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Dresses - I need advice

kivii

Hi, a long time ago I asked for advice on dresses - it turned out that my problem is short torso and hardly any model suits me. Can you take a look at these few models and advise if any of them is suitable, and if not, what cut should I look for? I'll just add that I currently have a pregnancy belly, but it will disappear in a few months, I would like the dresses to stay in time after pregnancy and be able to mask the belly a little (although it will certainly be smaller than now).
Thanks in advance for your advice, I've never been good at choosing clothes.

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Latest reply was from Suz

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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Veteran

I think these are beautiful styles for you, and you look lovely! If I had one tweak to make, it would be to shorten the long sleeves a bit - right now, they look a little too long for you.

You and I share the short waist, and sometimes, with these kind of jersey/stretchy dresses, I find it's fun to experiment with the waist placement a little bit, position it a little higher, or pull it a little lower, and see if something strikes your fancy.

Joy

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I would suggest sack dresses without a waist or a wrap dress that can accommodate a variety of size changes. I like sleeveless with a possible topper for as seasonless as possible for myself. Tee shirt and sweatshirt dresses are good casual options and can easily be worn with sneakers.

RobinF

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I think these all look good on you. I especially like the wrap styles, I think the v-neck of them is very flattering.

lyn67

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These are all beautiful I love jersey dresses-they are forgiving and comfy, but you have a great figure and they all fit you so well! I especially love wrap or V necks for elongating the torso. (and, you can always hike your sleeves a bit up on the forearms-I wouldn't bother to cut, just scrunch them up a bit!)

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

They all look good and fit well!

Stagiaire Fash

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These are so similar that I can’t pick one. You did your homework really well—great cut and fabric for you, and the colors all suit you well too

rachylou

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The dresses are fantastic! And they will continue to look great long past. I have been known to sneak into the maternity section sans bébé — maternity clothing is very clever now that way.

Jenava

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I love all the one with a wrap top, I don't love the ones with belts at the waist. They look like they fit you very nicely and follow your body lines well!

Cardiff girl

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You very much suit dresses and l would never have guessed that you were pregnant.Congratulations!

Sally

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Lovely style and lovely colours. you have a great selection and as others have said they are all great options. I think they will still look great after you have given birth.

Zaeobi

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I prefer the wrap dresses on you (I imagine that surplice neckline would come in handy for nursing?) but agree with the others that you could perhaps play around a little with the waist & sleeve placement. Those first 2 colours suit you well - where are they from?

Are they true wrap dresses or faux (in other words, do they dresses 'open' in the front)? If it's the former, you might also want to experiment with wearing them like toppers

Chiara

They all work, but particularly liking dress 1 in the deep berry/wine colour!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I think they all work well! I like Joy's suggestions, too, if you want to try some different silhouettes.

Suz

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These all work well and look lovely -- but my preference is for the ones with the V neck, the wrap or surplice style.