Anonymous
Post 06/09/2022 22:19     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
Lol my mom sent me a bunch of “perfect summer dresses” which are huge hideous tent dress sack things in awful florals and picnic tablecloth prints.
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2022 21:30     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
I just got this linen dress from Sierra. It has light blued lines that you can’t see in the picture, it looks do much better IRL and very cute on.

https://www.sierra.com/asymmetrical-tiered-dress-sleeveless-for-women~p~66acy/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=OrganicShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&utm_term=Asymmetrical_Tiered_Dress_-_Sleeveless_For_Women¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c3sAeMCv5TUGld9TSV7JeTOPw-uShR5Vij8oJR71JRcrtNBraM3AUhoCr60QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&codes-processed=true
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2022 20:13     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have recs for curvy ladies with boobs and a bit of a mom pooch? I usually like v-necks or scoop necks but have been having a harder time finding them this summer.


I just ordered this in a few colors and sizes. I can report back! But it looks promising.

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20skirts/fit%20&%20flare%20crossback%20mini%20dress/wa1-wfb-ore


Reporting back. Never mind on this dress. The top is like 3 sizes too small for the bottom. Horrible.


Aw that's too bad, I thought the gray and pink one looked pretty cute!
But thanks for the info..
Anonymous
Post 06/09/2022 18:18     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have recs for curvy ladies with boobs and a bit of a mom pooch? I usually like v-necks or scoop necks but have been having a harder time finding them this summer.


I just ordered this in a few colors and sizes. I can report back! But it looks promising.

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20skirts/fit%20&%20flare%20crossback%20mini%20dress/wa1-wfb-ore


Reporting back. Never mind on this dress. The top is like 3 sizes too small for the bottom. Horrible.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2022 09:56     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:Well I'm short (5'4) and thick around the middle (medical issue that makes me look pregnant; hope to resolve by next year), and have discovered that the long loose sleeveless dresses are not very flattering. They make me look a lot heavier than I am. I'm hoping adding a belt will help. Otherwise it's back to the drawing board.

The short ruffly styles that seem to be popular at the moment are a little more flattering because they show my legs, but they make me feel very 'mutton dressed as lamb.'

Now I"ll have to scour through this thread again to look for styles that may work for those of us who are not tall and thin. This was helpful nonetheless as it forced me to address my clothing shortage and order/try on a variety of options.


I'm also 5'4 and carry my weight around the middle. I am far from being a fashionista but I recently ordered this dress and it's very comfortable and flattering.
https://www.amazon.com/Allegrace-Dresses-Snakeskin-Big-Leaf-Turquoise/dp/B07V6TPT5D?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Anonymous
Post 06/08/2022 09:29     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:This is a favorite summer dress- love it with sneakers or sandals. Packs great- no wrinkles. You do need a racerback bra. Sligthly over $100 but so worth it IMO

Sweaty Betty Ace racerback midi dress:
https://www.sweatybetty.com/us/explorer-ace-midi-dress-5059121035489.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxOH59uiZ-AIV1YZbCh38HgsYEAQYAyABEgKx7vD_BwE&src=springfavorites&oldpid=5059121035489


Oooh—I love this one! How does the sizing run? I’m right in between a medium and a large.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2022 02:10     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
Summer dresses on sale are the easiest things in the world to find right now. Have you heard about the post-pandemic overstock in non-athleisure wear that stores are experiencing? Anyway, if you go to Macy’s website and check the boxes for dresses under $100, you’ll see that they are 30% off right now. Pretty soon they’ll be giving them away and it’s still early June.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2022 01:40     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:Anyone have recs for curvy ladies with boobs and a bit of a mom pooch? I usually like v-necks or scoop necks but have been having a harder time finding them this summer.


I just ordered this in a few colors and sizes. I can report back! But it looks promising.

https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/dresses%20&%20skirts/fit%20&%20flare%20crossback%20mini%20dress/wa1-wfb-ore
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2022 22:13     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Favorite summer dresses:

https://dizzy-lizzie.com/ (so many cute shirt dresses)

https://www.halsbrook.com/shop/finley/dresses/swing-navy-cotton-shirt-dress-107606.htm

https://betsyfisher.com/products/211drs1178 (On the dressier side)

https://oliphantdesign.com/

Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 22:27     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Anyone have recs for curvy ladies with boobs and a bit of a mom pooch? I usually like v-necks or scoop necks but have been having a harder time finding them this summer.
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 18:39     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:
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.


You can also get chafing cream I think?


This stuff works wonders: https://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Chafing-Relief-Powder-Protection/dp/B00AXVJF52/ref=asc_df_B00AXVJF52/

Apply in the morning and you a good to go for the day. Forget shorts!
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 18:00     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
This is a favorite summer dress- love it with sneakers or sandals. Packs great- no wrinkles. You do need a racerback bra. Sligthly over $100 but so worth it IMO

Sweaty Betty Ace racerback midi dress:
https://www.sweatybetty.com/us/explorer-ace-midi-dress-5059121035489.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxOH59uiZ-AIV1YZbCh38HgsYEAQYAyABEgKx7vD_BwE&src=springfavorites&oldpid=5059121035489
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 12:23     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
wow 23000 views! Lots of us looking for dresses!

I look very nice in dresses and recommend a more structured design. The loose, T-shirt style dresses add pounds and thus are not flattering.

I recommend something like this

https://www.jmclaughlin.com/lawrence-dress-caribe-square-navy-blue-white.html?nosto=nosto-page-category2
Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 10:31     Subject: The perfect summer dresses
Anonymous wrote:I just picked up this dress at Target and for $15 it is really comfortable and flattering.

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-sleeveless-extended-shoulder-a-line-dress-a-new-day/-/A-84143983?preselect=84143980#lnk=sametab


NP, I don't have the dress above, but I am loving these dresses from Target and have them in multiple colors. The fabric is really nice!

target.com/p/women--39-s-sleeveless-knit-ballet-dress---a-new-day--8482--black-l/-/A-84197949

target.com/p/women--39-s-sleeveless-knit-dress---universal-thread--8482--burgundy-xl/-/A-78264435


Anonymous
Post 06/06/2022 10:19     Subject: Re:The perfect summer dresses
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.


You can also get chafing cream I think?