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What size would you say I am? And could I wear this dress for work?

94 replies

Stargazingpolarbear · 10/06/2023 18:53

I never feel my size matches up to my perception… weird. What size does this dress look like and also - as an aside - could I wear it for work?!

What size would you say I am? And could I wear this dress for work?
What size would you say I am? And could I wear this dress for work?
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Xrays · 10/06/2023 18:54

Why does it matter what size you look like? If the dress fits you well that’s all that matters. For me it’s a little too wedding ish for work but I think it depends what work you do!

TheOwlChronicles · 10/06/2023 18:54

10 probably? It's fine for work

Macaboom · 10/06/2023 18:54

12? And it depends where you work, I'd presume it was fine for an office job- it looks lovely!

BlueBlueBerries · 10/06/2023 18:54

You look size 8. Maybe 10 if you're tall? Depends what job you have, school or office is fine I'd say.

EmeraldFox · 10/06/2023 18:54

10
Completely depends on your workplace!

doubledeckerfondue · 10/06/2023 18:55

BlueBlueBerries · 10/06/2023 18:54

You look size 8. Maybe 10 if you're tall? Depends what job you have, school or office is fine I'd say.

Was going to say the same

WombatBombat · 10/06/2023 18:55

10-12, it would be too wedding guest for where I work.

TheOwlChronicles · 10/06/2023 18:55

And honestly it does not matter. You'll have bitchy comments and those saying you look size 18 or whatever

If you like the dress and you know your work environment then wear it

Stargazingpolarbear · 10/06/2023 18:55

I’m 5ft 5. Average ish

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popularpopcorn · 10/06/2023 18:55

Size 8 and yes on a “normal” day but I personally wouldn’t wear it to a more formal meeting.

Grumpigal · 10/06/2023 18:55

I’d say you look a slim 8.

it’s a very pretty dress, depending on where you work I’d say it could be suitable. I work for a fairly relaxed company / office and people will come in jeans and far more casual so a dress like that would maybe look a little overdressed but on a sunny day in the right environment I think it’d pass for sure

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/06/2023 18:55

Not a work dress imo.

Hotfuninthesummertime · 10/06/2023 18:55

8 to 10. Its too nice for work.

Binfire · 10/06/2023 18:58

I think you look a size 6-8 and the dress is v pretty, it would work on a summers day to a work celebration event but not less so at a board meeting etc.

TheNinjaWife · 10/06/2023 18:59

Size 6-8 because I usually wear a 10 and my waist is much bigger than yours. Dress would be fine for work in most offices I’ve worked.

Blanketenvy · 10/06/2023 19:00

I'd say 6-8 fine for work, quite summery but that's ok in most workplaces in this weather- it's a nice dress!

Changingplace · 10/06/2023 19:00

I’d say 8/10 and yeah in the summer I think that’s fine for work.

Pandonut · 10/06/2023 19:00

I'm not sure on size (and don't see how it matters). The dress is lovely but would be too dressed up for where I work, it depends really and whether you'd be comfortable in it at work that matters.

Stargazingpolarbear · 10/06/2023 19:01

Yeah I don’t know how I feel about the dress. It’s not my usual style!

I’m usually an 8. Sometimes a 6 but usually an 8.

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titchy · 10/06/2023 19:02

If you're a nurse or police officer it really wouldn't be suitable.

Given you know what the accepted dress code is where you work and none of us has any clue about that, I'm not sure why you're asking, maybe you're fishing for compliments?

Violetparis · 10/06/2023 19:03

Size 8 or 10, not a work dress.

Stargazingpolarbear · 10/06/2023 19:04

Not so much - usually I’m pretty casual at work but it was so hot today that I was looking at what I’ve got to wear.
This is new and I’m in two minds over whether to keep it. Usual style is jeans and t shirt but it’s been sweltering the last couple of days and is going to be hot again next week.

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SallyWD · 10/06/2023 19:06

I thought you were an 8. I absolutely love the dress. Depends on your office really but I think it's too nice ftor work.

Datapotater · 10/06/2023 19:06

Not a work dress!

Stargazingpolarbear · 10/06/2023 19:07

If it’s not a work dress it might have to go back… I’ve nowhere else to wear it to 🤣🤣
It’s from &other stories.

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