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Help Hiding the Belly and Arms! - Dress or two piece set recommendations

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SuzieYellow · 12/03/2026 20:43

I would really like some recommendations of really stylish day time dresses or two piece sets that loosely hide the top of my arms and also hide my tummy.
I like Bardot neck lines, or a sleeve that isn’t too tight, or the fabric draping over the arms. Belly wise I need help hiding it. I can’t wear shapewear or any tight bands of fabric around the stomach. Something that’s nice and loose. I also find if the dress comes in tight around the waist/under the boobs it actually makes my tummy look bigger as the fabric comes down and drapes over it.

are you in the same boat? Have you found an amazing outfit?

thanks!

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Faineante · 13/03/2026 04:09

It would help if you give your actual dress size. And your budget. And the context - is the outfit for work or an awards ceremony or a wedding?

It’s also invariably a bad idea to look for clothes with the specific aim of hiding any part of your body. (Millions of people will be wearing clothes with sleeves today. Or loose / body skimming dresses.) If you simply choose nice clothes that fit you no one will be thinking about your arms or middle.

This co-ord set is stylish and loose (but may not be the right size or price):

https://www.toa.st/collections/womens-clothing/products/tea-towel-stripe-long-sleeve-top-sea-green

Tea Towel Stripe Long Sleeve Top | Sea Green

Tea Towel Stripe Long Sleeve Top | Sea Green

Tea Towel Stripe long sleeve top in striped organic cotton and linen blend with chest patch pocket, side hem slits, wide placket and corozo buttons. Available in Sea Green.

https://www.toa.st/collections/womens-clothing/products/tea-towel-stripe-long-sleeve-top-sea-green

Faineante · 13/03/2026 04:22

This (also in burgundy) completely meets your description of what you want / need - but, again it’s impossible to make helpful suggestions without size and budget and context details:

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/womenswear/dresses/mididresses/product/contrast-panel-boat-neck-midi-dress-black-1326390001

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