My friend had a custom dress made for an event coming up in a few days and it really doesn’t look good at all. I don’t know how to tell her without sounding rude or hurting her feelings. The dress is too tight and it isn’t flattering for her body shape. She has a really wide back and an apple shape. The dress is really too tight and I don't know how to put in words that won’t sound rude. A lot of people will be there and she has already paid for the dress. Maybe I just shouldn’t say anything at all. If it were me , I would want to know.
You tell her straight up (as nicely as possible) but you have to also say why and ideally offer a suggestion instead.
Her: Does this dress look good on me?
Me: Hmm... It looks ok but I don't think this dress matches your body type. Your lower body is quite veloptuous and curvy but in your upper body your frame is kind of boxy, so wearing a skin-tight tube dress with plain straps on your shoulders like that doesn't do as much for you there. Instead, try this dress: It's got that tight tube dress look on the bottom that will have you looking like a snack, just like the other dress. Except up top there is a thin sinch at the midsection and there are some frills on the shoulders and decorative cloth short sleeves that round out your figure and is much more flattering.
She’s built like a linebacker , her shoulders are wide and her hurt is shaped like a V so the dress she has is really tight at the bottom and you can see her shape. I think something less fitting would look better.
Yeah so basically she may for whatever reason still want to use it but as her friend it might make sense to tell her if there's still time to get another dress or refund the one she ordered or exchange it. But try to bring a suggestion and make it a good one.
Take them aside and both discretely & diplomatically, and as their TRUE friend take them to a mirror and critique the outfit NOT their taste.
Help them to see WHAT YOU SEE and suggest corrective additions or subtractions. No one WANTS to see a genuine friend humiliated BUT... ultimately the choice to implement YOUR opinions is THEIR'S. ~
"Sis, you know I got you, i just habe to say that , this outfit ain't it" " what do you have on, nuh uh this is not my friend." " How about something else I am not feeling this one"
If they have a problem with it I would not be near them the entire outing because iI love showing off my friends. If they are offended that means something is not right with the friendship.
To be honest I will give a straight forward answer "You look more like a duckling (or any animal she looks like but not cute one) in this outfit". I don't care if she break up with me after that. I want friend who can take care of my straight forward attitude and the habit of roasting.
How does she feel about the dress? If she feels really good, then just be happy for her. Her happiness is more important than your personal thoughts on what looks good. Please consider that maybe something you are less comfortable with is something she feels really good about. Do not rob her of that! If she is not sure but dress And it was out of her price range, you have a few options. Tell her the good parts first! Then when you have put yourself fully in her corner, you may choose to mention that something seems off about the back. Stay complimentary! Like "what a great color on you, but I don't think the shaping on the back is doing you justice." If you tell her, you must have options or a plan you are willing to help her with even if it costs you. Those choices can be adding something to the back like an x across it or something... a good seamstress can totally be helpful with this, purchasing a new dress, or offering one of your own. She should be the one to determine which option is for her.
Well, "pink", I need this question answered for ME too. I don't know HOW to tell my woman friend, that her taste in clothes, sucks, without making her my enemy ! I know this is a delicate issue for women, and I have not brought myself to tell her how bad her choice of clothes happens to be. I guess I will see what answers you get to this question and try to follow suit with my 'friend'. She HAS money, and could dress better and with more taste, but simply does not ! I will see what replies you get.
Tell her you would look better in a different dress this one is hiding your beauty and making you look less attractive If she is doing all this to look good she will surely not get offended she would rather ask what's wrong with this dress and you can tell her whatever you feel is wrong
This is a tough one for sure, I would think just let things go I really don't know how to tell her that the dress doesn't look good you would think that she could feel that the dress was tight on her when she tried it on but it's sad when you get in moments like this you really care for your friend but are not able to come out and tell her the truth about things :-) Best Wishes on this
I have been known to be brutally honest with no tact about this topic, although I keep it to myself because I also believe that if they like their outfit, then they're happy I am not going to be rain on their parade.😎
Tbh, If she’s petty she might think you’re a bad friend. If you guys don’t 100% like eachother and stuff, I think you shouldn’t tell her and she will probably learn it the hard way
Sweet bonbon before bitter pill strategy. You say something like "you have a nice body and usually most outfits look great on you but this one doesn't."
Just say, Friend, you know how you could look better and attractive? By changing into a different outfit. That way, you don’t insult her and place the blame squarely on the manufacturer of the crappy outfit.
If only I could see bow it looks like. But hey if you say it looks horribly bad n ugly then it might be. So just tell her "hey you know what, never go bavk to that boutique where you bought that dress from, since they have ugly dresses"
This is something you can fix. It's not like you are insulting the shape of her teeth or something else out of her control. It's like telling someone there's spinach in their teeth. It's an easy and ultimately appreciated fix
Thats why u guys are friends to back eachother up and ti be honest. Just tell her your opinion in a nice way or that it can be adjusted. But tell her before she goes out and people can see.
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