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Trying on this dress—does it look too tight? Need some honest feedback!

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CoffeeLover87 · 18/03/2025 12:03

Hi everyone! I’m trialing this dress, and I’d really appreciate your thoughts. I’m a bit unsure if it looks too tight on me, especially around the waist and hips.. Does it look okay, or should I size up? Thanks in advance for your advice! 😊

Trying on this dress—does it look too tight? Need some honest feedback!
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wizzywig · 18/03/2025 12:05

Hi, is it long enough that your undies would be on show if you bent over?

stayathomer · 18/03/2025 12:05

How does it feel if you size up? Looks like it might be borderline perhaps- doesn’t look too tight but depends if you’re breathing out if you know what I mean! Looks fab op!!

Hoppinggreen · 18/03/2025 12:05

It does looked fitted but not too tight.
Try a size up and see if you like it better but it might be a bit loose

NormasArse · 18/03/2025 12:06

It looks slightly ruched- is that the style?

Moier · 18/03/2025 12:07

I think it's exactly right. You have an amazing figure.

IsItBeesThoughLooshkin · 18/03/2025 12:08

It’s extremely short but that’s obviously the way it’s meant to be. You look good in it but it looks really uncomfortable to wear.

Holidayfix · 18/03/2025 12:10

I don't think it fits very well, but not necessarily that it's too small, more that it fits in some places and not others.

My general rule is if you need to ask, you don't feel comfortable in it and if you don't love it brand new, you won't love it once it's "this old thing", so try something else.

Jins · 18/03/2025 12:11

It does look a bit tight around waist and hips as you’re getting diagonal pull lines. The bust fits well though so you may lose that if you size up

TeaRoseTallulah · 18/03/2025 12:12

Size up and it'll look fantastic, it's pulling across your hips and not sitting nicely. Lovely dress!

Chuchoter · 18/03/2025 12:12

It's too tight on the bottom, the material is riding up.

Buy a bigger size to fit your bottom half and then take in the top half if it's too loose.

rookiemere · 18/03/2025 12:14

If you are unsure, don't buy it. You will feel uncomfortable in it and it looks like it might be tricky to sit in.

babyproblems · 18/03/2025 12:17

I think the fit is quite good but I’ll be honest and say I’m not keen on the pattern. Looks a bit Matalan! I’d think in a plain color it would be perfect. Black would be v chic. I don’t think it looks too tight! I think fit is great. Some lovely sandals and colorful/gold jewelry + tan I think fab. Xo

sugarspiceandeverythingnice12 · 18/03/2025 12:19

It looks too small for you and the colour drains you, imo.

CoffeeLover87 · 18/03/2025 12:33

@Moier Thanks

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theressomanytinafeysicouldbe · 18/03/2025 12:39

It's lovely, where is it from? I would size up but only so you can relax in it, it doesn't look too small

henlake7 · 18/03/2025 12:41

I think it looks fine and you can certainly pull it off! Its only ruching because of the way you are standing.
But its wether you feel comfortable in a tighter fit or would prefer it slightly looser (no point if you never wear it!).

CoffeeLover87 · 18/03/2025 12:42

theressomanytinafeysicouldbe · 18/03/2025 12:39

It's lovely, where is it from? I would size up but only so you can relax in it, it doesn't look too small

Its from Next

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KhakiShaker · 18/03/2025 12:44

I think it looks perfect. I prefer clothes more fitted so this is how I would wear it. You look great imo

CoffeeLover87 · 18/03/2025 12:44

babyproblems · 18/03/2025 12:17

I think the fit is quite good but I’ll be honest and say I’m not keen on the pattern. Looks a bit Matalan! I’d think in a plain color it would be perfect. Black would be v chic. I don’t think it looks too tight! I think fit is great. Some lovely sandals and colorful/gold jewelry + tan I think fab. Xo

Thanks , Jewellery is definitely a good idea.

OP posts:
wowwhataday · 18/03/2025 12:44

Looks a perfect fit

varden · 18/03/2025 12:46

Try the sit down test. For how tight it is and how far up to your thongs it goes 😊

Lindy2 · 18/03/2025 12:48

I'd size up. It fits ok but slightly looser to flatten out where it creasing up would be more flattering.

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 18/03/2025 12:49

@babyproblems A bit Matalan? and fake tan is Chanel 🤣🤣🤣

OP looks fab in a dress she likes wherever it comes from!

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 18/03/2025 13:08

Too short and looks like it's made from tablecloth.
But you look great..

Coconutter24 · 18/03/2025 13:16

babyproblems · 18/03/2025 12:17

I think the fit is quite good but I’ll be honest and say I’m not keen on the pattern. Looks a bit Matalan! I’d think in a plain color it would be perfect. Black would be v chic. I don’t think it looks too tight! I think fit is great. Some lovely sandals and colorful/gold jewelry + tan I think fab. Xo

Black? It’s a cute little sundress, putting this in black would totally change the vibe.

dress looks amazing on you OP, if you think you need to size up just try a bigger one and see how it feels.

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