Dresses with a waist

[Witchyface]

Due to illness I have put on a lot of weight - mostly on my butt and thighs. I have a size 12 waist but my hips need a 14.
all my clothes are a 10-12 and it’s got to the point where I have nothing to wear. I’m mid 40s and lost my way fashion wise. I really don’t like the Boden/Joules floral and stripes seaside vibe. I want something fresher. It seems I’ve timed this badly as everywhere has sales on and anything I’d wear is out of stock! Prepared to try something different - tall so I tend to go knee or maxi but maybe I should try midi? I just need that nipped in waist or else I’ll look even larger than I already am

Anyone?

I’ve just seen a video by someone on TikTok trying on one of these dresses. They look universally flattering and very pretty so I’ve just ordered the green one. I also have big boobs and bum so im hoping the tie waist will nip me in nicely. Also lusting over the white one 😍

www.theshirtcompany.com/collections/shirt-dresses

This?

Popsy Clothing

I’m having the same problem. I look terrible in what’s in the shops at the moment

www.hush-uk.com/bay-jersey-dress-abstract-animal-khaki/005421-3810.html?utm_content=mumsnet.com&utm_source=awin_78888_Skimlinks&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=_2022content&sv_campaign_id=78888&sv_tax1=affiliate&sv_tax3=Skimlinks&sv_tax4=0&sv_affiliate_id=78888

this might be worth a try

Having the same problem.

www.tillettsclothing.co.uk/products/drawstring-v-neck-dress-lucia?variant=39773367074929

Take a look at Lands' End they have nice dresses for all sizes and shapes and they have a sale on at the moment. Stuff I have got from there is OK quality

You can always add a belt to give any dress a waist! Don't dismiss the lack of waist. You can also try Spanx or similar (I love Maidenform better) to make sure everything's nice and smooth.
If you're on the tall side (lucky you!) another OP posted about this website which I think has the most fab dresses (I haven't ordered yet so take it with a pinch of salt). I love these:
www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/dove-dress-in-bamboo
www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/olivera-midi-dress-in-pink-daisy-on-black
www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/jagger-maxi-dress-in-magenta

I’m hourglass slash pear and have the same issue. Belt round the middle isn’t quite the same somehow.

I looked at Monsoon recently and they seemed to have quite a lot of waisted styles so suggest a look there.