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Flattering on big tum sequin dress

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TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · Today 16:16

I’ve got a friend’s big birthday coming up and the plan is for us to all wear sequin dresses. I never wear sequins because I’m really fussy about fabric textures. I’m also quite self conscious about my size. Used to be be pear shaped but weight had shifted with age so I have a slimmer top half and legs but thicker round the middle (size 14-16).

Can anyone recommend a style than maybe has a waist as shift style dresses do nothing for me. Maybe a wrap dress? Also a brand that lines sequin fabric well so I’m not rubbing on the sequins, I guess long sleeves will be required. Nothing too formal looking, more of a knee length festival vibe. Hopefully wise S&B folk will be able to help me out.

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ehb102 · Today 16:19

I have info! Yours Fashion, the smallest size will fit you. They have a range of goood value sequin dresses in more than one style. I just rocked one for my 50th and I am much fatter than you. Look at their Christmas section. They design for large sizes so they are more flattering around the middle.

socialbatteryisdead · Today 18:24

I'm thinking of buying this from Next - Friends Like These Burgundy Red Curve Lace Detail Sequin Midi Dress
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV042697/V68407

socialbatteryisdead · Today 18:25

I'm thinking of buying this from Next - Silver Sequin Puff Sleeve Velvet Midi Dress
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV084827/Y59435

whatslardgottodowithit · Today 18:33

How about a skirt and top? Love this skirt - it’s a UK 16 too, and is lined xxx

www.vinted.co.uk/items/10365475644-finesse-silver-sequin-asymmetric-midi-skirt-uk-16

whatslardgottodowithit · Today 18:34

Ooh now I’m down a rabbit hole - that account also has a Farm Rio sequin wrap dress in 16 xxx

www.vinted.co.uk/items/10299201228-farm-rio-orange-gold-sequin-wrap-mini-dress-xl-uk-16-18-party

Creedymcreedy · Today 18:36

I’d buy a plain black wrap dress and some sequins separately and sew a few on the dress. I look like a glitter ball in a whole sequin dress

TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · Today 18:54

whatslardgottodowithit · Today 18:33

How about a skirt and top? Love this skirt - it’s a UK 16 too, and is lined xxx

www.vinted.co.uk/items/10365475644-finesse-silver-sequin-asymmetric-midi-skirt-uk-16

That skirt is fab. Would work really well with a plan black top. I like the asymmetric hem. The orange dress is a bit busy and bright for me. Thanks for looking.

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TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · Today 18:56

socialbatteryisdead · Today 18:24

I'm thinking of buying this from Next - Friends Like These Burgundy Red Curve Lace Detail Sequin Midi Dress
https://www.next.co.uk/style/SV042697/V68407

This is lovely but a size 16 in a curve range will usually swamp my top half.might be worth ordering to try on as I love the style.

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TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · Today 18:57

Creedymcreedy · Today 18:36

I’d buy a plain black wrap dress and some sequins separately and sew a few on the dress. I look like a glitter ball in a whole sequin dress

I am far too scatty and impatient to manage this but nice idea.

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