Can a fatty (me) wear this......

[Numberfour]

to a 40th birthday party at someone's house where the dress code is party / casual? i suspect it may be too dressy?
this dress

That's gorgeous! Where's it from?

It's lovely.

How good are your arms?

If you have wings like mine that could seriously get you airbourne, then probably not! otherwise go for it, because it's smashing - and that front looks like it would be very flattering!

Depends on how 'fat' I would say.

it is from simply be. i am a size 20 and my arms a quite crap but not HORRENDOUS [who is she kidding emoticon]

but is it not too dressy? my friends that will be there normally see me with hair in a pony tail, no make up and scruffy dress (busy childminder) i don't want to look over done.
what if everyone else is in fancy jeans? i will be the fat chick that tried too hard!

curry, an overly voluptuous size 20. far too big but all in proportion and the skirt would hide (sort of) my jelly belly.

now wondering if i should just get it and send it back if unsuitable

oh, bugger
just seen my credit limit on my online store. LET'S START SHOPPING!!!

can always send back that which is pukified.

If everyone else is n jeans probably too dressy. but if everyone else is in summery skirts/linen trousers then probably fine.

It looks like it is a jersey type fabric so wouldn't be formal....it just depends how casual everyone else is likely to be

I LOVE the dress BTW....I want one but I am only 5'2" so long dresses like that tend to be floor length on me.....ho hum

perfectprefect, a perfect answer. i will have to talk to my friends that have been invited.

I love this one actually and at only £12 could think about shortening it.....rushes to find credit card...Simply Be have some lovely stuff...

I love it - get it, you will look fab!

I think that if you can't wear a pretty dress to a party , when can you wear one?!

Wear it and everyone with tink you look great, whether they are in jeans or not.

ah! something else to consider.... i am only 5'4"

i love the dress too. so so so so pretty and lovely and feminine

will think

not with tink

Second one nice too. Def leave the length.

i agree, princessmel! and thanks for the vote of confidence, podrick!
perfectprefect, i do like the one you highlighted too, but am not THAT confident about my arms.

I wouldn't wear a jersey dress because it tends to cling, which is the last thing I want. I also think it is a bit too dressy.

er.... should i get black or raspberry? i have black sparkly shoes i could wear with either, though i cannot stand in them for long!! and finances are v v v limited.

decided to go black

Good 'hold you in' underwear essential to help you in feeling completely confident. Spanx or Trinny and Susannah do good ranges.

I like it, and you could poss it with less dressy shoes rather than heels like sparkly flip flops to make it more casual, though that may not look right. Get it and try it!!

I think it's lovely. I'd wear it to a party if I thought it was flattering. It's not tight, so I'd feel comfortable in it. Not over exposed or silly!

good point, notyummy, and mrsericbana.

i am going to get it and see how it pans out.

Ooh yes, magic knickers!!! I have an all in one thing from M&S that looks a bit like a swimsuit (i.e. not too surgical looking!) that works a treat.

TBH I think it isn't a good buy.

It isn't fashionable, looks a bit bridesmaidy and would render you overdressed to almost anything

I'm sorry but I'm being totally honest

What is your budget and what height are you?
Do you have big norks and what are your best bits?