Plus size "fashion"

[Mumwithbaggage]

I know it's my fault I'm fat but I'm working on it. I'm also tall - 5'10. I'm looking for a lovely outfit for my son's wedding but everything is awful. If I was just large or just tall I'd probably be OK but I'm stuck with polyester horror or dreadful old woman clothes or a few go to Boden dresses that are large enough and long enough.

Does anyone have recommendations for anywhere stylish for a tall size 20/22? Please don't say Chesca - I'm not in my 80s!

Thank you!

Wow! Lots of ideas to keep me going on here!
@salcombebabe I do have a Scarlett and Jo dress ready to go as a back up and may well end up wearing it. Navy with large white polka dots. Just fancied something a bit different.
@Rina66 I think that Karen Millen dress could be lovely but the focus is definitely on the model's stomach - the only bit with no draping.
Thanks @MetaDaughter will read the article.
@mumonthehill had forgotten all about Anthropologie!

It isn't just plus size tbh! Everything seems to be polyester or viscose these days 😒

I am a tall size 20 and I have (sounds so boring) found a few cotton dresses in Next and also get them secondhand on Vinted from Next, M&S and River Island originally. They've been the brands I've had the best luck with on Vinted.

You could also try Hobbs who make silk dresses and go up to a 22 these days, Boden, Anthropolgie and Never Fully Dressed. Karen Millen also does plus size I think.

A tall friend just wore this to a wedding and looked great....https://www.karenmillen.com/plus-size-figure-form-bandage-knit-v-neck-fringe-mini-dress/BKK22002-1.html?color=122

Now that I'd rock to a party!

Just realised I've done the mn drip feed thing. It's very much a country wedding so floaty and maybe floral rather than structured.

Lots of great stuff on here for other events (youngest's graduation and a big birthday for dh coming up) so great to have some new places to look!

One Hundred Stars?

Sadly not long enough - had stuff from there before. Some lovely things!

Next online have tall stuff.

Do a search for ‘tall dress’. Theres not a ‘tall tab’ (only regular /petite) but the tall sizes are listed under ‘size’.

If you’ve not come across her, check out fabfatandfortyplus on instagram. She posts style inspiration and she’s about 6ft so you might get some ideas of places she shops, either for this occasion or in general. Hope
yoj find something you can rock!

sone Ideas

https://hopeandivy.co.uk/collections/maxi-dresses

I’ve never bought from this website but there are some gorgeous dresses on it, which fit your ‘country, floaty’ vibe.

Phase 8 used to have a plus size range called Studio 8, which was amazing for evening wear, dresses for weddings etc. I go to a lot of black tie events and most of my stuff came from there.

Mother of the Bride Dresses, Groom & Evening Outfits in UK

Catherine's of Partick: this is a very well-thought-of shop in my area (Glasgow), but does offer online sales.

Sizes up to 24.

I’m 5’2” so can’t help much I’m afraid, but I did used to be a size 20/22 and can relate on the difficulty in finding suitable clothing for events like weddings etc. My friend is 5’10 and a size 24/26, I know for weddings she mostly buys from sites like Shein. Not my preference and definitely very polyester but fwiw (and for anyone following the thread who may be on a particularly tight budget) she has had some decent outfits from there for several events.

Rants & Big Pants on Instagram has modelled some lovely dresses recently, for a country wedding this Abercrombie would be perfect - Nina is a size 18 and 5’5 but Abercrombie dresses come in 3 lengths

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su489585/ak3158

This from Next, they have size 20 in tall?

Have a look at Scarlett & Jo - hundreds of good quality, non frumpy suitable dresses etc to choose from.

www.scarlettandjo.com

Yours clothing is very nice and on trend, up to size 32

I like Yours stuff, but there's a lot of cheap nasty fabrics on there, so you need to check

If you look on Next they have a whole section of Mother of the bride/groom plus size dresses. Not saying pick this but chose it yo get a link....
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su728961/h36138#h36138

Don’t go for bright colours or large patterns as you run the risk of looking matronly or God forbid, like a man in drag.

Go for a neutral all over colour which will minimise your stature and size and will look elegant.

https://www.jjshouse.com/sheath-column-scoop-illusion-detachable-floor-length-lace-chiffon-mother-of-the-bride-dress-008204905-g204905?currency=GBP&utm_term=204905&utm_size=24&country=GB&is_plus_size=1&ggntk=g&ggkey=&ggtgt=8&ggplm=&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=22608182041&gbraid=0AAAAADmGZzSPoBTU6wy-LR_I35OIloIG_&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxdXBBhDEARIsAAUkP6jFR0_bmuYzZaQfQouBEEEgzyTKgHXD7Q_r0lgXrDeICt6RXv2K8CoaApsIEALw_wcB#/

Are you American? I ask because I've seen lots of videos of mothers wearing things like this for American weddings.
I think this would be completely inappropriate for a British wedding which tend to be daywear occasions rather thsn evening.

Something like this?
https://www.phase-eight.com/product/rosie-floral-jacquard-maxi-dress-230644409.html#cgid=sale-plus-size&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=230644409&pos=3

Just trying to gauge what you like

Not sure what your budget is but Marina Rinaldi has some lovely occasion dresses in natural fabrics.

This is lovely if you like a block colour
https://www.phase-eight.com/product/julissa-wrap-dress-10010060300.html#gclid=Cj0KCQjwotDBBhCQARIsAG5pinM-jpAx8ZBsKAUlSwMDbTnsyixnfMlfh-bYtPSGzkJDp2DFVmjKOV8aAr99EALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC-sr936X_JanwB0elt5dFEIy&gad_campaignid=22497900199&gad_source=1&utm_term=phase%20eight%20dresses&utm_content=b&utm_campaign=22497900199&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&cgid=dresses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=10010060300&pos=7

I love this
If you got a little jacket to go with it
https://www.phase-eight.com/product/delicia-print-dress-10006050751.html