Floaty dress for first date for curvy size 10-12

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I really want a lovely floaty dress (ideally midi length as I always look a bit drowned in maxi dresses) but can't see any that would work with a large bust (34F) which also means I want straps that hide a bra, so not shoestring or strapless. Something bright, not black or navy. I want to look sexy but I am 49 so nothing resulting in bits of flesh hanging out! Suggestions please!

I'm 51 and a 34f and also don't feel I suit maxi dresses. I always tend to go for knee length as I have longish legs but a smaller top half. For midi and cheap and cheerful I find george asda does the trick. I'm not one for £100 dresses. Dress it up or down easily. Depends where you're going? I could quite easily go on a night out with a denim jacket on top with some short boots? But also day drinking wirh trainer type shoes and a short cardy or jacket?

I want something a bit fancy as it's kind of a posh event. So I'm prepared to push my budget (which is usually Vinted prices!) to up to £100.

Search for wrap dresses? Some of those tend to be A line and suit a large bust.

Yup That makes a difference. I'm just a cheapskate lol. I don't stray far from boohoo and new look etc. I personally dont go for wrap dresses as i feel they make the baps look even larger. What about something like this? https://www.next.co.uk/style/su171386/q92439#q92439

I absolutely bloody love that but my size is out of stock. Boo!

I agree that wrap dresses don't work so well with larger busts btw. On me, they look like those dresses you can discreetly unwrap the top half of for breastfeeding.

I bought this last week and it's fab, available in lots of colours.

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/red-starlight-midi-dress-d242670red?_gl=1s5ylhp_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwnqK1BhBvEiwAi7o0X8yRaGYFq1mjaQp7u_i0Iz2hw4fWg6SXtGmhXkugEzZwmN8iNci8nxoCjqsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

My boobs are the same size but I'm a 12-14 and it's super flattering but floaty. Sexy but not slutty.

Also fine with a bra. Recommend.

Interesting. I'm a 34FF and I only wear wrap dresses if I can. Anything else is too tight across the bust.

I try to avoid rigid fabrics too. If it fits on the waist it's too small on the bust and vice versa.

Haven't got any suggestions though, OP. I struggle too!

Might be worth giving the nearest next to you a call or message to see if in-stock in store? I’ve done this previously and they have saved it for me.

What size did you get in the end? I'm prob a 12-14 top and 14-16 bottom...

In that case I'd go 14.

It's fitted on top and floaty on bottom.

Im a 12-14 all over and got a 14. It's perfect for the big boobs and although Id have fitted in a 12 on the bottom it hangs nicely and looks fine.

Oh that's gorgeous. Desperate trying to justify buying it for myself now 🙈

Nobody's Child are killing it this season, there is so much I want!

I'm 34G and also a figure 8/hourglass type of shape I can only wear one style of dress which has to be fitted at the waist or I look like I'm wearing my duvet
I like the Joe Browns jersey mock wrap midi dresses they are a lovely fit on me I have loads I get them from vinted.

Yep - I've got a few lovely dresses from Nobodys child. There's 15% off at the mo too so I think that's your justification!

'Heads immediately to the Nobody's child website' 😂

I have and love this dress. You could take up the hem easily. It's well within budget and looks more expensive than it is

www2.hm.com/nl_nl/productpage.1232906002.html

Thanks for the Nobody's Child recommendation - I just bought the leopard print midi dress. Not what I meant to buy at all, but saw someone wearing that exact same dress at a festival last weekend and it looked amazing!

I am the same size as you exactly and I buy pepperberry dresses from eBay. They were made by bravissimo and have “really curvy” or “super curvy” sizes abbreviated to 12 RC or 12 SC etc. I would say 12 RC should fit you (as it does me at the same size). They have casual or dressy stuff but unfortunately went bust a few years ago so only available on eBay etc, although some are still being sold new. It is the only brand that truly fits me! Everything else I have to pick pieces that have belts or other design elements to stop me looking like I’m wearing a sack!

scarlett and jo london dresses are great for being floaty yet with built in hidden help they make any figure look great especially ladies with great boobs! Well worth a look

Another Scarlett & Jo recommendation, I’m 32G and the Verity dresses are super flattering! Just avoid the frumpy patterns.

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/maje-embellished-ruffled-v-neck-pliss-maxi-dress_R04277861/#colour=Violets

Maje have a lot of dresses in a flowing style like this one, if you're willing to go slightly above your budget (there are a few c. £200 on sale)

Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous

Try Monsoon sale. They have some gorgeous stuff very reduced at the moment

I love that so much. ❤️