~Which dress do I look best in? ~ NEW POLL

[saddina]

The legnth and design placement is good. I'd add a white caridgan in a light lacy pattern to keep from sunburning and to balance out the color saturation. keep shoes simple and solid, so the dress isn't compeating with accessories.

 

[Laurajean]

I actually like the design myself, and I like the beads on the strapping.

 

[punk-a-doodle]

I like dress #2 the best by far. I think it displays best the free and summery style you seem to like going by the photos. I think the color of green also keeps you and your skin tone looking vibrant.

Course, I am biased towards green!

 

[Camelot Farms]

I agree that a flirty little cardigan would be a great addition.

 

[chickenzoo]

I miss Ocean City................

Yep, a cardigan would be nice, I like the colors on you........I'd ditch the pearls thou, that kind of dress is more casual and pearls to me, or at least that many are more dressy.

 

[write2caroline]

Of the 13 I prefer 12 and 13.

I think you are on the right track with the empire cut but the gathering is not as flattering as it could be in a more structured version.

You did not state what occasion for which you were dressing.

If we were to go shopping, I would encourage you to avoid the large flowers. They are pretty but I notice the flowers and not you. I think that the right dress should make people notice you first and then what you are wearing. Personally, I hate wearing bras but a good bra makes you look a thousand times better than no bra especially under a dress. Embrace those curves. Our society has such a warped idea of how women are suppose to look and me as someone who looks more like Michael Angelo's plump beauties, I am okay with my curves. I do wear good foundation undergarments because I hate the rolls that are formed when I try to wear stuff that hits me in the wrong places but I hate dieting and running much more.

I think that depending on where you live I would encourage you to do some layering of clothing and jewelry. I think that blocks of color are really more flattering and you can bring in your prints with a light sweater or keep it neutral and add some interesting strings of beads and a beautiful pin.

My opinion really doesn't matter. How do you feel in those dresses? Which makes you happiest or feel the most empowered?
I say, wear that dress and work it girl!!!!!
Caroline

 

[Funky Feathers]

How about these?

 

[debilorrah]

Much better photography this time. Steph, there are sooooo many more flattering styles out there for you!!! To be honest, and not go behind your back this time, I am gonna put it out there. Lose the whole body patterns. Women built like us need a solid on either top ot bottom. I Usually choose bottom because my belly is big. I would rather enhance the boobage than the buttage. You clearly LOVE Hawaain prints. They are not the most flattering for you.

I hope I don't sound mean. I do not want to sound mean. You need ALOT less business going on to look attractive in your clothing.

 

[Laurajean]

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I disagree for the most part. There are things I love that I KNOW are not the most flattering on me, and you know what? I just don't care. This is coming from a perspective of me trying to please others for way too many years. I live for me now. I dress in what I like, not what others think is appropriate. Who is living my life, me or others? Anyway, I did express this before, I'm just repeating it. I really feel life is short, and for me at least, I want to wear things I love, period. I would rather see Fattie in a dress with a nice big smile then see her in something "more body appropriate" and not nearly as happy. I believe what's appropriate is whatever the heck makes her happy. Rock on with those Hawaiian prints!!

 

[202roosterlane]

I personally like # 2 and 8 the best for casual on you and # 12 for something dressier. # 12 is a fav because it fits you better in the chest and has the black stripping across the upper waist showing off your figure. A few of the others look crazy comfortable but do not show off your figure. IMO. I love these dresses! Where do you shop ??