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Wobbly and tall size 14-16 needs a structured dress

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kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 09:52

Please help!
I have a pretty glam wedding coming up and the dress I've bought for it cannot be altered as my bust is too big and it changes the shape of the dress !
I have a week to get something and feel awfully wobbly.
I have a Spanx slip where I can wear my own bra but I think that satin type material can stick to this material?
Please recommend me a structured flattering dress for asize 14-16 tall, apple shaped lady . Or a designer/ store that is good at this type thing. Thank you and have a lovely morning 😊

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kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 11:29

Anybody ? I've been trawling the web and can't find anything that isn't a loose wrap or sleeveless !

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justaweeone · 07/04/2022 11:44

What age are you, colours liked and budget?
Do you mean something like this?

https://www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-lilianna-crepe-asymmetric-dress/p5100835

DSGR · 07/04/2022 11:46

The Fold do amazing structured things, brilliant quality but expensive.
Also, look at Jaegar

JofraArchersFastestBall · 07/04/2022 11:47

Have you looked at bombshell? They're often recommended as being very flattering and structured.

www.bombshellhq.com

lostlanguages · 07/04/2022 11:49

How structured do you want to go? Are you looking for something like this?
www.lkbennett.com/product/CDDEEPOLYESTERVISCOSEELASTANBlueIris~Dee-Crepe-Shift-Dress-Iris

ninjafoodienovice · 07/04/2022 11:54

If you've got big boobs you need a v shaped neckline to balance you out. Invariably all other shapes will either be too tight on the bust or make you look even bigger

kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 11:56

You are all so kind with your suggestions. I'm 48, sallow and have mid length dark wavy hair.

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justaweeone · 07/04/2022 11:56

Have a look at Hobbs

https://www.hobbs.com/clothing/dresses/

Or can you post a photo of the dress you bought?

kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 12:54

I've seen a jaeger column dress in navy... v neck and below knee.
Looks quite structured but wondering if it's too bland ? How could I style that ?
Are jaeger good for
Materials and cut etc in your experience. I've never worn anything from them ?

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justaweeone · 07/04/2022 13:03

Jaeger are fine
Navy can look really chic or you can' bling' it up a bit if you wanted
Lots of ideas on Pinterest

Wobbly and tall size 14-16 needs a structured dress
Wobbly and tall size 14-16 needs a structured dress
tolerable · 07/04/2022 16:07

www.winserlondon.com/shop/the-edits/miracle

DSGR · 07/04/2022 18:34

Jaegar quality is lovely. For a posh do I’d style navy with pink, silver or yellow. Nice jewellery. Navy can be so chic

kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 19:54

Thanks! Never would have thought of pink or yellow but both sound gorgeous !
I have navy suede stilleto shoes that have a very very thin rim of gold around the rim of them iykwim and was going to go with a gold clutch.
You have me thinking with the others now!!
I also have Gina silver diamanté sandals?? Thoughts on that with red nail polish?

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kittykatzzz · 07/04/2022 19:54

Thanks! Never would have thought of pink or yellow but both sound gorgeous !
I have navy suede stilleto shoes that have a very very thin rim of gold around the rim of them iykwim and was going to go with a gold clutch.
You have me thinking with the others now!!
I also have Gina silver diamanté sandals?? Thoughts on that with red nail polish?

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