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Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help

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ADress · 11/06/2024 16:49

I've had ages, but I'd hoped to lose more weight so I've had my head in the sand and now I've run out of time! Ideally I wouldn't spend money of a new dress or accessories, but I can do if it will make me feel really good.

I'm 5'3, size 16, mid forties, and with a lumpy tummy as a particular problem.

The only dress I have at home as an option is the navy pattered one. It fits and is nice and forgiving around the middle. Plus I like that the worst of my upper arms are slightly covered. But I don't think the length is the most flattering. What do you think of it?

For comparison, the white patterned dress is a Phase Eight which I was helped to find on here a few years ago when I'd lost weight. It doesn't do up any more so it's not an option but I'm sharing the photo for comparison of the different length dress. I feel like the length is better, but the under bust band style could be a bit too maternity at the moment and I'd prefer my arms covered.

Please let me have your kind thoughts and suggestions. Any new ideas would need to come from somewhere who will deliver quickly like Next or John Lewis.

Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help
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eggplant16 · 21/06/2024 09:29

MartyFunkhouser · 18/06/2024 21:51

Fascinators have always been awful. Don’t go near one.

Very few wear hats now either. At the last wedding we went to (a relatively posh do), I noticed the only people wearing hats were old women.

Dreadful things.

beeloubee · 21/06/2024 10:53

These would be great for you

Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help
Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help
Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help
jasminocereusbritannicus · 23/06/2024 08:24

I like them both! Not helpful, I know. Sorry.

Mynewnameis · 23/06/2024 12:37

I imagine op has been to the wedding by now. How was it?

ADress · 24/06/2024 10:52

I have indeed and it was fabulous. I was very happy with my outfit, and wouldn't have got there without so much advice and so many ideas on here, many thanks to all!

Wedding guest - I've been an ostrich - please help
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SuncreamAndIceCream · 24/06/2024 11:13

You look great, well done OP!

rookiemere · 24/06/2024 11:33

You look fabulous OP, I love the accessories.

Chilliandrice24 · 24/06/2024 11:42

You look really lovely. Like the shoes!

BESTAUNTB · 24/06/2024 12:09

Great dress and accessories!

Dearg · 24/06/2024 12:39

Love it! Glad you enjoyed your day !

CrushingOnRubies · 24/06/2024 12:44

Should have read the full thread sorry

Thisoldheartofmine · 24/06/2024 12:58

Wow , how fab do you look!
You aced it !

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 24/06/2024 13:13

Very nice! I’ve got a similar dress to that (not wrap) and it’s so flattering.

Love the hot pink accessories and your hair! 🥰

NellyElly1 · 24/06/2024 13:57

You look lovely! Love the accessories.

ADress · 24/06/2024 14:06

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 24/06/2024 13:13

Very nice! I’ve got a similar dress to that (not wrap) and it’s so flattering.

Love the hot pink accessories and your hair! 🥰

Thank you. It's interesting, it's not actually a wrap. It has a crossover top front, a belt and then a couple of wide pleats, so there's no risk of leg exposure Grin

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Thmssngvwlsrnd · 25/06/2024 08:04

You look lovely x

Breadcat24 · 25/06/2024 15:39

Glad you had a good time- by the way your hair- what we can see of it looks fabulous

ADress · 25/06/2024 16:45

Thank you for the kind comments!

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MinnieCauldwell · 25/06/2024 18:50

That neckline really suits you, I look bloody awful in anything like that!

Sillyname63 · 26/06/2024 20:32

Either of the ones you already have are fine, I prefer the white one slightly more, and could work with a nice shawl or a bolero style jacket / cardigan to cover your upper arms if that's what you want to cover up. Roman originals have a few, a waterfall style, very forgiving for a belly , or there is a chiffon shrug.
At the end of the day unless you are the bride or one of the mum's no one is going to be looking or worrying about you are wearing.

Wantosleep39 · 26/06/2024 22:38

ADress · 11/06/2024 18:57

Sorry I'm skipping around so apologies to those posts I haven't replied to yet. I will do later.

I think I'm too late for Vinted.

I've always thought jumpsuits were a bad idea unless you're skinny but perhaps I should try one!

I've never got on with shape wear, it always seems to just push everything out the top of roll down, I'd love to know where I'm going wrong with it.

You should get full body shape wear with straps. There are very light ones for summer 👍

Wantosleep39 · 26/06/2024 22:41

Notmydaughteryoubitch · 11/06/2024 19:01

@ADress have a look at Scarlett and Jo dresses John Lewis, I think they'd be super flattering for you.

https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/women/womens-dresses/scarlett-jo/knee-length/midi/_/N-flwZo2atZ1z0qncuZ1z0q18a?chunk=2

💯 gorgeous dresses. I want to see one on you 🙈

Wantosleep39 · 26/06/2024 22:53

ADress · 14/06/2024 16:37

More pics

4 or 5 really lovely on you and your shoes are perfect

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