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Can this fit better?

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RidersOnTheCalm · 03/05/2023 20:31

I love this colour and the whole dress, but it doesn't fit my size-10-on-the-hips size-8-on-the-top figure so well. I'm quite hourglass and slim on top with curves. Also, a high waist.
Could I get it altered? It's a really fancy 3D fabric with appliqué flowers on top of cotton lace, with a polyester lining.....

I'll ask a seamstress, but what do we think, is it worth it?

Can this fit better?
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RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 09:18

I don't think I notixe/care about the no knickers look. I feel like that's OK there is no bum crack

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bohemiansalad · 04/05/2023 11:51

I'm no fashionista but I really dislike the yellow dress. I do like the blue one and it looks like it fits you fine but it does look sort of crumply so I don't know if that's created by the lining issue you mentioned. I don't know if that can be sorted at all. But if not the blue, I wouldn't go for the yellow. I just think it's bland and safe without having much about it. As a dress I mean, nothing to do with it on. It seems to fit well.

Appleblum · 04/05/2023 14:29

RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 06:46

The bodice area is too big, you can pinch an inch or more either side down the side seam. There are tiny bust darts....

The lining is attached at various points horizontally. I think that is the issue.... a separate lining would 'hang' with the dress skimming the top, but this bunches up. My vertical landmarks - ie waist length, depth of pelvis etc are different to the model and so the lining and dress don't match me up at various points and break up my vertical line.

I'll try on the Reiss balloon sleeve dress, but those things tend to male me look a lot bigger and I don't love a v neck.

It's for Ascot Royal Encl plus an overseas wedding this year.

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Oh I see. Based on your description I think you might need to try a size 12 in order for the lining to 'hang straight down'. Theye are hard to alter due to the lace pattern throughout.

bunnybunnybunnybunny · 04/05/2023 14:40

Self Portrait frocks have a habit of looking cheap (which they are not). I don't think the blue is flattering in any respect on you OP - the fit doesn't work for you and if you size up, it still won't work. IMO, SP works better for women who are more straight up/straight down.

The other blue SP another poster has linked to is a much nice colour, and as the only seam is at the waist, should fit you better.

The yellow floral dress is a bit, I don't know. Ageing? Keep looking, I know you can find something better.

minipie · 04/05/2023 15:41

Fwiw the Reiss plain dress I posted also comes in blue or coral, not just white, but I guess these might be too “vivid”? The other Reiss one comes in lots of floral variations.

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RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 16:56

I have spent the entire day in London. 😪

Can confirm that most shops are stocking utter tat. Well, not tat, but dresses for £300 quid odd in Selfridges etc that are polyester and could be from Sainsburys.

I didn't want to spend £600 or more just to get some nice fabric and some innovative design.

So, trawled TK maxx and they had 100s of dresses by Saloni - I'll try and photograph but it's really unusual and gives amazing ass!

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EatTheDamnCake · 04/05/2023 17:11

Oh that sounds promising op! Hope you love it

FancyFanny · 04/05/2023 17:44

I think the Self portrait dress is nice- a size 12 would be too big on your shoulders- I suspect the model is wearing a larger size and has it pinned in at the back to get it so smooth at the front.

Love the LK Bennett one!

Seeyounextweek · 04/05/2023 17:49

I would advise trying skims type knitted modern control underwear , a body or v high waist control pant? with the blue dress . I personally prefer the yellow dress, it looks lovely on you & would be more comfortable in wear

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RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 18:06

I really think this one will do for all my events - with a purple hat for ascot!

Its just draped on bodice so it doesn't matter if the fit isn't perfect.

Can this fit better?
Can this fit better?
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cathyandclare · 04/05/2023 18:08

You look gorgeous! Great find.

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RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 19:29

cathyandclare · 04/05/2023 18:08

You look gorgeous! Great find.

Thanks, I'm definitely going more all out on the hat

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Cantonet · 04/05/2023 19:45

That's lovely @RidersOnTheCalm.
It fits you perfectly.

Greenfree · 04/05/2023 19:56

RidersOnTheCalm · 04/05/2023 18:06

I really think this one will do for all my events - with a purple hat for ascot!

Its just draped on bodice so it doesn't matter if the fit isn't perfect.

I really like this one and I think it suits you best

EatTheDamnCake · 04/05/2023 20:23

I love that last one. Agree the back view is fab!

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