Drop waist dresses can get in the sea

[Rach247]

Surely that’s enough already? Does anyone actually like them? Every time I see a nice summer dress - proportions all wonky. WHY.

This New Look one is representative of what I can’t seem to get away from. And now my algorithms will be pushing me adverts for more. Eurgh.

You see, colour aside, I like that and very much suits my body shape

I got this one from Tu, it looks really good on, it’s a sandwash black fabric that drapes beautifully - I may alter the neckline though 😬
https://share.google/HWadmlHhm7pfldiOu

Oof yes. I look like a cutesy whale in all these.

Midi dress can fuck off as well, if you're tall they are completely the wrong length.

I suppose I’m pleased - although highly surprised - that some people are benefitting.

Even when I was model thin (I’m 5ft 9) they look dreadful on me, I don’t think they suit many people tbh.

oh & I have a short torso & bigger boobs but they don’t look right

Reminds me of being a teen. Not tried a modern one on yet.

I don’t remember them first time round. But I have one that I find very comfortable for the beach and the garden, but I’m not convinced I look good in it. Long torso, short legs, big boobs.

That example wouldn’t look good on me, but drop waist dresses are generally the best kind for me. Even at my slimest (9 stone, which I am not currently) I have a big belly (split stomach muscles plus it’s where my fat goes). Plus generous boobs. So with a normal waist I look fat, with a high waist I look pregnant, but with a drop waist I can look slim.

I am short, large of nork and broad of hip. They are terrible on me!

They don’t suit my shape so I don’t wear them. High waisted trousers really do, so I do! Dress for your shape and clothes will always look more flattering

I'm petite and they look awful on me but my daughter also petite wears the free people above knee style and looks great. Anything long though would look dreadful on her, like wee willy winkie.

I think they can be quite nice.
Really there are so many retailers and brands there are always enough options to shop, no one is making you buy them.

Dress for your shape and clothes will always look more flattering
And here’s the problem - you can’t get away from fashion - your body shape is either in - or not

I’m most certainly not buying them - but the shops are full of them and not dresses with proper waists, which I want. It makes it much harder.

I am confused as to how to dress for my shape. I am 5'7, size 12, long slim legs, but big belly and a D cup thanks to menopause.
What kind of dress should I be buying? I rarely wear dresses.

Oh thats not what I was expecting
Im tall and slim on my upper half to my hips which are generous
I look fabulous in this type of thing and I love those ruched waist culottes and skirts for the same reason

I thought you meant the shapeless but comfortable drop waist dresses
Essentially it just doesnt suit YOU
Hardly makes it vile 😂

You just described me. They suit me too.

That shape suits me. I think it is to do with how wide your hips are. If you have narrow hips or in proportion with your bust and fairly slim it will suit you. If not, then no.

Im all legs, very short in the body, great in jeans but look ridiculous in anything with a high waist. So high waist jeans can get in the bin for me.

Basque waist is flsttering if you have a natural high waist. Different to drop waist. The neckline also matters - if you have a long neck, then a high neckline is fine. If like me you have a regular neck and don't honestly suit high necks (I get mono boob and look matronly) then a scoop is more flattering.

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/yellow-drop-waist-cora-midi-dress-d250446ylw?variant=54039538368897&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Nobodys_Child-UK-PMax-All-DT%2BTA-SE-ePmax-Tier+2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19541476977&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv4XUBhDBARIsAE6bQUQxx_WzMgqwfVnHn67BkIlWCKGkFU4gCFYO6mstc0-K_oFCtkHAJkgaAqB6EALw_wcB

Compared to the drop waist dresses (think Brideshead revisited) of the 80s these look normal waisted to me

the dresses of the last few years have been almost empire line on me

possibly as my bust is bigger but a larger size would be too big everywhere else iftms

And drop shoulders

Why not look like a sack of potatoes.

Tiered skirts have gone on for far too long. They are slso impossible to iron.