Hi @wellnesschaser ! I'm an hourglass shape and like dresses that cinch at my waist, sometimes with flowy skirts, other with shapely bottom to shape the booty. I think halter tops make my shoulders look a bit wide. Strapless or deep v-necks are my favorite. I love light materials for summer that float around you, or satin and silk when you want it to cling to the right places.

For wedding outfits I usually check Asos, they have a whole section of them but I don't know if it's available in the US. There's Nastygal as well, though you really have to sort through their stuff as most dresses are not appropriate for your average wedding.

I have special events a few times a year and my go-to is Rent the Runway. You can do their unlimited subscription and get a bunch of pieces to try on, and then send whatever doesn't work back and get more. You can search reviews for people who match your height and measurements to see how it looks. Once you're done you can cancel. It's cheaper than a one-time rental. That's been super helpful as I've lost weight so I don't have a huge investment in clothes I won't wear again. I used to replenish my work wear that way as well when I needed it and swap it out for new stuff each week.

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I have special events a few times a year and my go-to is Rent the Runway. You can do their unlimited subscription and get a bunch of pieces to try on,

I just browsed their site - I may very seriously sign up, just for work alone! My work wardrobe needs some serious updating, but I'm not in a position to invest in much at all, whereas this could work really, really well for me. Hmmmmmm.

If I'm a fruit, I'm probably a banana. I also really like deep vs, but only if it's somewhat structured or I end up with gapping from not filling out the boobs properly. I do best with a sheath dress or a fit and flare. High necklines are great for creating the illusion of a more balanced chest when you're little there (IMO). I appreciate anything that's well tailored up top while flowy on the bottom, I feel more traditionally feminine on that style.

@wellnesschaser, we have a similar frame. These are all Ross finds for $20-$30, except for the bottom right which I got at Dillard's for around $100.

ASOS tall range and depending on what I need it for, I've had some good stuff from Boohoo's tall range. Cheap and basic but I got this maxi in the sale for £12 and I love it so much. My brother and sister in law just bought their first house so I'll probably wear it to their housewarming.



It has lovely keyhole back detail and a flounce bit to cover the boobs/top of your stomach which is great for eating. Not black tie appropriate, granted, but light and breathable for the weather.

Primark, depending on where you are, is great for the odd gem.



I wore that one for a wedding with pink court shoes and a fascinator.

I personally love vintage and thrifting too because the waists are a lot more flattering the further back you go than a lot of what you find today. I love a poodle style skirt with a sweetheart neckline. Again, covers a lot of sins when the party starts.

I have worn a lovely mixed and matched tailored velvet suit before with forest green wide-leg trousers because I was able to find the trousers on Boohoo but the black suit jacket in Zara (I wore a black cami tucked in from Stradivarius underneath). It was a very laidback boho style wedding so it fit right in.

I don't know if that helps any but those have been some of my questionable fashion choices the last couple of years.

I love actual vintage 50's fit n flare, but find that my shoulders are too broad for the waist/hip size that fits me (or if sleeveless too much boob, lol, maybe a retro 'pointy-bra' might make the difference). Lots of cute styles on this thread.

I’m not as heavy anymore as in this pic, but I’m curvy with serious hips. So this past Christmas I made my own dress. I’ve never felt more confident, even when I was a teenager and very athletic! I was able to fit it to my curves.