Please, please, I need help!!! I'm 29 years old, 5'2 and a size 16 (or 18, depending on fit). I have 2 upcoming weddings to attend, one in August, which is pretty informal and another in September, which is a very big affair. I have looked in the shops for something to wear to both of these weddings and so far have had no luck whatsoever!!! I DO NOT suit dresses (long or short) or skirts, they make me look older and frumpy. I am beginning to get very depressed because everything I try on does absolutely nothing for me!! I am seriously considering pulling out of both weddings!! My husband has told me that I'm being irrational but honestly, that is how bad I feel now!! Gok is an absolute Godsend, he seems to know exactly what works, a quality I completely lack!! I feel like I'm beyond help.....clothes just do not suit me!!! I need some advice soon or else 2 seriously good excuses to not attend the weddings! Anyone out there with any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Many thanks.

Hi - I learnt several things from my experience of the programme:

1) One of the best outfits you can wear is a smile!

2) Other people don't see you in the way you see your self

3) Although looking good makes you feel more confident, changing the way you think is as important as changing the way you dress.

I would suggest good old fashioned pamper session/weekend, to releive the stress and relax you. Then why not try going to a major department store that offers a personal shopping experience. They are usually free (the advice,not the clothes!)They may not be Gok, but they may be able to offer you styles you haven't tried.

Don't cancel your invites, it will make you feel even more down. You are beautiful!

Good Luck
Becky

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Originally posted by BeckyFlatTum:
Hi - I learnt several things from my experience of the programme:

1) One of the best outfits you can wear is a smile!

2) Other people don't see you in the way you see your self

3) Although looking good makes you feel more confident, changing the way you think is as important as changing the way you dress.

I would suggest good old fashioned pamper session/weekend, to releive the stress and relax you. Then why not try going to a major department store that offers a personal shopping experience. They are usually free (the advice,not the clothes!)They may not be Gok, but they may be able to offer you styles you haven't tried.

Don't cancel your invites, it will make you feel even more down. You are beautiful!

Good Luck
Becky

Hi Becky, I really enjoyed your show, you looked great and your advice here is true!

I have been feeling a bit "off" lately and we had a big wedding to go to, it was last Saturday!

I can truly say I looked bluddy fab! I ate the right food, so felt better, invested in some beautiful underwear, had my hair styled and a fake tan....and that was just to try the clothes on!!!

I ended up with five, yes five new wedding outfits and I hate shopping!(and I ended up in a beautful cream and silver beaded floor length number, the others will get worn at other events!) My Hubby was so complimentary and didn't take is eyes off me all day, and kept suggesting an early night at the hotel, so all in all, it was a great success. The main thing for me was I FELT good inside and out...the hair, nails, pedicure, tan, outfits just enhanced the feelgood factor!

Roisin, You have some time to go, so go shop at your leisure and really try everything you can, and I assure you will find the "one" and be dazzling!

You go girl!

Thanks very much for your kind advice!! I went into town with my husband yesterday and got the most gorge dress......yes I said dress, even though I do not suit dresses!! I remember hearing Gok say on one of the shows that there is a dress out there to suit everyone.....and he really is right!!! I got a pair of gorge shoes too!! It's true what everyone says, when you get an outfit that suits you and you feel comfortabe in you feel like a million dollars!!! Looking forward to pampering myself and getting all glammed up!!! Thanks for all your help guys.....it was very much appreciated!! xxx

Roisin, That's brilliant!

Really pleased for you, don't forget the important bits like really good underwear. I wore Spanx and they really work, they pull everything in, up and smooth!

I can't reccomend them enough! They make you feel really body confident!

Enjoy your day out!

Lisa xxx

Remember to tell yourself everyday, that you are beautiful!