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What body shape would this dress flatter?

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WhiteTilesWhiteGrout · 21/03/2024 16:05

I'm a size 10 hourglass with large boobs (32GG) and a very small waist. My bum is on the large 10 size. Would this dress make my bum look even bigger? Or would it look nice? I'm only 5.3'

What body shape would this dress flatter?
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NotARealWookiie · 21/03/2024 16:07

I think that will look nice on you if you usually suit shirt style tops?

it will suit hourglass and pear

Keepingongoing · 21/03/2024 16:27

The nipped-in waist will emphasise your bum ( and your overall gorgeous figure) and yes, the full skirt will add a bit more volume to your bum. How much, it’s impossible to tell without seeing the dress because photos are often deceptive. Also the stripes will draw the eye - are they navy on white? - and emphasise your proportions. If you want to de- emphasise your bum you might try something with a fitted straight or pencil skirt.

Revelatio · 21/03/2024 16:47

I think the shirt might gape a bit the top and it could look a bit matronly. I don’t think it will make your bum look bigger though.

poetryandwine · 21/03/2024 17:03

I think the question will be whether the top fits properly, OP. If so I think the dress will be lovely on you

WhiteTilesWhiteGrout · 21/03/2024 17:21

Thank you - I may order it alongside something else to try it on. They offer free returns...

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Whiskeyandkittens · 21/03/2024 17:27

As a 5 foot 3 hourglass the shape would be great, but does the website say how tall the model is?
It looks like it might be that awkward length where it looks great on someone taller or shorter, but come to that weird place slightly above the ankle on me like when your parents buy you clothes to "grow into" 😅

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 21/03/2024 17:35

For me with a 30GG bust (but more a size 12), who's 5ft5 but with a narrow back and long body and long legs I'd worry that this was either too short or wouldn't fit across my bust. I'm an hourglass I think but not a hugely defined one.

You really have to order it to try it on if you can't get proper measurements from the website and work it out from there.

maslinpan · 21/03/2024 17:41

If you have broad shoulders and a short upper body - like me - I don't think it would flatter. But narrower shoulders and small waist and it might look great.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 21/03/2024 17:43

Just out of interest, where's it from OP? It's cute.

Divebar2021 · 21/03/2024 17:44

Just to say OP that you are slim and it’s impossible that your bum is huge. I’m sure you have curves to die for and as someone who is much bigger than you my advice would be to embrace your shape. The dress looks flattering.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 21/03/2024 19:02

Divebar2021 · 21/03/2024 17:44

Just to say OP that you are slim and it’s impossible that your bum is huge. I’m sure you have curves to die for and as someone who is much bigger than you my advice would be to embrace your shape. The dress looks flattering.

You can have or think you have a large bum at size 10. I was size 8 and under for a lot of my younger years but thought my bum was huge (it wasn’t !) until other people reassured me it wasn’t (when I was buying denim shorts).

NerdWhoEatsMedlar · 21/03/2024 19:27

How are you a 10 with a 32GG, isn't your bust measurement about 40?

Honestly I am a broad rib caged, small titted size 12 and can't get my head around it.

WhereAreWeNow · 21/03/2024 19:37

I'm a slim hourglass shape and I would say that dress would be flattering. It will emphasise your hourglass shape with a nipped in waist. It won't make your bum look big. It might if it was a wiggle/pencil shape but it's got a flared skirt so it won't emphasise your bum.
I find shirt dresses with belted waists super flattering.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 21/03/2024 19:40

NerdWhoEatsMedlar · 21/03/2024 19:27

How are you a 10 with a 32GG, isn't your bust measurement about 40?

Honestly I am a broad rib caged, small titted size 12 and can't get my head around it.

I’m the same! A size 12 at that bust size.

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