Weird Fish Tallahassee dresses. Very forgiving round the middle and hips.

Hi twin! Watching for tips. I hate myself every year when the weather gets warm and I'm sweating my arse off in jeans and leggings instead of floaty dresses and shorts like normal people.

I recently bought the Stripe Swing Dress from Damart. Ref code is Q607X. Fits great and so comfy. Very true to size. I was worried about the direction of the stripes but it is really slimming on. Worn it 3 times and its had really positive comments. BTW I am the same size as you and they have 25% off today. I will watch this thread with interest. Off to goggle the wierd fish one recommended.

@HelebethH

I recently bought the Stripe Swing Dress from Damart. Ref code is Q607X. Fits great and so comfy. Very true to size. I was worried about the direction of the stripes but it is really slimming on. Worn it 3 times and its had really positive comments. BTW I am the same size as you and they have 25% off today. I will watch this thread with interest. Off to goggle the wierd fish one recommended.

Thank you for suggesting this dress, there was one like this Boden did a few years ago I always wanted but it was too expensive! I've just bought this one.

Lagenlook style? If you go for the linen ones they're cool in summer, quite pricey though.

SandandFog. I am happy to have helped. Hope you like it and it fits well. I must admit I am veering towards dresses the more and more. So easy to get up and put on a dress. I notice tonight there are a couple more on the Damart website that look a similar style. Think I may order them.

for those of you who like dresses and area size 20, do you have any trouble with thigh rub?

stripe swing dress looks lovely

@steppemum

for those of you who like dresses and area size 20, do you have any trouble with thigh rub?

Have you tried liquid talc or snag chub rub shorts?

I have short shaped knickers that work, but I don't like wearing them, it feels like a hot extra layer on my thighs and looks like granny knickers.

@steppemum

for those of you who like dresses and area size 20, do you have any trouble with thigh rub?

I swear by snag chubrub shorts

I buy from joules and sea salt
(I'm 42 size 18-20 bottom but 14-16 top)

Sea salt have some amazing tunics I wear a lot with chinos or leggings and joules a-like dresses too

And for the record I wouldn't be bothered what teenagers think of what you wear!!!! You're an adult you choose what you want to wear!!

:14steppemum

for those of you who like dresses and area size 20, do you have any trouble with thigh rub?

Yes, I use bodyglide , just search chub rub on ebay or Amazon

Good old fashioned baby talc works for me

Robell trousers are fantasic and very forgivening. Loads of styles lenghths
and sizes and great prices. T shirts half sleeve from m and s very good.
New look dresses are great. Enjoy your summer

@6rainbow - If you get a chance to watch it , This Morning (ITV) have just announced they're doing a plus size summer clothes section at 12pm

Thanks !

Have any of you ladies any suggestions for comfortable knickers
I am size 22 menopausal and very sweaty. I can only where black or white trousers because of this as it is so embarrassing having sweat patches on your bikini line . It's really embarrassing and restricting :(