I'll show you mine... (LBD's)

[gaijingal 62]

I've been laying low the last little while, but I need to get on the bandwagon and drop those last few pounds, which I hope will be helped by getting back on here and getting some support.

My dress isn't black, but buying it was literally the first time I ever felt excited about going to a party, so I hope you will forgive me the colour.

Wore this to the Christmas party at my old job, where most people hadn't seen me since well before my surgery. I got some amazing feedback. Unfortunately, I was so busy socializing, I didn't take a good pic at the party, so this is the pic that was taken at the store...I wasn't going to buy the dress, but my friend (who doesn't know about the surgery, but it is very insightful) said "Oh my gosh, I just realized, you still think you're fat. You have to see a photo to see what we see..." And she was totally right!

[Seela 1,187]

You ladies all look totally amazing! Have you all had plastics? I have lost 48.2lbs and had an event to go to the other night that I really wanted to wear a dress to. I haven't worn a dress in years. I tried on several and some of them looked really great except for the tummy area. Just couldn't do it. I wore black slacks and a pretty red top and I felt great but I was disappointed that I didn't feel comfortable enough to wear a dress.

[Seela 1,187]

I've been laying low the last little while, but I need to get on the bandwagon and drop those last few pounds, which I hope will be helped by getting back on here and getting some support.

My dress isn't black, but buying it was literally the first time I ever felt excited about going to a party, so I hope you will forgive me the colour.

Wore this to the Christmas party at my old job, where most people hadn't seen me since well before my surgery. I got some amazing feedback. Unfortunately, I was so busy socializing, I didn't take a good pic at the party, so this is the pic that was taken at the store...I wasn't going to buy the dress, but my friend (who doesn't know about the surgery, but it is very insightful) said "Oh my gosh, I just realized, you still think you're fat. You have to see a photo to see what we see..." And she was totally right!

Omg!!! You look stunning! How much have you lost?

[erp 2,016]

You ladies all look totally amazing! Have you all had plastics? I have lost 48.2lbs and had an event to go to the other night that I really wanted to wear a dress to. I haven't worn a dress in years. I tried on several and some of them looked really great except for the tummy area. Just couldn't do it. I wore black slacks and a pretty red top and I felt great but I was disappointed that I didn't feel comfortable enough to wear a dress.

No plastics here. I find ruching and certain types of dresses (a line, empire waist, fit& flare) camouflage my tummy and panni better than others. It's definitely trial and error. Plus there aren't any good stores where you are.

[Seela 1,187]

No plastics here. I find ruching and certain types of dresses (a line, empire waist, fit& flare) camouflage my tummy and panni better than others. It's definitely trial and error. Plus there aren't any good stores where you are.

Thanks for the info! I'm lol because I'm only an hour or so from Sacramento. .. pretty good stores

[M2G 1,836]

You ladies all look totally amazing! Have you all had plastics? I have lost 48.2lbs and had an event to go to the other night that I really wanted to wear a dress to. I haven't worn a dress in years. I tried on several and some of them looked really great except for the tummy area. Just couldn't do it. I wore black slacks and a pretty red top and I felt great but I was disappointed that I didn't feel comfortable enough to wear a dress.

No plastics here...not yet anyway. Not sure if I will ever have them for several reasons but mostly because of the cost. Sturdy undergarments help and knowing how to flatter your figure also helps. Anything that is pulled tight across the tummy doesn't work so well for me (unless it has camouflaging ruffles or the fabric is more drapey than pulled tight.) My dress was more A-line style.

[Seela 1,187]

Thanks to those of you who responded. It's such an odd question to ask, isn't it? After my depressing dress shopping experience the other day it's so great to know that this, too, will come in time.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I've been laying low the last little while, but I need to get on the bandwagon and drop those last few pounds, which I hope will be helped by getting back on here and getting some support.

My dress isn't black, but buying it was literally the first time I ever felt excited about going to a party, so I hope you will forgive me the colour.

Wore this to the Christmas party at my old job, where most people hadn't seen me since well before my surgery. I got some amazing feedback. Unfortunately, I was so busy socializing, I didn't take a good pic at the party, so this is the pic that was taken at the store...I wasn't going to buy the dress, but my friend (who doesn't know about the surgery, but it is very insightful) said "Oh my gosh, I just realized, you still think you're fat. You have to see a photo to see what we see..." And she was totally right!

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You couldn't look any cuter if you tried! The red looks fantastic on you, and being able to pull off a sleeveless is a dream of mine.

No plastics here. I find ruching and certain types of dresses (a line, empire waist, fit& flare) camouflage my tummy and panni better than others. It's definitely trial and error. Plus there aren't any good stores where you are.

Like she says ^^^ so true. And good foundations.

[gaijingal 62]

Omg!!! You look stunning! How much have you lost?

Thanks! Although, honestly, I think the dress was doing a lot of the work there (ruching AND empire waist). I started at a (relatively) low BMI, so I've only lost 45 lbs. I want to lose another 15, but I seem to have stabilized right here.

And, as much as I loved that dress, and it was the first time in my life I'd worn something sleeveless, sideshots of my arms highlighted my need to get lifting some weights!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

What a hot red dress! i LOVE the runching in the stomach area....very flattering! you look beautiful and i hope you own it...

[DaddyMarie 291]

No plastics here. I find ruching and certain types of dresses (a line, empire waist, fit& flare) camouflage my tummy and panni better than others. It's definitely trial and error. Plus there aren't any good stores where you are.

Thanks for the info! I'm lol because I'm only an hour or so from Sacramento. .. pretty good stores

Hey areal i am in Auburn. Who is your surgeon? Mines dr eslami.

[Bombs 353]

You ladies all look totally amazing! Have you all had plastics? I have lost 48.2lbs and had an event to go to the other night that I really wanted to wear a dress to. I haven't worn a dress in years. I tried on several and some of them looked really great except for the tummy area. Just couldn't do it. I wore black slacks and a pretty red top and I felt great but I was disappointed that I didn't feel comfortable enough to wear a dress.

me and the tummy. Ugh. You can find Marilyn Monroe control slips on ebay. With or without bra. Inexpensive and awesome control.

[erp 2,016]

Hey areal i am in Auburn. Who is your surgeon? Mines dr eslami.

Same here, Dr. Eslami was my surgeon.

[DaddyMarie 291]

Hey areal i am in Auburn. Who is your surgeon? Mines dr eslami.

Same here, Dr. Eslami was my surgeon.

How was your experience with him? Any complications?

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Hi ladies! I'm from the area too... if you want to talk surgeons, take it here.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/391-gastric-sleeve-surgeons-and-hospitals/

Make way for the LBD's!

Here is my look for the Edwardian ball, I also wore a flimsy cover/blouse to hide the unfortunate from seeing the arm and back flaps! But here is the look with the corset top and big skirt. In Black of course... not that little but I think qualifies for here!

Sorry, no skirt shots!