Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have looked at all links, and am thinking only 1 of these would work for me (the faux wrap).

Short, 5'2", short-waisted and busty. Many are sleeveless (not with my 54 year old arms), require no BRA (not with my nursed 3-kids droopy DDDs), and have a little belly.

Any other suggestions for me??

Same figure. Very hard to dress, especially with all of the midi and maxi lengths. They look terrible on short women. I am stuck with JJill for now. And don't even like what I buy all that much

Anonymous wrote:I've just bought this one from J Crew Factory and will report back after I try it on. I'm 46 y/o, 5'7 and 130 lbs., hourglass with big boobs. I hope the strap is thick enough for bra - I can't go without a bra. I need defined waist, otherwise I look pregnant.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've just bought this one from J Crew Factory and will report back after I try it on. I'm 46 y/o, 5'7 and 130 lbs., hourglass with big boobs. I hope the strap is thick enough for bra - I can't go without a bra. I need defined waist, otherwise I look pregnant.

NP. I also have big boobs and these dresses make me look pregnant. I need a dress with a waistband that hits an inch or two below my natural waist - anything close to natural or empire waist gets swallowed by my boobs and my waist disappears. The Lands End one is not bad but when I got it to fit my boobs, the rest of the dress (shoulders, waist, etc) was too large. Any suggestions?

Anonymous wrote:I've just bought this one from J Crew Factory and will report back after I try it on. I'm 46 y/o, 5'7 and 130 lbs., hourglass with big boobs. I hope the strap is thick enough for bra - I can't go without a bra. I need defined waist, otherwise I look pregnant.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My thighs touch which is why I rarely wear dresses. Anyone else have a fix?

Based on this forum, I believe some people wear shorts under dresses to address this.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I also stress about sunburns but it’s really hard to balance that concern against being cool in July/August. I have a few linen dresses with high necks and sleeves and I love them and they are lightweight, but even those I can’t tolerate in midsummer. In addition to being pale, I’m prone to heat rashes and even a 100% natural fabric can give me one if I’m sweating enough.

I agree with this. So many of the recommendations are high neck. I wonder how much time some of these folks spend outside in DC summer. I am the type of person who is cold at temperatures below 80 degrees, and even I can’t bear to have fabric on my neck during summers here.

Anonymous wrote:

This is (close) to 100 and super cute -

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20s...our%20midi%20dress/wa1-wbm-svs

Ooh, I really like this and it's one I've been getting ads for even though I've never purchased anything from Pact. Maybe it's a sign.

Does anyone know how Pact sizing is? I'm worried that the small would be too large on top (I'm severely lacking in the boob area) , but I highly doubt that someone my not-that-small size (5'4, 115) wears an XS if that's the smallest size they make.

If anyone else has a flat, rectangular body like me, I recommend this boring but very flattering dress:

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/tie-waist-jersey-shirt-dress-navy/sty-j0887-nav

I'm always looking for something with a built in belt or a cinched waist. I can't do unstructured or dresses with tiers.

I like the boden dress. I am 5'3", about 120 and small on top as well. Do you recommend a petite and does the dress run large or small? I would like the dress to come to around the knee.

Anonymous wrote:In case it's helpful for anyone else - list of all the links provided so far in this thread -

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-muscle-tank-dress-a-new-day/-/A-84139599?preselect=84139592#lnk=sametab

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TVTQ55R/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/harbour-side-cutout-dress/BI551?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=light-khaki&colorProductCode=BI551

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=8181950220001&cid=1185385&locale=en_US&vid=1#pdp-page-content

https://www.amazon.com/TD-Collections-Womens-Racerback-Bralette/dp/B0851539CL/ref=asc_df_B0851539CL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463109696083&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14853605139819407253&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061285&hvtargid=pla-1004537206527&th=1&psc=1

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/tie-sleeve-button-front-dress-in-cotton-poplin/BG447?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=wild-hibiscus&colorProductCode=BG447

https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-cotton-modal-jersey-surplice-fit-and-flare-dress/id_362111?attributes=44967,27697&source=GS¤cy=USD&geo=US&skumv=5799547&promotion-code=NFWHY37&promotion-pin=0&cm_mmc=139971612&SC=pla_non-brand&CMPGN=11383290717&ADGRP=140518349464&KYW=&MT=&DV=m&PID=5799547&TRGT=pla-295613136660&gclid=CjwKCAjw682TBhATEiwA9crl34Vh0j2nnwQKjqt2KaJqhOGRxL4Fk_2M4FjDW5WQxvXQgITbZrB1sxoCLHwQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw682TBhATEiwA9crl34Vh0j2nnwQKjqt2KaJqhOGRxL4Fk_2M4FjDW5WQxvXQgITbZrB1sxoCLHwQAvD_BwE&CH=Google%20AdWords&_cclid=Google_CjwKCAjw682TBhATEiwA9crl34Vh0j2nnwQKjqt2KaJqhOGRxL4Fk_2M4FjDW5WQxvXQgITbZrB1sxoCLHwQAvD_BwE

