Fashion
I’m plus size and tried on the viral TikTok dress – it made me look like a joint of gammon but I still felt sexy
SHE had no idea whether or not the viral TikTok dress would fit her size 24 curves.
But Gemma decided to buy it anyway, and was left more than a little surprised when she tried it on.
Gemma is a UK size 24 and didn’t think the viral TikTok dress would fit, but was pleasantly surprised when she got it onTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
She said that while the dress made her look like a “joint of gammon”, she felt sexy in it, and would happily wear it round her houseTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
The dress clung to her figure in all the right places, and people were quick to compliment her in the comments sectionTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
She took to the social media site to share a video of herself in the dress, which featured a high neck and cut out sides.
“I felt like a whale about to be caught in a fishing net as I was about to put this on,” Gemma began.
“Do you know what? I don’t think I look bad. I feel damn good. I feel good. Obviously would not go out in this.
“Excuse me, I did not think this would fit me. I’m a UK size 24, sometimes a 26, sometimes a 22 – it just depends on what I’m wearing – but I feel good in this.
Read more Body Shape stories
PEACOCKS PLUS
I’m plus size & did a massive Peacocks haul of coats, jumpers and dresses
OWN IT
I’m plus size and people always judge my size 22 body, they hate my confidence
“I know I’m probably going to get trolls and do you know what? I don’t care, because I did not expect to feel this good in this dress.”
She continued to explain that she feared the dress would “destroy” her self-confidence, but it actually ended up having the opposite effect.
Y”es, maybe I look like a joint of gammon but I feel sexy, dammit,” she grinned.
“It’s all out – all the wobbly bits are out but I don’t care, I don’t care.
Most read in Fabulous
OH BABY
I gave birth five months ago and I absolutely hate motherhood, it’s a scam
FACE FACTS
I use a whole bottle of foundation on my face – I don’t care if I’m wasteful
HAIR RAISING
I’m a hairdresser – why the Dyson is a waste of money & Olaplex is a no no
NO SUPPORT
I’ve got big boobs – I never wear a bra & love risking a wardrobe malfunction
SMOOTH OPERATOR
Mum shares laundry hack for quick-dry clothes AND it cuts down on ironing
STOCKED UP
I’m a mum & doing Christmas on a tight budget, here’s the stocking fillers I got
“This is giving me a new appreciation for my body.
“Honestly, I thought it would destroy all the confidence I’ve built up in myself over the past year or so but no.”
And while she feared being trolled, the comments section was quickly flooded with people complimenting Gemma’s appearance in the dress.
“You look amazing!” one wrote.
“Even if you’re not comfortable wearing it out, wear it around the house!
“Wear it whenever you need a reminder of how hot this is.”
“You almost give the impression that you don’t think you should feel good,” another added.
Read More on The Sun
idle campers
I’m A Celeb fans blast ‘3 lazy stars’ & say camp gossips are ‘stirring feud’
FACE FACTS
I use a whole bottle of foundation on my face – I don’t care if I’m wasteful
“You rock it lady and don’t let anyone (including you) say differently.”
“I’ve just bought it because you look fabulous!” a third commented.
SHE had no idea whether or not the viral TikTok dress would fit her size 24 curves.
But Gemma decided to buy it anyway, and was left more than a little surprised when she tried it on.
Gemma is a UK size 24 and didn’t think the viral TikTok dress would fit, but was pleasantly surprised when she got it onTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
She said that while the dress made her look like a “joint of gammon”, she felt sexy in it, and would happily wear it round her houseTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
The dress clung to her figure in all the right places, and people were quick to compliment her in the comments sectionTikTok/@velvety_cleopatra
She took to the social media site to share a video of herself in the dress, which featured a high neck and cut out sides.
“I felt like a whale about to be caught in a fishing net as I was about to put this on,” Gemma began.
“Do you know what? I don’t think I look bad. I feel damn good. I feel good. Obviously would not go out in this.
“Excuse me, I did not think this would fit me. I’m a UK size 24, sometimes a 26, sometimes a 22 – it just depends on what I’m wearing – but I feel good in this.
Read more Body Shape stories
“I know I’m probably going to get trolls and do you know what? I don’t care, because I did not expect to feel this good in this dress.”
She continued to explain that she feared the dress would “destroy” her self-confidence, but it actually ended up having the opposite effect.
Y”es, maybe I look like a joint of gammon but I feel sexy, dammit,” she grinned.
“It’s all out – all the wobbly bits are out but I don’t care, I don’t care.
Most read in Fabulous
“This is giving me a new appreciation for my body.
“Honestly, I thought it would destroy all the confidence I’ve built up in myself over the past year or so but no.”
And while she feared being trolled, the comments section was quickly flooded with people complimenting Gemma’s appearance in the dress.
“You look amazing!” one wrote.
“Even if you’re not comfortable wearing it out, wear it around the house!
“Wear it whenever you need a reminder of how hot this is.”
“You almost give the impression that you don’t think you should feel good,” another added.
Read More on The Sun
“You rock it lady and don’t let anyone (including you) say differently.”
“I’ve just bought it because you look fabulous!” a third commented.
Fashion – latest style news and Fabulous trends | The Sun
