HELP...all MNers style advise needed.....

[oneyummymummy]

I am currently a size 12, probably 10 top half. I have hips, a big bum and big legs but my top half isn't really that big. I need a nice dress (or other outfit) to wear to a hen night and wedding that are coming up soon. I want to look dressed up, and really want something that will make me look slimmer and enhance my shape (skim over larger bottom area and show my waist/top half). Does any one have any ideas for me?

I was thinking that a strapless 50's style dress might look nice? But I have no clue what is the best for my shape really. Probably describe my shape as english pear?!

Bump for you.

I think this is lovely and had goegeous detailing around the bust:
ted baker dress

But, can you give me more info? Preferred colours? Or, on the other hand, anything you hate?

Strapless is dull and unimaginative, sorry.

DO you have a budget, and can you get to the shops or is it all internet ?

I have three strapless dresses.

I don't have any strapless dresses because they are not flattering for bigger boobs. But, am very envious of others wearing them - I don't think they are dull at all. There is always 1 shoulder dresses which I think are still keeping the detail to the top half.

i do think that strapless dresses, particularly of the 50s variety, have had their day...

i'll go look and then link something that might suit...

yes, strapless would look great on your figure as it would skim the bottom half - think Kirsty Allsop style

However, they're not as fashionable this year, what about a one shoulder dress, maybe a jersey maxi dress?

www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45028047&bklist=icat,5,shop,women,dresses,wommaxidress

this is nice, not one shoulder though

jewels that dress is beautiful.

But I have a budget...probably around £50. I can get to the shops or online really!

I am open for sugestions, I thought strapless might work for my figure?? I used to be size 8 pre-baby so Im not used to dressing well for my size now, as I havnt had a wedding or anything since my DD.

Don't mind colours, I usually waer black. I am in my twenties.

//www.asos.com/Aqua-Couture/Aqua-Couture-Asymmetric-Bow-Button-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=472821 &SearchQuery=dress%20asymmetric&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Purple

this is in budget and the right size

Oh...lovely dress laurie but that brings me to another key fact....I am only 5'3", so need something just above the knee really, otherwise I just get swamped!

I dont have much of a budget at the moment as I am saving for my own wedding, so need something a little cheaper....

//www.asos.com/The-Laden-Showroom/Eliza-Jade-Asymmetric-Layered-Frill-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid =427426&SearchQuery=dress%20asymmetric&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey

how about grey and black - this dress is cool

X-posted! That second link is not working.

Or the third..

www.asos.com/The-Laden-Showroom/Eliza-Jade-Asymmetric-Layered-Frill-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4 27426&SearchQuery=dress%20asymmetric&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey

www.asos.com/Aqua-Couture/Aqua-Couture-Asymmetric-Bow-Button-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=472821&S earchQuery=dress%20asymmetric&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Purple

sorry

the back view of that grey and black one is particularly sexy, not seen any dresses like that one before

Ok, First one is definitely not me, but the second one is nice I like the big bow on the front. The theme for the hen party is glamorous...so I need something dressy, but I dont want to look too over-the-top.

I want to be able to wear the dress again.

ASOS looks very good for these types of dresses.

from Uttam Direct less than £20

That one is very nice. Have you ordered from them before, I've never heard of them?

Think the a-line skirt will skim my hips and [hopeful emotion] make them look smaller.

yes uttam a re v good

Comes with my personal recommendation

I LOVE black and wear it a lot! But I think I need some inspiration and some confidence to wear something a little 'diffrent' without looking 'frumpy'. Does that even make sense?

Def dont do strapless will make your boobs look flat/ ssaggy and out of proportion to your bottom half.
I would go for something that draws attention to your top half ie nice shoulder straps

also uttam - it would do the hip skimming thing.

I was thinking that too, after having a little look, I think something with wide straps going into a v-plunge at the front (when I say plunge...I dont mean down to my stomach) and an a-line skirt. Now I just need to find something...Im not very good at that part.

I have to go offline now, but any suggestions, I will pick up in the morning, thank you for all your MN style...