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Need a dress- decision paralysis

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fatgirlswims · 11/07/2025 13:00

I’ve lost three stone since January and am now a size 14 /16 (still 2st to go) . I was an 18.

I’m looking for a “nice dress” but I cannot pick I’m so overwhelmed but everything so please kind people can you sent me some links to specific products.

For a nice dinners out and an afternoon tea. Also walking about in nice events. Not a day dress.
Small sleeves so not strappy but I don’t mind my arms just don’t want a strapping sundress
Midi or maxi , size 14-16 depending no store and style 5,6 brown hair, pale and rosy skin
Hide Apron stomach and awful legs.
Will wear with flat sandals either black or gold.
i Like sezane / and other stories /cos / Oliver bonas/ hush/ jigsaw/ whistles
I dislike Joe browns and Roman but I would consider items from there it’s more a vibe thing

I hope you can help!

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heldinadream · 11/07/2025 14:06

What kind of budget @fatgirlswims ?
What colours do you like?
Plain colours or patterns?
Natural fabrics or don't mind?

Well done on the weight loss- you deserve a lovely dress to feel good in!

fatgirlswims · 11/07/2025 14:26

Good question @heldinadream
up to £100
colours - no red yellow (find brown drab)
i like plain and florals as long as they are not too twee and dated/ some leopard (not tiger zebra snake) I like ikat

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fatgirlswims · 11/07/2025 14:26

PressPauseontheMenopause · 11/07/2025 13:59

I have this and it’s lovely (nicer than in the pic) - light to wear and flattering. I’m same size as you and got a 12!!

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/blue-green-floral-v-neck-midi-dress-378845#selection.color=15

Yes!! I love it

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heldinadream · 11/07/2025 14:57

Green? Broderie so cool in this weather.

More green - I'm not looking for green honest, there's a lot of it about this year!

www.next.co.uk/style/su813649/w89497#w89497

www.next.co.uk/style/su712766/w32713

heldinadream · 12/07/2025 14:00

Where d'ja go @fatgirlswims ? I was all ready for a lovely thread full of dresses! (I love looking at dresses. 😂)

fatgirlswims · 12/07/2025 19:32

Hello! I’m back!@heldinadream

Thank you so much for the links 🥰

I went into a Vinted rabbit hole and have just surfaced!!

I’m finding the bright green a bit bold - bizarrely don’t mind the sold blue of the the OB dress.

I’ve bought a white geometric tiered Zara dress from Vinted (never owned anything Zara!) and a still ISO another one

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