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Problems with summer dresses in the shops right now

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Clotheswoe · 14/05/2024 00:27

I've been trying to find some nice summer dresses to buy. I'm a size 12, mid/late 30s.

I'm struggling find any that suit me and that I'm comfortable wearing.

Main issues are:

  • Many are wrap dresses and don't feel secure, especially when it's windy
  • I would like a waist line where my waist actually is - and I can't find dresses like this
  • Dresses seem to either cling in all the wrong places, or the opposite and they drown me.

Anyone else having issues with summer dresses?

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CurlyhairedAssassin · 30/04/2025 17:52

Sorry thhat was in response to the comment from @WomenStuff about their "unreasonably high waist"

Anuggetofpurestgreen · 30/04/2025 17:56

There's a lot of dresses cut right across the waist, with tight bodices. So unflattering for anyone who has been taking an interest in Easter eggs recently.

suburburban · 30/04/2025 19:37

CurlyhairedAssassin · 30/04/2025 17:51

This has been happpening for the past few years, since very cheap fast fashion via internet was more of a thing. I'm the same height and have the same issue. Waist lines sit too high so look like they're duff empire lines at the front and then sit badly on the arse.

I'm convinced it's a combination of being REALLY stingey with material to save costs, and lots of cheap clothes being produced in China where the average height of a woman is 5ft 2.5cm or something. They just don't make them for longer torso'd Western women.

Yes don’t they

my waist isn’t under my boobs and it makes my rear end look odd

BitOutOfPractice · 30/04/2025 19:39

Blueuggboots · 14/05/2024 00:45

fucking tiers!!! 😤😤😤😤

This! And when will that bottom flouncy tier thing go away? I don’t want to look like an 8yo going to a birthday party. They’ve been around for years now and I loathe them!!

henlake7 · 30/04/2025 19:41

I actually really like those dresses with high waistlines or empire lines. That bit of me is quite slim so it's nice to have the floaty bit of the dress round my waist and tummy!
I just love a sleeveless, v neck, empire line maxi dress in a comfy jersey/cotton style. I also love a pattern as long as it isn't too floral.
Shirring and puff sleeves also get a thumbs up from me. Only thing I really hate is my bare legs showing so I prefer longer dresses.

Pet peeve-necklines that are just slightly too deep so my bra shows....my best buy last year for this was hijab magnets which solved the problem!

angelinawasrobbed · 30/04/2025 19:45

henlake7 · 30/04/2025 19:41

I actually really like those dresses with high waistlines or empire lines. That bit of me is quite slim so it's nice to have the floaty bit of the dress round my waist and tummy!
I just love a sleeveless, v neck, empire line maxi dress in a comfy jersey/cotton style. I also love a pattern as long as it isn't too floral.
Shirring and puff sleeves also get a thumbs up from me. Only thing I really hate is my bare legs showing so I prefer longer dresses.

Pet peeve-necklines that are just slightly too deep so my bra shows....my best buy last year for this was hijab magnets which solved the problem!

Tell. Us. More.

henlake7 · 30/04/2025 21:25

angelinawasrobbed · 30/04/2025 19:45

Tell. Us. More.

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angelinawasrobbed · 30/04/2025 21:49

Damn. But have looked them up
on Amazon and I have a plan …

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