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Dress for short, dumpy woman :)

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rowrowrowyourcoat · 24/06/2021 16:51

Hi all, I'd like some dresses for summer- casual dresses that can be worn for work and social. Maxi dresses - as much as I love the look - swamp me so I need something that's a little shorter than maxi.
I'm 5'2 and currently have a big tummy (ie no real waist) and large boobs! What could I wear? Help :)

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Knittingnanny · 24/06/2021 17:10

Try weird fish , the Tallissshee (?) dresses are lovely for non waisted short people. Knee length on me ( 5’2”) and true to size. Don’t need ironing. I usually buy a couple each year in the sale or last years colours

Knittingnanny · 24/06/2021 17:36

Tallahassee
Also their Biscayne dresses which are very similar bit slanting side pockets instead of patch
Not on this years list but available new on eBay!

SwimBaby · 24/06/2021 17:39

Midi dresses from H&M, Next, New Look, there’s loads of nice ones around this year. I’m five feet one and they really suit me.

SpeckledyHen · 24/06/2021 21:17

Fatface Simone is a flattering dress for petite women.

ForestYeti · 24/06/2021 21:18

I’m that shape and height and find smock dresses quite flattering

TheHoneyFactory · 25/06/2021 06:26

im a similar size. i buy alot of my dresses from uniqlo. they do a lot of smock or oversized type style that end up being very nicely fitted (esp. midi styles) on

Mogloveseggs · 25/06/2021 06:28

I'm 5'1 and very dumpy and I find skater style works well for me

Sooverthemill · 25/06/2021 06:41

Boden do an excellent petite range. I have several ( am 5'1)

Divineswirls · 25/06/2021 11:13

Boden have various styles and one of them should suit your shape really well

Divineswirls · 25/06/2021 11:14

I find just above the knee styles suit most shapes and sizes. My preference is for longer sleeves which is also more flattering

albird · 25/06/2021 12:43

Im 5'1" with a large bust and tummy - just bought this from Hush -just on the knee and it looks fab.

www.hush-uk.com/dw/image/v2/BDNS_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-hush-master-catalog/default/dwc459554a/large/003082-3665-01.jpg?sw=920&sh=1320&q=70

rowrowrowyourcoat · 25/06/2021 15:28

Thanks, everyone- some brilliant options to look at.

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