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10th anniversary meal dress

32 replies

Delphinous78 · 06/02/2025 14:17

I'm a size 16 with broad shoulders, 5 foot 9 and a 34G bust. I'm not small! DH is taking me for a nice meal for our 10th wedding anniversary. It's our first evening out in seven years, I've just stopped breastfeeding and want to look nice but I can't find a dress. I don't like my arms, so would prefer sleeves and I don't think I can do high necklaces because of the boobs. I would be very grateful for any suggestions for dresses. Budget is up to £200. Thank you!

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Kattuccino · 17/02/2025 11:31

AndThereSheGoes · 17/02/2025 08:26

I think the Rotate one would look hideous! As someone with broad shoulders too that high tie neck is not a good look.
As Op says she's not small. All those fussy features aren't flattering.

Op your height and size should be shown off. Simple form fitting or bias cut for maximum effect. Never a full sleeve, 3/4 is the best for making arms look good.

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I agree about the Rotate dress not being quite right. I have broad shoulders and avoid anything fussy around the neck/shoulders/sleeves as it makes me look 10x broader (I'm flat chested though, so not sure if having a bust makes a difference?!)

ComealongSpring · 17/02/2025 11:42

What colours suit you? Do you prefer long or knee length dress or even trousers? I think with your figure a v neck plain coloured top would work with a fuller patterned skirt/botton of dress.

happytobemrsg · 17/02/2025 14:40

AndThereSheGoes · 17/02/2025 08:41

But if that's the Op preference I think a less ruffled version like this snake print one might be more flattering. And a snake print can be dressed up for dinner or played diwn for every day.

www.nobodyschild.com/products/snake-print-carla-midi-dress-d251021brn?queryID=920ba6372faef3a570c19b85b0945595&_gl=1yddxsq_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA2cu9BhBhEiwAft6IxEr_QwBaLWb73pcAIUwniKylyGa37LJc2rU9uuioWINjm_S4WdkWHxoCTYEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADQCJIW43Z5n6J8eI_WwbcxlAhagG

Really like this one

Arrivederla · 18/02/2025 07:28

Lastofthesummerwine · 16/02/2025 21:53

Most of the big brands use sweatshop workers and not great fabrics. No need to be so cutting. It was only a suggestion. She may have been inspired by the colour and style which would be really flattering for her figure type so …..

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No, there are real concerns with Shein around forced labour (and possible child labour), and they are terrible environmentally. Not all brands are like this.

itsjustbiology · 18/02/2025 09:48

Have a look at Scarlet and Jo

MooDengsFatRolls · 18/02/2025 10:18

I'm a similar body shape to your description and got a really lovely dress in whistles in the summer, was a shirt dress which seems mad for a bigger bust but it looked good and was generously sized. The stuff on their site is quite muted at the moment but they also have some on Brandalley from last year. Would also try Hobbs

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