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Another wedding guest dress search!

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Pteryl · 26/05/2023 14:19

I’ve recently put on weight after the birth of our child (was a year ago so no excuse really, especially as I only put on 5kg in pregnancy!). I used to be a 10 and am now around 14. I’m only 1.6m, so it definitely shows and am dreading finding a dress to wear that I’ll feel comfortable in. I have three weddings to go to!!

I only wear dresses (trousers look awful on me), but all my weight is on my stomach. My legs are ok (probably my best feature), arms could do with a tone, but I don’t mind them out. The weddings aren’t terribly formal, but all either on a boat, or at a boat club oddly! Budget around £250, I have loads of shoes so won’t need to buy them (was thinking wedges for comfort). I don’t want anything v-neck or low cut as am small chested and it looks odd. I’ve got pale skin and blonde hair and am easy on colour, but I don’t like anything too floral or twee. Absolutely nothing fitted around the stomach!! Thank you!

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CountryCousin · 26/05/2023 15:12

Otherwise … I’d be rushing for the blue Chloe dress, (Net-a-Porter sale) and if necessary have it altered to fit. The Cawley Studios dress is gorgeously uncompromising. They all look beautifully made. Tap all for details.

Another wedding guest dress search!
Another wedding guest dress search!
Another wedding guest dress search!
Another wedding guest dress search!
Another wedding guest dress search!
Pteryl · 26/05/2023 16:05

Thank you! The Max Mara one is perfect. I’m not so keen on puffy sleeves as I think they make me look broad shouldered.

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ThaliaLuxurySpa · 26/05/2023 16:47

Sorry, cross posted, wow...your Fenwicks option is striking and lovely!

kingster1 · 26/05/2023 18:52

Id have a pop to Next. I always get nice dresses there. Im a 12-14. Have had a lot of weddings over last few years and always been lucky in next. online Iv found these under Occasion Dresses.
Buy Love & Roses Printed Tulip Sleeve Belted Pleated Midi Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Lipsy One Shoulder Maxi Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Myleene Klass Floral Print Wrap Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Myleene Klass Pink Pleated Shirt Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Love & Roses Jersey Sleeveless Belted Midi Shirt Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Mela London Floral Wrap Front Detail Maxi Dress from the Next UK online shop

I have recently bought this dress, and its so nice on.
Morven Blue Wrap Midi Dress | (phase-eight.com)

Also the jump suits in Phase eight I have worn to an occasion and very dressy and flattering. Sounds like we have similiar figures and the jumpsuits do suit me.

Good luck :-)

CountryCousin · 26/05/2023 19:33

I’m sure your dresses have been lovely, @kingster1 - but I’m surprised that Next would be part of the conversation when the OP’s budget is around £250 …

Pteryl · 26/05/2023 19:40

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 26/05/2023 16:45

Thanks, this isn’t really my style, also it’s probably going to be boiling so I’d rather shorter sleeves. Thanks for looking though!

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Pteryl · 26/05/2023 19:43

kingster1 · 26/05/2023 18:52

Id have a pop to Next. I always get nice dresses there. Im a 12-14. Have had a lot of weddings over last few years and always been lucky in next. online Iv found these under Occasion Dresses.
Buy Love & Roses Printed Tulip Sleeve Belted Pleated Midi Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Lipsy One Shoulder Maxi Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Myleene Klass Floral Print Wrap Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Myleene Klass Pink Pleated Shirt Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Love & Roses Jersey Sleeveless Belted Midi Shirt Dress from the Next UK online shop
Buy Mela London Floral Wrap Front Detail Maxi Dress from the Next UK online shop

I have recently bought this dress, and its so nice on.
Morven Blue Wrap Midi Dress | (phase-eight.com)

Also the jump suits in Phase eight I have worn to an occasion and very dressy and flattering. Sounds like we have similiar figures and the jumpsuits do suit me.

Good luck :-)

Thank you, the first next one is lovely, but I find that length seems to drown me as I’m short. Jumpsuits unfortunately look awful on me. I look like an overweight plumber!!

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Pteryl · 26/05/2023 19:44

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 26/05/2023 16:47

Sorry, cross posted, wow...your Fenwicks option is striking and lovely!

Thanks! I think I’m going to order it - would be rude not to as it’s reduced!

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Pteryl · 31/05/2023 13:37

Well the dress was very disappointing. It was unlined and very thin, the cotton threads were loose and certainly not worth the sale price, let alone the original price of £375! Back to the drawing board!!

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