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Dress for the large of tummy - wedding guest

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 19:41

Hi I am a wedding guest at a fancy wedding.
I used to like tea dress style dresses and things with waist ties. However 5 years on from my last wedding and I'm now large of tummy and these feel uncomfortable. Can you help. Extra points if its navy blue or black with a print. Preferably maxi but midi would do. Have F boobs - I like a v neck.

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MadAboutIt · 05/08/2023 20:04

What size & budget?

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 20:07
  1. Up to £150
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MadAboutIt · 05/08/2023 20:08

I love this. ASOS have limited sizes but I’ve also found it here.
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/the-claire-embroidered-flutter-sleeve-midi-wrap-dress-with-tie-waist/

Dress for the large of tummy - wedding guest
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matchamate · 05/08/2023 20:22

This - John Lewis is what I've tried and is the style I used to adore. But I find the waist bit just sits around my tummy now and makes me feel uncomfortable and I don't think it's flattering. That asks one looks like the tie is higher up under the bust so that might be a good thing for me to look at thank you.

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h3ll0o · 05/08/2023 20:25

LK Bennet have a lot of dresses in the style you like.Many are 50% with an extra 10% off sale items until tomorrow

h3ll0o · 05/08/2023 20:27

They are designed to have a flattering fit

Lapflop · 05/08/2023 20:27

MadAboutIt · 05/08/2023 20:08

I love this. ASOS have limited sizes but I’ve also found it here.
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/the-claire-embroidered-flutter-sleeve-midi-wrap-dress-with-tie-waist/

This type of cut and waist will be super flatting, my DSis is an 18 and looks absolutely stunning in styles and shapes like this- genuinely gorgeous! Really flattering.

Lapflop · 05/08/2023 20:27

Flattering*

User63847484848 · 05/08/2023 20:27

I am big of tummy and boob and like a bit of ruching round the tummy these days, as per bombshell hq although have only tried their luxe jersey or velvet ones but I think they’re really nicely made and fully lined

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 20:57

Lapflop · 05/08/2023 20:27

This type of cut and waist will be super flatting, my DSis is an 18 and looks absolutely stunning in styles and shapes like this- genuinely gorgeous! Really flattering.

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Great thank you!

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Sugargliderwombat · 05/08/2023 21:27

matchamate · 05/08/2023 20:22

This - John Lewis is what I've tried and is the style I used to adore. But I find the waist bit just sits around my tummy now and makes me feel uncomfortable and I don't think it's flattering. That asks one looks like the tie is higher up under the bust so that might be a good thing for me to look at thank you.

Op how tall are you? I have a tummy but have the buy petite for the waist to sit in the right place.

Mummyoflittledragon · 05/08/2023 21:39

matchamate · 05/08/2023 20:22

This - John Lewis is what I've tried and is the style I used to adore. But I find the waist bit just sits around my tummy now and makes me feel uncomfortable and I don't think it's flattering. That asks one looks like the tie is higher up under the bust so that might be a good thing for me to look at thank you.

Have you tried to buy a JM dress in a smaller size? The waist gets higher and a little more empire line, which I prefer. Idk if that would work with your breast size, I’m a C/D and it works for me. The wrap style dresses are pretty roomy aka too big for my bust.

I hope you find something you like.

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 22:06

SM4713 · 05/08/2023 22:04

Personally, I would never wear a black dress to a wedding- even if it has a print on it! I'd invest in some support wear for underneath to smooth things out and help slim a few cm's off. Does an empire line dress suit you? I too prefer a V neck due to large boobs.

Isabelle Navy Dandelion Float Sleeve Maxi Dress – Scarlett & Jo (scarlettandjo.com)

Ever Pretty V-Neck High Slit Empire Waist Floor-Length Evening Dress | Debenhams

Buy Phase Eight Blue Marcia Sequin Tulle Dress from the Next UK online shop

That isabelle one is GORGEOUS

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 22:07

Mummyoflittledragon · 05/08/2023 21:39

Have you tried to buy a JM dress in a smaller size? The waist gets higher and a little more empire line, which I prefer. Idk if that would work with your breast size, I’m a C/D and it works for me. The wrap style dresses are pretty roomy aka too big for my bust.

I hope you find something you like.

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Thank you. I think it might get too tight elsewhere unfortunately

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 22:07

Sugargliderwombat · 05/08/2023 21:27

Op how tall are you? I have a tummy but have the buy petite for the waist to sit in the right place.

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Oh I don't even know my height measurement sorry!!! I'm not petite height though. I just go for standard size

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nimski · 05/08/2023 22:11

Try Scarlett & Jo dresses, SUPER flattering over a tummy

Chickenpie35 · 05/08/2023 22:14

Jjshouse.co.uk

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matchamate · 05/08/2023 22:22

nimski · 05/08/2023 22:11

Try Scarlett & Jo dresses, SUPER flattering over a tummy

I'm looking at that website now. They are all so stunning. Thank you all so much I'm going to order one to try.

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Pheasantpluckerswife · 06/08/2023 00:06

So I have tummy issues and I've found dresses that come in under the boob instead of the waist a lot more flattering I've bought a couple of nice dresses from Yours... Also I've had dresses from Lindy bop (50's style stuff) and Elsie's Attic the one's I have nip in higher under the bust instead of the waist. Hope you find something beautiful you feel comfortable in

Harebell22 · 06/08/2023 00:11

I have that Scarlett and Jo Isabelle dandelion dress and I can honestly say it is the most flattering dress I have ever worn, literally miraculous at creating a good shape and somehow hiding fat tums and other problem areas.