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amother

Denim

Mon, May 02 2016, 11:11 am

I'm looking for a gown for an upcoming sibling's wedding. I'm a few months postpartum, probably about a size 8 (maybe a 10 in gowns?) and have almost no waist and a stomach pooch. Is there a style of gown that would flatter me? All of the gowns that I'm looking at online look great, of course, on the size 0/2 models that are wearing them, but I can't imagine any of them looking nice on me.

A two-piece gown that would allow for nursing would be best, but I'd manage with a one-piece if necessary.

Links to ideas would be very much appreciated (especially if they're reasonably priced and come from stores that allow for free returns Smile

) but general styles/ideas would also be.

Thanks!

amother

Denim

Mon, May 02 2016, 3:54 pm

I'm that difficult? Sad

Iymnok

Mon, May 02 2016, 4:17 pm

Something that has gathers across your middle is hides the most. A ball skirt and a crossover top would work.

pointyshoes

Mon, May 02 2016, 5:04 pm

I would go for a high waisted gown if I were you.
What country are you in? I'll try look for links hang on....

pointyshoes

Mon, May 02 2016, 5:11 pm

Something like this could hide your stomach:

http://m.dhgate.com/product/ho.....d-014

Or this:

http://m.houseoffraser.co.uk/o.....92934

pointyshoes

Mon, May 02 2016, 5:18 pm

https://www.google.co.uk/searc....._M%3A

sky

Mon, May 02 2016, 8:33 pm

You have to be careful with high waisted. I'm post partum now and find high waisted (below the chest) causes the material to hang over my stomach making it look much bigger and still pregnant.

Rutabaga

Mon, May 02 2016, 8:44 pm

It sounds like you would look good in a gown that's asymmetric and gathered to the side. I think the term is ruched (?).

This is the style I'm thinking of, but obviously not these specific dresses:

https://www.google.co.uk/imgre.....act=8

https://www.google.co.uk/imgre.....act=8

https://www.google.co.uk/imgre.....act=8

amother

Lawngreen

Mon, May 02 2016, 10:24 pm

I am (ahem) somewhat portly.

I found a gown with a long straight jacket that doesn't cling. I find it rather slenderizing.
However if I were nursing I would do more of a long skirt with a straight top and open long jacket.

You might find such separates in the bridal shops. My intenet seems to have sprung a snailiness today so I'm not going to be able to find pix.

mommy0

Mon, May 09 2016, 2:36 pm

Not sure what size you are but here are many gowns in full size that may work for you
http://www.usedinbrooklyn.com/.....ze+16

amother

Denim

Mon, May 09 2016, 3:05 pm

I'm a size 8, or even a 6-8 (the skirts that I wear every day are a size 6). I look okay, I think, in regular clothing, but I can't see a gown flattering me very well. Thanks for the site suggestion, but although there are some beautiful gowns on there, the prices are well out of the range that I'd like to spend. I can't justify spending $300+ on a gown that I'll wear for one night!

And thanks to everyone else for your help and suggestions! I like the idea of a ruched style, and I'd love to find a ruched jacket or top to pair with a long skirt. As of yet, I've been unsuccessful at that.

sleepybeauty

Mon, May 09 2016, 3:37 pm

Maybe something like this?
Adrianna Papell Women's 3/4 Sleeve Evening Gown with V-Neckline and Rouched Bodice, Aubergine, 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E.....2G3XV

sleepybeauty

Mon, May 09 2016, 3:41 pm

Or this?
Adrianna Papell Women's Cap Sleeve Ruched Bodice V-Neck Gown, Aubergine, 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012.....PKC34

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