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Summer work dresses and smart casual outfit ideas for size 16

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Gemi33 · Yesterday 09:41

I mainly work at home but do occasionally need to go in to the office and have more days like that coming up (and potentially a few more formal meetings). I would say it's not a particularly smart work environment so I'm looking for some smart casual outfits that will just make me feel a bit more put together. I just don't know where to start, I feel like nothing suits me. I'm a size 16, short, carry alot of weight on my stomach and have very big boobs. I just feel like I look awful in everything. I mainly prefer dresses and in the winter I mainly wear dresses with tights into the office but I don't really want to have bare legs out in the summer so not sure what sort of thing to look for.

If anyone has any suggestions for work appropriate summer dresses, or anyone is a similar shape or size and can share what they wear it would be much appreciated!

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ForgottenPasswordNewAccount · Yesterday 09:44

I am the same shape as you and I love twisted wunder dresses

They have a lovely flow shape to them

Dresses – Twisted Wunder share.google/m1MD4MB7Dp2oM4HqC

ForgottenPasswordNewAccount · Yesterday 09:44

I am the same shape as you and I love twisted wunder dresses

They have a lovely flow shape to them

Dresses – Twisted Wunder https://share.google/m1MD4MB7Dp2oM4HqC

Dresses

Wow and stand out every season whatever the occasion. From our maxis and midis to our minis, in prints that will brighten up your wardrobe.

https://twistedwunder.co.uk/collections/dresses

BlossomBlossomBlossom · Yesterday 09:58

Those look nothing like work dresses. Hmm

@Gemi33

You don’t give a budget? The most basic, appropriate and contemporary work clothes can be found at

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/skirts-and-dress

or, for very plain dresses and separates in lovely natural fabrics:

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses-jumpsuits

Were you thinking of spending more than that?

Gemi33 · Yesterday 10:47

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will take a look at the links!

@BlossomBlossomBlossom I was hoping not to spend too much as I am trying to lose weight so whilst I need things to tide me over, I may not get a lot of wear out of them once I've got to a more comfortable weight.

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ForgottenPasswordNewAccount · Yesterday 11:17

BlossomBlossomBlossom · Yesterday 09:58

Those look nothing like work dresses. Hmm

@Gemi33

You don’t give a budget? The most basic, appropriate and contemporary work clothes can be found at

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/skirts-and-dress

or, for very plain dresses and separates in lovely natural fabrics:

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses-jumpsuits

Were you thinking of spending more than that?

Edited

LOL I wear them to work all the time😂

Guess it depends on your style. I dont do natural / vanilla clothes

Wonderknicks · Yesterday 11:24

ForgottenPasswordNewAccount · Yesterday 09:44

I am the same shape as you and I love twisted wunder dresses

They have a lovely flow shape to them

Dresses – Twisted Wunder share.google/m1MD4MB7Dp2oM4HqC

Some of these look like table cloths 😀

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