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I’m in tears and don’t want to go to an event I’ve been looking forward to for months because I have nothing to wear

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CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair · 12/08/2025 17:34

Please help!

I’ve put on weight and generally feel awful. I had an outfit planned that I wasn’t 100% happy with because everyone has seen my wear hundreds of times but it was ok. Problem is there’s now a heat wave and it’s a long sleeved maxi dress so no good.

I’m 5ft 3, blonde, massive boobs, big hips and huge belly but with a defined waist. If I don’t have definition I look like a weeble.

The event is like a hen do with a daytime party boat, DJ, afternoon tea and then an evening do in a pub. Daytime is mainly women 35-45 then spouses and wider group in the evening. Even if was happy with my body I think I’d struggle to know what the right kind of thing to wear was.

Please help me enjoy myself and not feel awful. Budget would be a max of £200 but that would have to include shoes/ accessories.

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Spaghettihair · 16/08/2025 23:48

When is it? I can wholly recommend the John Lewis personal shopper service in a similar scenario. You book an appointment online and a lovely lady picks things to your spec/budget

HollyGolightly4 · 17/08/2025 06:27

You looked fantastic @CultureAlienationBoredomandDespair hope it was fantastic!

Bonden · 17/08/2025 09:40

Oh yes!! Great dress you look super!

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