Mums reveal the most flattering size 18 dresses to wear to a summer wedding

IT CAN be struggle to find a flattering dress for a special occasion at the best of times - but a summer wedding can prove even more of a challenge.

However, mums have been helpfully revealing the size 18 frocks they have worn as a guest or would buy to attend their next nuptials.

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• Warehouse Bright Green Pleated Midi Dress, £49, from John Lewis -

The discussion started on , when a curvy woman revealed - in a post titled "Arrrgh what is a flattering (size 18) dress I can wear to a summer wedding???" - that she was at her "wits end" trying to find an appropriate outfit.

She explained: "I'm tall 5"8 with dark hair / paleish skin - although quite tanned at the moment from outdoor swimming.

"I have a huge belly right now and need to loose a couple of stone. Also I would like something cool as it's summer but don't want completely bare arms.

"Any colours / patterns except for white considered. Nothing chintzy or satiny. Maybe a small heel or wedges but no stilettos."

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• Jessie Print Fit & Flare Cotton Midi Dress, £60, from Monsoon -

Her fellow users rushed to unveil their suggestions for the important event.

One woman recommended a colourful £60 midi dress from Monsoon with a fit-and-flare skirt.

Another suggested a dress wrap dress, like an £11.99 one from Bon Prix, is "always a good option".

Many users were a fan of a sage green embroidered midi dress, £75, from ASOS DESIGN.

A burnt orange velvet swing dress from Lindy Bop, £42, and a Warehouse emerald green midi dress, £49, were also popular.

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• Double layer embroidered midi dress, £75, from ASOS DESIGN -

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• Wrap Dress, £11.99, from Bon Prix -  

Others also added their styling advice for women with curves.

One person wrote: "I am a size 18-20 and I go for A-line or empire waist. I am also tall so try to get a dress that is just above the knee."

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• Ryder Dress, £39, from Fenn Wright Manson -

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• RJR.John Rocha Dark Grey Floral Silk Midi Dress, £49.50, from Debenhams -

Another commented: "I booked a personal shopper appointment at the local Debenhams when I needed a dress for a wedding in Spain.

"It was a great experience. The shopper was an older lady, she mixed accessories from other designers which I wouldn’t have been confident enough to do."

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• 'Dawn' Burnt Orange Velvet Swing Dress, £42, from Lindy Bop -

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• Plus Roll-Up Sleeve Dip Hem Shift Dress, £12,99, from Shein -

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• Invitation Oyster Collar Sarong Dress, £249, from Bombshell -

A third added: "Loads of people will say 50s dresses, which always make it look like you are a larger person who is wearing fancy dress.

"Really it's best to try and go with a posh/fancy/formal version of your normal style, in as far as possible.

"If you don't feel 'you' in what you're wearing it's hard to look good, however fab the outfit may be in theory."

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