White dress for size 12-14

[SqueakyFreesia]

Have an event abroad where we have all been asked to wear white. It will be super hot. Love this and it’s in the sale - just struggling to picture if it will make me look like a big fat square or not? Size 12-14, 5ft 8. Average medium build? I just feel like the way it’s been styled on the model has made it really hard for me to picture?.

(I leave in 10 days and the dress I was going to wear I can’t find anywhere! Alternative suggestions welcome)

I have a really cute pair of satin white sling backs and thought it would be like a cute 60s vibe

just struggling to picture if it will make me look like a big fat square or not?

I like it and it's jacquard which is nice. I wouldn't buy it for me as I would almost certainly spill something on it.

As to whether it will make you look like a big, fat square, no it won't but the fact you think that is a possibility probably means you won't like it. I thought it was an interesting shape and material. I wouldn't think "oh that will make me look like a big, fat square" and I'm shorter and plumper than you.

Mmmmm....not keen

How about this? Got more shape to it
You might like this at John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-wrap-front-tie-detail-cotton-midi-dress/p114676073?s_share=jlappdroid

@Bigearringsbigsmile that’s nice.

I’m a similar build/height to you but I wouldn’t buy this. The models legs are stick thin and the dress is very boxy on her and it’s probably size 6 or smaller.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/linen-rich-broderie-midi-shirt-dress/p/clp60786472?color=IVORY&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20011577753&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bT9hLizlLwZobqYu_H7o7kLM&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWRdXqQhmzUgyJYM3Wt9iPi0w8gP2FzVHN_1BApd0FlzfiTFGdBCEzBoCfHQQAvD_BwE

https://www.marksandspencer.com/tie-front-maxi-beach-dress/p/clp60781971?color=SOFTWHITE&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20011577753&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bT9hLizlLwZobqYu_H7o7kLM&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWcooOCNg7Z98BK0zTXQKJr3MRpTJafEraJXgdC5hrOQv37dDeqEvfRoCwOwQAvD_BwE

https://www.asos.com/princess-polly/princess-polly-lillette-linen-blend-lace-trim-tie-front-open-tie-back-maxi-dress-in-white/prd/210290057?affid=30857&_CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWWEWLC-nps0BQu1zNN9N9gPZgu5I3qVgLcoFGeOMgJMXUm2nfg3w5hoCs6oQAvD_BwE&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=23592643649%7C%7C&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23592643649&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23587195386&gbraid=0AAAAADqFjOD8S-l3PXlN3zSv_YH8-ofiU&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWWEWLC-nps0BQu1zNN9N9gPZgu5I3qVgLcoFGeOMgJMXUm2nfg3w5hoCs6oQAvD_BwE

I agree with @PhaedraTwo if you’re questioning your ability to pull it off then you won’t like it or feel confident in it. Wearing it would require a certain gravitas.

It's quite cute - & will probably look better on you than the model! She looks gawky & swamped by it. It's described as "gold" though - so I'm assuming it's a metallic very pale gold rather than white? Have you seen it in the flesh?

That was kind of my thinking - it looks too big on her I think and maybe on someone with a different build it might look like it fits better? I saw it in store ages ago and it’s more like shimmery white if it’s the one I think

Not a fan but thanks for the suggestion

I like the second one but they are all a bit floaty/informal

I think you’re right to consider whether the dress will look right. The fabric looks quite stiff and if you have a largish bust it could well go out at the top and not in again under your bust. If so this could give a rather boxy look.

It does look 1960’s cute on the model but she’s 1960’s skinny and can carry it off.

What a lovely dress. Where is it from? I think it would look great for a 14-16.

I love it and think it would suit your shape. I think some of the above suggestions are a bit boring and floaty where your pick has a 60’s cool edge to it. Love the idea of simmer. I hate wearing white due to spills but if that’s the dress code I think the one you’ve chosen is great. I love the styling with black boots and can imagine with dark sunglasses would look v cool. Can you find somewhere to try it on or buy and return

This. The dress is lovely and I wouldn’t worry about it on a size 12-14 but as someone with a larger bust this sort of shape looks like old school maternity wear on me. If you’re not so busty it could look great on a larger size than the model.

I'm afraid I agree with @Petrine .

It's got a Twiggy vibe and Twiggy was chosen to model that sort of look for a reason ie; she was tiny.

You are by no means large, but that look depends for its impact on the dress wearing the model. It's just that kind of look.

ETA I think if you fill it out it will just look matronly/mother of the bride, which at your size there is no need for. Choose something that embraces your shape.

I'm just looking at it again OP, and I think it is a niche kind of dress for the sort of body type of the model.

The other risk with that style is looking like a slightly stocky toddler in her best dress. It reminds me a bit of little girl dresses before they get to the age of having a bodice or shape, and the shoulder bows add to that. I suspect it will be hard to pull off.

I don't think the first M and S broderie dress looks informal at all. It is much smarter and prettier than the one you posted @SqueakyFreesia

Fair enough but I thought it looked more “day wear”

So it's for an evening out, with heels etc? I think the M&S broderie one is lovely - for day or evening as it's easily accessorised up. But it's more of a "looking elegant for dinner at a seafront restaurant vibe".

What kind of event is it? And what's your budget? Do you want short & sleeveless, & are you wedded to wearing the shoes you have with it?

Short options, various budgets:

https://www.asos.com/vila/vila-bow-back-sleeveless-shift-mini-dress-in-white/prd/210400428

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-sequin-boucle-shift-dress-with-bows_bcc10000

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1312513001.html

https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/mini-dress-with-knotted-strap-detail-l06651508?pelement=59414598&colorId=250&style=0

https://uk.sandro-paris.com/en/p/flower-print-short-dress/3607172179540.html

It’s a wedding “pre party” where it’s common for the guests to be asked to wear the same colour. It’s going to be super humid. I had a lovely asymmetrical dress for it but we’ve moved house recently and can’t find it anywhere. I just can’t find anything that seems to stand out to me. Can’t be anything beachy, that would be too casual. I don’t like broderie. I’m not so bothered about wearing different shoes but if I can wear these
ones that would be a bonus

And a few more.

https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/flowing-mini-dress-l06614753?pelement=57058322&colorId=250&style=0

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/sonia-mini-dress-2614852001

https://www.marksandspencer.com/linen-rich-scallop-mini-shift-dress/p/clp60787146?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

https://www.reiss.com/style/su688881/f97939

Ah, ok. Had cross-posted so some of those, maybe not. Also forgot to add pics of the others. The Nobody's Child one looks too crumpled in any case! The Reiss one is glam & in the sale in your size!

Sister Jane 60s style?

https://www.zalando.co.uk/sister-jane-gardenia-gem-mini-cocktail-dress-party-dress-white-qs021c0lk-a11.html