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HELP! Clothes to look hot for my anniversary, but subtle

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changingusernamecosofthis · 23/06/2025 21:26

Anniversary and two nights away this week to a UK spa hotel, I like dressing up and feeling good but have put on weight and struggling with my new body shape (peri problems). I’m 40, size 12-14, great boobs (DD no bra required), good legs, not much of a bum but carry weight around my stomach.
i feel good in wide legged trousers and crop tops, dresses when they don’t cling, I definitely need definition though, good quality fabrics, sleeveless or strappy tops (peri again). No black, I suit neutrals, love colour blocking, contrasting colours, and I’m probably a cool spring. Recently tried some dresses in Cos but the colours weren’t flattering on me.

ideally looking for a sexy but modern dress and a casual outfit for daytime lunching - TIA!!

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CapaciousHag · 24/06/2025 05:54

Unfortunately even if anyone has suggestions you have no time for leisurely ordering.

Net-a-Porter, or Next are the most obvious places for swift delivery (you don’t give a budget so it’s not clear which you’d prefer.)

Poonu · 24/06/2025 05:56

Don't know where you are but likely to be sweltering.

Poonu · 24/06/2025 05:57

You are very lucky not to need a bra with double DD cup

changingusernamecosofthis · 24/06/2025 21:44

Yeah I know time is short…I’ve been looking for weeks and this is why I’ve reached out here. Up to £150 for a good quality.

My boobs are great, I know! Most of the time I’ll be in the spa so plenty of time to cool down.

I like Aligne for daywear but I don’t find it sexy at all…I’ll just drag something out of the wardrobe!

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AnchorWHAT · 25/06/2025 14:04

Have you looked at jumpsuits? Some lovely ones around.

Daisyvodka · 25/06/2025 14:54

I have E cups and would kill for DDs that dont need a bra! Get yourself on ASOS and filter by colour and size and you cant go wrong, there's so many different brands on there now, definitely not just cheap rubbish, and they do lean sexier and have videos so you can really see how it might fit. There's some great plunge midi/maxis on there right now, you can filter by neckline too!

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