help, need a dress for a rare night out

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mrsmummy · 23/10/2011 16:21

Am going out in a few weeks for a friends birthday, nights out in my life are very few and far between, we are going for a meal and then there is a cabaret show and I have nothing to wear. I am 46, pale skin dark hair 5ft 3 and a size 12 but have a very fat wobbly stomache which I hate and fat knees. i quite like some of the dresses with sheer or lace long sleeves but they seem to stop a bit shorter than I would like, any help /ideas please......... - am thinking black and will probalby end up wearing it Christmas/New years Eve thanks

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HettyAmaretti · 23/10/2011 16:35

What sort of budget?

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mrsmummy · 23/10/2011 16:47

about £60 - or less if possible!!

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HettyAmaretti · 23/10/2011 16:57

this, but, model is 5' 8" so maybe too long IRL

this?

over budget but in the sale

lace sleeves IMO chiffon is much nicer if you must have transparent.

Would you not consider a colour? I bet red looks fab on you.

HettyAmaretti · 23/10/2011 16:58

Oh, and spanx (type) pants.

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mrsmummy · 23/10/2011 17:04

I really like the first wallis one thank you

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HettyAmaretti · 23/10/2011 17:12

wallis dress is also in a tasteful (not too shouty) red, but reviews suggest they might be quite short...

dingdong3 · 23/10/2011 17:13

I like the over budget one (story of my life ) and second the spanx type pants and some great 70 denier black tights with a bit of support in them. You'll look fab.