oh god help me - work xmas night out

[butteriesplease]

I don't do glam, stylish or beautiful and live in jeans at home, and old stuff from Next at work. I need a frock or something for work christmas night out, I have a limited budget - prob up to £50? I am 5'2", size 10 I think but with big tum. No idea any more what might possibly suit me.

I quite like TRUDY or AUDREY but had thought about the cheaply cheerful ASDA but don't know if any would be flattering. I'm 41 & 3/4 and need to be able to wear a normal bra underneath whatever dress I get.

help me please, oh wise ones, before I cancel going out at all.

[burnishedsilver]

Do you need to buy shoes too or do already have shoes that you need to work with?

[butteriesplease]

unless I can wear sketchers with it, I'll prob need some shoes, ghave got some old suede strappy things, or heeled knee high boots. would prefer to wear ballet flats really, as would wear them again. I am a fashion disaster.

[nottheOP]

Do you like a v-neck or round neck?

[butteriesplease]

V neck quite flattering I think, or slash neck type thing. Round neck less good as makes boobs look massive (I think).

[nottheOP]

www.asos.com/fashion-union/fashion-union-v-neck-shift-dress-with-jewel-embellished-shoulders/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4541577&clr=Brightpink&SearchQuery=v+neck&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=58&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=3

www.asos.com/new-look/new-look-v-neck-lace-skater-dress/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3991410&clr=Red&SearchQuery=v+neck&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=58&gridsize=3&gridrow=10&gridcolumn=2

www.asos.com/asos/asos-pencil-dress-with-v-neck-and-belt-detail/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4528660&clr=Navy&SearchQuery=v+neck&pgesize=36&pge=1&totalstyles=58&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=3

www.asos.com/french-connection/french-connection-sweetheart-stretch-long-sleeve-v-neck-dress/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4747520&clr=Black&SearchQuery=v+neck&pgesize=22&pge=2&totalstyles=58&gridsize=3&gridrow=6&gridcolumn=2

[butteriesplease]

thanks nottheOP. quite like the last two, esp the 3rd one(although not sure about the sash thing at the waist, and the netting round the neck,) but the overall shape etc is gorgeous. Last one might look a bit officey? or am i missing something?
first two not me at all I'm afraid.

[saiyme09]

m.direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/moda-v-neck-and-back-lace-dress/G004865679,default,pd.html.

m.direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/lace-panel-dress/G004913504,default,pd.html.

m.direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/metallic-pattern-dress/G004813771,default,pd.html.

m.direct.asda.com/george/womens/dresses/all-over-sequin-dress/G004833404,default,pd.html

[nottheOP]

how about this one?

www.asos.com/Vesper/Vesper-Valentina-Pencil-Dress-with-V-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4068717&istCompanyId=6f061ed0-7427-4b6c-bb90-987c0bd08468&istItemId=walrwwrat&istBid=tztx&affid=14173&channelref=google+shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=18283950120&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&cvosrc=ppc.google.18283950120&network=g&mobile=&search=1&content=&creative=53497773981&ptid=18283950120&adposition=1o2&gclid=CLG2wuebhMICFQn3wgodeZIAKw

[nottheOP]

If you're not keen on high heels this sort of thing could work www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/black-pointed-kitten-heels-3562762?geoip=noredirect?cmpid=ppc_pla_UK_ip&utm_medium=cpc&istCompanyId=e0b51aa7-96c9-4550-a6f3-56b61a0b5995&istItemId=imwxtaqxa&istBid=tztx&gclid=CP3-koachMICFSccwwodY0UAyw

[saiyme09]

Newlook also have 25% discount sale so you could clog get some nice black heels or heel boots and a statement accessory.... Just ideas of course

[butteriesplease]

thanks saiyme09 - I hate lace and patterns, sorry. quite like the last one tho!

nottheOP - the Vesper is very lovely (and it would be nice to look like the Bond girl it's presumably named after), but think the back means no bra?? and yes, i might manage not to fall over in kitten heels! good idea. x

[nottheOP]

YOu can get one of those converter things if your strap was showing. I'd personally go bra less but I'm not big boobed

www.amazon.co.uk/Alterback-Back-Converter-Strap-Clear/dp/B00F2IRPY4?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

I have a vesper dress and I think they're very flattering when on. Lots of compliments.

[Twinklestein]

Really like the Asda dress - what a bargain! Also comes in navy and black.

What about these for party shoes?

[Twinklestein]

^^ The Asda sequin dress in the OP I mean.

I like the pewter colour the best.

[butteriesplease]

twinkelstein - love those shoes, now on my list. just need the frock to go with them (unless, could I please wear jeans and a fleece?!)

yes, that asda sequin dress is lovely, but sold out in nearly all sizes!

[Twinklestein]

That's online, telephone your local stores.

[Twinklestein]

How about this

20% off your first order...

[butteriesplease]

quite nice, but not very forgiving on the stomach area? Will check out the sizing tho.. it's a good bargain...

[Twinklestein]

This Dotty P one looks looser...

[buttercrumble]

I have the Asda sequin dress butterie and it's amazing for the price and very forgiving. I'm sure you will look fab whatever you wear

[saiyme09]

I really like the sequin one aswell! You could just go to your local 24 hour store that have a George? Newlook/ topshop and primark all hVe similar style !

[butteriesplease]

Twinklestein - dotty P one is v nice, thank-you! I know I fit dotty p stuff, so v. promising...

Buttercrumble, good to know the asda one is indeed forgiving, sounds good, cos that's what I need!


saiyme - thanks, will see what I can find! I don't get a chance to get to the shops very often, so aiming for online if poss. Or mega-local!

oo, I nearly have a frock ;-)