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Wedding guest, help please!

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Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 08:36

I'm in desperate need of ideas for a dress /outfit for a wedding I'm attending in less than a month.
I'm lacking in confidence and I have no idea what suits me these days 😕

So, I'm a size 18/20, 5ft 9, huge boobs and a belly which I hate.
To add into the complication I'm skint and I hate getting too hot so need something cool.
Budget of about 50 quid for an entire outfit so needs to be cheap.
Any suggestions or cuts I need to be looking at?
I really don't want to be the fat lass hiding in the back!

Help greatfully received!

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 17/02/2022 08:41

Something that nips in under the bust then skims out a bit would be flattering. And given the budget, Ebay could be your friend here.

Do you have existing bag/shoes that you like that you could then just look for a dress?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/next-dress-size-20-used-/154844161447?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 08:42

We really need an Edit button!
I'm also pale as the driven snow with red/ginger hair so I don't even know what colours to go for. 😒

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 17/02/2022 08:43

Dark green is a friend to red heads.

mdh2020 · 17/02/2022 08:45

Look at the online shop Yours.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 17/02/2022 08:48

This is lovely and is about 22 quid in the sale and your size. Sorey it won't paste the link

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 17/02/2022 08:49

And this one! Also ASOS Curve in the sale.

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girlmom21 · 17/02/2022 08:49

OP another posted asked for something very similar yesterday and found this 

girlmom21 · 17/02/2022 08:50

Annoying you can't copy and paste pictures here!

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Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 08:52

Oohh ebay and asos, I didn't think asos done dresses in my size!
Yours, I shall Google, I am freaking out about a bloody dress, my default 'style!' Is very much mum mode, jeans and the shirt. 🙄

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Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 08:54

I tend to like v neck as I find anything else makes me look really top heavy. Keep the ideas coming and thank you so much for help on this!

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Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 09:00

Would something like this work on my frame?

Someone said Dark Greens for pale redheads.

www.asos.com/asos-tall/asos-design-tall-pleated-twist-back-cap-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-forest-green/prd/200932621?clr=forest-green&colourWayId=200932622&cid=8799

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girlmom21 · 17/02/2022 09:02

[quote Dinotruxagain]Would something like this work on my frame?

Someone said Dark Greens for pale redheads.

www.asos.com/asos-tall/asos-design-tall-pleated-twist-back-cap-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-forest-green/prd/200932621?clr=forest-green&colourWayId=200932622&cid=8799[/quote]
The reviews say the fabric isn't good enough quality for a wedding guest outfit on that one

Pleats are a good idea though

Dinotruxagain · 17/02/2022 09:05

That'll teach me to read the reviews! 🤣

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mrstea301 · 17/02/2022 09:09

Sioda is great - it's a service to hire clothes and they have a great range of sizes! I hired something for my friends wedding and was very happy with my outfit!

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