Effortlessly stylish wedding outfit for a size 16

[HealthyWeightBy40]

Hello Style and Beauty queens. Please help! I'm going to a wedding in August, it's an immediate family member and a big wedding so I want to feel good on the day and look decent in the photos. I'm 39 and losing weight atm, won't be at my final target by the wedding but I have a mini-target. I want something comfortable and flattering but still stylish. Nothing too "old" or floral, I like classic styles and strong/bright colours. Preferably a dress, knee length or longer, with short sleeves. I have a large bust so no high necks! I'm hourglass/pear shape so tend to suit dresses that are fitted at the waist but with a skirt that flares out a bit. Currently size 16, might fit a size 14 by the wedding if I'm lucky. (NB if wearing separate top/bottom it would be size 14/16 on top and size 16/18 on bottom).

Any suggestions of places to look or specific dresses/outfits would be very welcome. TIA!

I just wore this dress to a wedding yesterday and got so many compliments!

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/teal-floral-print-waterfall-sleeve-maxi-dress?_pos=1&_sid=4188265df&_ss=r

Flattering, easy to dance in (and eat! 😋), non-creasing material… I picked out the light peach for a wrap and fascinator, wore quite a bold gold necklace with it, tan clutch and shoes. Felt fabulous all day! 😊

thank you @TryForSpring ! Some of them are really floppy and shapeless too 😂

That blue flowery dress you showed would look frumpy on a 79 yr old….at 39 there’s a world of fashion at your feet. Those me and em dresses look fab!

Do you mean the Scamp and Dude one?
I completely disagree.
What dress size do you wear, out of interest?

Yep, I agree it's lovely and the best suggestion yet!

Doesn't suit me unfortunately; see my post and photo shared on 28/06/2025 11:56.

I like the colours on your Boden dress.

I'm a similar age and size and have just bought this for my brother's weddding after seeing Mollie Campsie in the white version https://mintvelvet.com/products/red-cotton-maxi-dress

Higher neckline than you wanted but think it would still suit a larger chest?

I’m not sure if it’s scamp & dude… but it’s the one that looks like it comes from a supermarket.
A friend went to a personal shopper at a department store (John Lewis!) and she tried outfits she’d never loo at in a million years if she was shopping herself…she actually bought 2 of the recommendation and looked a million dollars.

"it’s the one that looks like it comes from a supermarket."
🙄

Not sure what your budget is, but I recently bought the most flattering dress I’ve ever owned from Rixo.

Most I’ve ever paid but I feel great in it every time. They have lots with v necks and are bra friendly.

Good luck with your search!