Looking for a gown- I have no waist.

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amother

OP ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:53 am

What style works for a woman who isn't skinny?
I was thin at all my other siblings' weddings, but now I have no waist and a slight pooch.
And the color is ivory/ cream which is anything but forgiving.
Would love some ideas!

amother

Birch ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 1:20 pm

I found a stiffer fabric helped as the stretchy type actually accentuated rather than hid my excess weight. Something that comes in at the waist and flares out. Also a design but not too busy.
Does it have to be pure ivory/cream, or could you do a floral design which could work better?
Your best bet is to visit a local store and try on dresses and get a feel for what would suit you best. And if you're tall, you can also get away with more than I can as I'm short.

amother

Plum

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 1:51 pm

You can also do an empire waist, that might help.

amother

↑ Birch

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 2:00 pm

amother Plum wrote:

You can also do an empire waist, that might help.

I found empire waist makes you look pregnant, which is fine when you are pregnant, but not so great when you aren't.

amother

Aconite

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 2:10 pm

I have the same issue. I bought a dress with pleated fabric on the bust and on the skirt. The waist is banded. So far, it looks decent on me and the pleats seem to cover a host of flaws. Was hoping to lose a little, but my basic body type won't change. Dress is by MacDuggal. Planning to have alterations to fill in a deep V front. Also planning to walk with my head up and a big smile (I hear that takes off 10 pounds. Lol)

amother

↑ OP

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 11:04 pm

Thank you!
Cream with flowers is fine, I just need to find...
I'm definitely trying to avoid looking pregnant.

Would love some links if anyone has

yachnabobba

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 5:59 am

Consider a straight sheath look. It’s elegant and sophisticated

amother

DarkCyan

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 6:34 am

Just for inspiration.

https://kamperett.com/products.....w_wcB

I like the overlay. It hides your stomach.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ap.....aw.ds

This style can also hide you well because it doesn't have a straightforward waist. There's detail at the waist which can cover a small stomach.

https://veiled.com/products/aa.....56d2c

https://www.lightinthebox.com/.....88Bh9

https://www.saksfifthavenue.co.....aw.ds

https://poshmark.com/listing/Z.....w_wcB

https://www.therealreal.com/pr.....w_wcB

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