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How to wear dresses without looking like a little girl

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amother

Emerald

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 7:20 pm

I see everyone around me wearing casual stretchy dresses for every day. everywhere I look people are pulling off the casual dress look. I ordered 7 diff styles from amazon but every single dress makes me feel like a little girl. all of the swingy styles like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....sktop

make me feel very stupid and young. like I am swishing around in a little girl dress. also I am tall so I dont have a younger look like someone shorter. dresses just look funny on me.
the gathered waist dresses like this

https://www.amazon.com/Iconic-.....W5F0V

dont work because the waist is very high and I have a very big chest so the waist hits right below my big chest like empire style and also accentuates how large I am.
the bubble hem dress like this

https://www.amazon.com/Pastel-.....W5F0V

looks ok but do people actually wear that style? the little u shaped bubbles on either side stick out.
so how is everyone wearing such cute dresses ? what do you wear if your tall and have a big chest? I really want to wear dresses!

amother

Periwinkle

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 7:25 pm

if you have a very big chest, its unlikely you look like a little girl in anything that you wear. How you feel - that's not something I can help you with.

amother

Slateblue

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 7:28 pm

1st and 3rd aren't flattering on basically anyone.
second is very cute.

get somthing like this https://www.mycentsofstyle.com.....dress
and take in the sides.
the dress needs to have some structure and style to look adult-ish

amother

Emerald

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 7:45 pm

just to clarify I dont feel little girlish in straight styles or sheath dresses and I wear those no problem. but they arent very comfy for every day. its the swingy or flared dresses . the gathered waist looks (and feels) good except for the bust issue. any dresses with lower waists that arent so high?

yehudis1056

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 7:50 pm

The baby o dresses are extremely comfortable and flattering. You can search for them on amazon. Also most frum clothing stores carry casual dresses these days so you can try on several styles and compare. Good luck!

eschaya

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:31 pm

I too have not yet found a dress that didn't either male me look like a misshapen juvenile or prairie girl from the 1800s. I've given up.

sequoia

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:35 pm

I'm short, flat-chested, and a little bit fat, so I LOVE high-waisted fit and flare dresses. They give me a figure.

If you're skinny enough to wear sheath dresses, why not wear them? They look so sophisticated.

amother

Sapphire

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 9:35 pm

Neck scarf. With the right bag and shoes. But only with clean look dresses. Not high waisted or flouncy.

amother

Emerald

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:07 pm

I tried the baby o dresses. 2 of them. got those from amazon too but all of the waists are too high on me. any specific one has a lower waist? I'll be glad for any leads...

amother

Emerald

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 10:08 pm

eschaya wrote:

I too have not yet found a dress that didn't either male me look like a misshapen juvenile or prairie girl from the 1800s. I've given up.

glad someone gets what I'm talking about!

amother

Seafoam

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 11:08 pm

I'm chubby and extremely short waisted and can't ever wear a ready made dress with a waist.I own exactly one dress and it's a straight column from shoulder to hem.
The styles you describe are very juvenile. You have to accept that certain styles are not for you and concentrate on the styles that flatter.

yehudis1056

Mon, Jul 17 2017, 11:11 pm

[quote="amother"]I tried the baby o dresses. 2 of them. got those from amazon too but all of the waists are too high on me. any specific one has a lower waist? I'll be glad for any leads...

I'm confused. The baby o midi dresses are not waisted at all. Maybe we are referring to two different styles.

DrMom

Tue, Jul 18 2017, 3:47 am

I agree with adding a scarf or interesting necklace or earrings to add a little sophistication.
These dresses are very comfortable, esp if it is hot and sticky outside, as they just skim over the body. But I agree they tend to look a bit childish.

Ultimately, not every style is flattering on every woman.

If these dresses don't work for you, wait this trend out.

DrMom

Tue, Jul 18 2017, 3:49 am

amother wrote:

the bubble hem dress like this

https://www.amazon.com/Pastel-.....W5F0V

looks ok but do people actually wear that style? the little u shaped bubbles on either side stick out.

These have had a following for a while in Israel. Here women seem more willing to experiment with different shapes (for better or for worse). Not sure how styles trend where you live. It's definitely a different silhouette.

amother

Vermilion

Tue, Jul 18 2017, 6:46 am

amother wrote:

Great dresses but alas none good for nursing. I judge all dresses by how easy they are to nurse in atm lol.

OP, I don't see how you can possibly look like a little girl being tall with a big chest.

Also, outside of a work situation, what is wrong with looking younger or more girly than your years?

amother

Vermilion

Tue, Jul 18 2017, 6:47 am

DrMom wrote:

Personally, I find necklaces and scarves cumbersome and would prefer to look a bit girly and less sophisticated than wear accessories.

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