help to buy dress for non dress wearer

[yehudiwho]

I am in my late 40's and never (no I really mean never) wear dresses and need one for a christening where I will be godmother. I never dress up -jeans and t shirts only.
I am a size 16-18 on top and a 14 bottom -somewhat of a tummy and big boobs-
FIND ME A DRESS which I will feel comfortable in but smart enough for a christening

I'm also a non dress wearer but I found a nice one for a do here

i have isabella oliver wrap dress and don't wear dresses usually, same size as you \link{http://www.isabellaoliver.com/uk/600/dresses/DR432.html\here}

Tip for getting into dresses is to get some cheap leggings and wear them underneath, scruff it down a bit while you get get used to the idea. Spring is exactly the right time of year for this and sandal-weather soon. You need to practise, gather evidence that people won't be laughing/pointing/noticing etc.

Or if you could chicken out you could get a nice 'Le Smoking' suit a la Marlene Dietrich and really work the fact you don't wear dresses.

I do like your idea of practising -and thanks for all the links - i wore a wrap dress for my brothers wedding 5 years ago. it looked ok but split under the arm on the way to the reception ! not the best confidence builder when I never wear the bastards