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Wedding outfit please help!

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livinginhope87 · 19/03/2022 20:47

Hello, a lovely friend if getting good married in late April. I am going alone and I feel a bit nervous so ideally would like to find something that I look nice in to boost my confidence. I am mid 30s size 18 (due to medication). Ideally a dress, open on budget for the right thing would like to look a bit refined if possible. Thank you so much for any advice

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ineedsun · 19/03/2022 20:51

What are the bits of yourself that you want to accentuate?

SleepingStandingUp · 19/03/2022 20:53

What shape are you op? Size 18 could mean lots of different things. Pear, Round, Hour Glass? Are you happy to show your arms? Legs? I'm not being snooty, I'm bigger than you, but thinking what do you want the dress to do for you?

Tamworth123 · 19/03/2022 20:56

Joanna Hope does some nice dresses.

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livinginhope87 · 19/03/2022 21:20

Oh thank you so much. I would prefer to hide my upper arms and tummy. I am an hourglass/apple.

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livinginhope87 · 19/03/2022 21:22

@flyingiseasy Thank you for these suggestions. I am not sure that are quite what I am looking for.

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OldTinHat · 19/03/2022 21:31

No links but I'm the same size and shape as you and a wrap dress is always flattering.

OldTinHat · 19/03/2022 21:34

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-london-curve-pink-floral-print-wrap-dress-p
Just had a quick search, this is lovely.

ineedsun · 19/03/2022 21:36

Some nice things on here? Sorry don’t know how to do clicky links pin.it/k2O29mH

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livinginhope87 · 19/03/2022 21:47

@OldTinHat that is a cute one. I will order it to see.

Thank you ineedsun - having a look through.

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OldTinHat · 19/03/2022 22:25

@livinginhope87 Post if you do and if it's as nice on as it looks! I wish I had an excuse to buy it...sighs... 😁

Have a wonderful day in any case, you'll look and feel wonderful in whatever you choose to wear, I'm sure.

LizzyBennett · 20/03/2022 06:09

This one from Sainsbury 's is lovely. I saw it in store and it looks great on the hanger.

Palavah · 20/03/2022 07:00

Big difference between apple and hourglass! Do you have a defined waist?

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livinginhope87 · 20/03/2022 07:46

@Palavah yes! I have a defined waist but carry weight on my tummy. I have broad shoulders, narrow waist and then broader hips. It make it tricky to find things that fit well.

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livinginhope87 · 20/03/2022 07:48

@LizzyBennett

This one from Sainsbury 's is lovely. I saw it in store and it looks great on the hanger.
Oo does it I would worry it will cling but might see if my local store has one to try. Thank you
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SleepingStandingUp · 20/03/2022 09:39

[quote livinginhope87]@Palavah yes! I have a defined waist but carry weight on my tummy. I have broad shoulders, narrow waist and then broader hips. It make it tricky to find things that fit well.[/quote]
Def hour glass then. I don't think the sainsbury one would cling, I think it will flow. OldTinHats was lovely too

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