Please help me find a flattering summer dress

[sundaysurfer]

I know you can help me with this, style gurus of Mumsnet.

I am 5'10, big busted and hour-glassish but bottom slightly slimmer than top if you know what I mean (size 12-14 generally but 16 for bust). I used to have a flat stomach but menopause and lockdown have rounded it off.

I'm looking for a summer dress for weddings etc. I suit blues but in high summer can carry off something with a black base. I like block colours and geometric patterns but not small flowers or itsy-bitsy stuff - happy to go long or midi.

My budget is under 200 (the more under the better :-)

All good ideas very welcome.

I'm short. But honestly I've never had a Boden dress that I didn't think was flattering.

Their fabrics are always nice and cool. And their returns are fab. So maybe worth a browse?

Toast have some lovely dresses

Thanks - will browse Boden. I actually have quite a few winter dresses from there - am maybe looking for something a bit more special though....

prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/navy-cap-sleeve-v-neck-wrap-top-swing-dress?variant=32405165047857&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPnUsruU8QIVV_hRCh1KaQWnEA0YBiABEgK_H_D_BwE

I find wrap dresses super flattering for a bigger bust OP

sostrange yes, a wrap dress might work - it needs to be a bit dressy - I like your link a lot, especially if the blue one is slight shiny (otherwise it might not be dressy enough).

Toast won't work for me - I was actually looking just before I posted. I need a lowing neck and definite a normal/low waist otherwise the dress just hangs of my boobs and I like HUGE. In the old days when my waist was more defined, it was easier .....

@sundaysurfer- similar but dressier...
www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/cayenne-dress-in-navy?variant=30120980873287&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZ7jpryU8QIVRJnVCh0hTQHfEAQYBSABEgIxGPD_BwE

sostrange I am actually a little bit in love with the pretty kitty stuff. Any idea if they are true to size?

Yay! I don’t, I’m afraid as the dress I was on love with was out of stock in 12/14 when I wanted one. I would probably order a size up as I’m an ‘e’ cup and the waist can belted in. So I’m a 12 but would opt for a 14. Maybe get two sizes and return one?

prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/dark-green-floral-cap-sleeve-crossover-v-neck-wrap-top-swing-dress?variant=30331010908209&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxarH9b-U8QIVQ7TVCh0OjACUEAQYAiABEgJlSPD_BwE

I wanted this one ^^

That's the one I'm looking at! (Even if I did say I was trying to avoid flowers...). Perfect colouring for me. Thank you!

(My post about Toast is totally incomprehensible - sorry - had a different language autocorrecting in background)

I love the Prettykitty one.

I don't know whether this would be your style - it's a bit boho, but I wear mine with high wedges with ankle straps and would add jewellery and a floppy hat for smart days. It's lovely on me (5'5" and size 14) so would be even lovelier on you with your figure! You need a slip underneath as it's a bit see through, so I got a nude pink jersey one from Amazon that works fine.

www.monsoon.co.uk/artisan-studio-printed-maxi-dress--blue-14068202.html

Not sure if the prints would be too small, or even if this is your style, but
this website might be worth a look - I’ve recommended it a few times. This dress is a wrap dress shop.gabrielleparker.com/product/silk-bonita-wrap-dress/
and Moroccan Blue is very flattering if blue suits you - I have a long shirt which I love.
They also have tea dresses, for a shorter length. All less than half your budget. 😁