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Thoughts on this dress

69 replies

cherrycoke7 · 11/01/2022 22:06

I'm looking for a dress to wear to a wedding next month. Very unhappy with my body at the minute since having a baby 3 months ago. I ordered this and it looked much nicer online. Is it very frumpy/grannyish? I think it might be. I am 27 and a size 12 at the minute if it helps. I've spent hours looking but can't find anything I like, I hate online shopping as it is! I don't have a large budget due to mat leave, roughly £30 for a dress. I definitely don't want anything that shows my stomach, I was looking for a wrap midi dress with a tie belt (to help hide my stomach area) but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Any suggestions would be great!

Thoughts on this dress
Thoughts on this dress
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justaweeone · 11/01/2022 22:30

You look fab!

Needsmorebeans · 11/01/2022 22:30

i think its lovely and a good colour with your hair. What about red accessories?

MichaelAndEagle · 11/01/2022 22:31

Its gorgeous and looks amazing with your hair colour!

youtown · 11/01/2022 22:31

Oooh yes defiantly for the green one OP!

youtown · 11/01/2022 22:32

Also I agree your hair is gorgeous !

mnahmnah · 11/01/2022 22:33

Looks great. Gold jewellery, bag and shoes would lift the colour and add a touch of glam

Rubyyyy · 11/01/2022 22:34

You look stunning OP I actually don’t mind the shoes if you pair them with a matching clutch and jewellery!

LordoftheDanceSaidHe · 11/01/2022 22:35

Wow! You look stunning.

Spilltheteaplease · 11/01/2022 22:37

I love it, it really suits you.

I think I'd wear ankle boots with it but I hate heels so that does tend to be my default.

Motherdare · 11/01/2022 22:38

What beautiful hair you have! That’s a gorgeous look. Have confidence OP, you look really good.

Etinoxaurus · 11/01/2022 22:46

Looks lovely on you!

Forestcantrun · 11/01/2022 22:48

You look beautiful!

Pieceofpurplesky · 11/01/2022 23:02

You need quirky shoes or something like this

www.next.co.uk/style/st790412/592705#592705

Londontown12 · 11/01/2022 23:02

I think u look stunning 🤩

Londontown12 · 11/01/2022 23:03

I’d say ankle boots I wear them with dresses or doc martens wedding or not I can’t wear heels 😆

Hellolittlestar · 11/01/2022 23:04

I really like it and it looks lovely on you

BreatheAndFocus · 11/01/2022 23:04

I like the real colour better than the colour in the picture. It looks beautiful with your hair. I think you look lovely.

littlem133 · 11/01/2022 23:09

@cherrycoke7

I'm looking for a dress to wear to a wedding next month. Very unhappy with my body at the minute since having a baby 3 months ago. I ordered this and it looked much nicer online. Is it very frumpy/grannyish? I think it might be. I am 27 and a size 12 at the minute if it helps. I've spent hours looking but can't find anything I like, I hate online shopping as it is! I don't have a large budget due to mat leave, roughly £30 for a dress. I definitely don't want anything that shows my stomach, I was looking for a wrap midi dress with a tie belt (to help hide my stomach area) but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Any suggestions would be great!
Just to say that you should actually be very happy with your body right now for doing the most amazing job of making another human being!! Smile
Marimaur · 11/01/2022 23:37

Honestly, the dress swamps your figure and has too much going on - long sleeves, belts, full skirt and the colour is dark and drab.
I think you could find better. Your hair is beautiful!

KittyWindbag · 12/01/2022 05:06

OP you look fabulous, really classy and stylish, the dress is flattering and also cool, and your hair is just to die for frankly. Have a lovely time at the wedding.

DedalusBloom · 12/01/2022 05:42

You look absolutely gorgeous. Would you consider wearing your hair up to give a cleaner line to the dress?

ThankYouDebbie · 12/01/2022 06:25

I think it looks great! I would swap out the tie belt for a thicker (brown?) leather belt if you have one.

Pamlar · 12/01/2022 06:30

You look great and not at all frumpy.
I would go for a classic stilettos pointy toed in either black suede, silver or choose any jewel colour with an embellished or sparkly detail to give a little more oomph

chorusline79 · 12/01/2022 06:37

You are gorgeous and the dress is perfect for you - the colour combo with your hair is stunning!

LapinR0se · 12/01/2022 06:38

For shoe colour I would do gold or bronze. You could try a tonal shade of green also