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Help! Nice summer dress for a size 18…

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 19:21

Can anyone suggest a nice dress for a size 18/20 who has big boobs and a belly please?
I’m in a style rut.
I don’t like my body to be on show. Also, buttons are no good as they always bulge on me.

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Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 19:37

Do you have any preferences?
Style
Colour
Pattern
Length

Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 19:39

Oh and price range

MeOnSea · 03/06/2022 19:50

If you want something simple then this dress is lovely. I have a couple. I’m a size 16 with a belly and it’s very flattering on/skims nicely and cool/comfy to wear. I have the size large and I’d say the fit is quite generous, but not excessive. www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-uniqlo-u-airism-cotton-short-sleeved-longline-flare-dress-447085.html

restedbutexhausted · 03/06/2022 19:58

Personally I think milkmaid style dresses are fab and they really can suit anyone. I'm a 14-16 with big boobs and I have some that are low cut and others that you can't see any cleavage. The square neck designs are very flattering and they come in any length you want. I have a thing about my upper arms so the puffy sleeves are good at hiding that particular insecurity too.

I used to wear one of mine when pregnant and it was good at hiding the bump for a long time.

I know it's fast fashion but ASOS is a good place to have a browse and see a range of styles, even if you don't make a purchase there.

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:12

MeOnSea · 03/06/2022 19:50

If you want something simple then this dress is lovely. I have a couple. I’m a size 16 with a belly and it’s very flattering on/skims nicely and cool/comfy to wear. I have the size large and I’d say the fit is quite generous, but not excessive. www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-uniqlo-u-airism-cotton-short-sleeved-longline-flare-dress-447085.html

Oooo, that’s good to know.
id have gone past it normally thinking it’d cling!

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:14

Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 19:47

This in a different colour would be good. I’m pale as well.

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:27

restedbutexhausted · 03/06/2022 19:58

Personally I think milkmaid style dresses are fab and they really can suit anyone. I'm a 14-16 with big boobs and I have some that are low cut and others that you can't see any cleavage. The square neck designs are very flattering and they come in any length you want. I have a thing about my upper arms so the puffy sleeves are good at hiding that particular insecurity too.

I used to wear one of mine when pregnant and it was good at hiding the bump for a long time.

I know it's fast fashion but ASOS is a good place to have a browse and see a range of styles, even if you don't make a purchase there.

I’ll have a look, thanks for the ideas!

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Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 20:50

Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:10

Too short, but I like some of the links on that dresses page, so thank you!

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Soooo do you have a price, colour, style, sleeve length , general length?

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:53

Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 20:50

Soooo do you have a price, colour, style, sleeve length , general length?

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I have a length and like sleeves, but everything else is open. Not clingy at all as my belly sticks out. Not bothered about price, not hundreds.

Clueless on fashion. This thread had really helped me, thank you all!

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:57

Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 20:55

Like that, but too small on the top. Bra straps dig in and I hate my shoulders.

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Nik2015 · 03/06/2022 20:58

Terfydactyl · 03/06/2022 20:57

Short sleeves and longer dress.

I’ve never heard of that shop, so thanks again!

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