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/velvet-torch-cap-sleeve-bodycon-dress/6039275

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-sleeveless-knit-ballet-dress-a-new-day/-/A-84197962

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E448087-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003&rrec=true

https://www.loft.com/striped-button-flare-dress/585747?skuId=33176130&defaultColor=9000&catid=catl000013&selectedColor=9000

https://shop.lululemon.com/p/shop-outfits/ClassicFit-CottonBlend-Dress/_/prod10930356?color=0001&locale=en_US&sl=US&sz=20

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20skirts/the%20harbour%20midi%20dress/wa1-wbm-svs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CZ1HDYS/ref=twister_B0833N1388?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

https://www.jjill.com/product/linen-tank-dress?color=4KH

https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=558664002&vid=1#pdp-page-content

https://www.marinelayer.com/products/corinne-maxi-dress-black?variant=39549757063242

https://zsupplyclothing.com/collections/the-reverie-dress

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20skirts/revive%20strappy%20maxi%20dress/wa1-wvx-blk

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/daily-practice-by-anthropologie-utility-mini-dress?category=dresses-casual-everyday&color=001&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/relaxed-fit-linen-shirtdress/BJ042?display=all&fit=Classic&color_name=navy&colorProductCode=BJ042

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/easy-t-shirt-midi-dress-black/sty-d0077-bla?cat=C1_S2_G4

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/tie-waist-jersey-shirt-dress-navy/sty-j0887-nav

https://christydawn.com/products/the-dawn-dress-forest-gauze

https://www.titlenine.com/p/toad-and-co-dress-sleeveless-crusher/132569.html?utm_campaign=NB_PLA_GoalOPAllProducts_GOOG&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CK1CqKAzxYsFoqPQIR4Rp-h0wrlo9DK3pTg2CfKTSaOreVeTTovgQgaAmtmEALw_wcB

https://fahertybrand.com/products/hailee-dress-apres-soleil-stripe?variant=39712874430533

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/florrie-jersey-dress-ivory-pineapple-cluster/sty-j0849-ecr?code=S150&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pla&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=aw-drop-offer&tc_au=pla-293946777986&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=Shopping+-+Smart+-+Catch+All&tc_adgroupid=Catch+all&tc_kwid=PRODUCT_GROUP&tc_matchid=na&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn_DB59TO9wIVtd2GCh11vgvMEAQYASABEgL4BPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://undersummers.com/

https://usa.indyeva.com/dresses/lieve-5s37e-e87da-2l7fa-whc9h-8t5gh

https://www.thighsociety.com/

https://www.caretobeauty.com/us/eucerin-sun-sensitive-protect-dry-touch-sun-gel-cream-spf50-200ml/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1N2TBhCOARIsAGVHQc6-Cm_p_XV2LA5de19NBZryirZthMfSVaZahGyHp35kzI_-o4E0BhoaAjXfEALw_wcB

https://sparmsamerica.com/collections/best-selling-products/products/sparms-shoulderwrap?variant=22755047669841

Anonymous wrote:I’m short (5’1”) and I never wear dresses because I feel SWALLOWED in them. So much fabric! And they’re never slimming on me. And my thighs get sweaty in summer.

Anonymous wrote:I also stress about sunburns but it’s really hard to balance that concern against being cool in July/August. I have a few linen dresses with high necks and sleeves and I love them and they are lightweight, but even those I can’t tolerate in midsummer. In addition to being pale, I’m prone to heat rashes and even a 100% natural fabric can give me one if I’m sweating enough.

Anonymous wrote:for those posting sleeveless, how do you not get sunburnt!! I am jealous.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:for those posting sleeveless, how do you not get sunburnt!! I am jealous.

Sunscreen. I’m white and wear sleeveless dresses and tanks all summer without issue.
I do put on sunscreen pretty regularly if out for more than 20 min