Ex-indie kid, now mum of 3 dcs need cool outfit for wedding

[Edma]

Soooo, for those who remember me, I did receive this dress that I loved. It is very pretty but I look awful in it. Really bad. It makes my hips look gigantic and my bossom very matronly.

I am 5.7/5.8, size 14, wide shoulders, ok legs/bum, big hips and tummy.
I think I have found the issue: I love dresses that would fit long lean women and don't like the ones that would suit me (hourglass/bodycon style).

I am now thinking of going for a black suit like this with either black trousers or possibly blue/navy.
And I am looking for a pretty top. Needs to be silky, soft, quite open around the neck, with sleeves. I loved this but it's cotton and I am worried it will be too stiff and it's just too expensive!

I am so bored of looking but I need to look half-decent.

Would welcome any thoughts!
Thanks!

If you want to look cool and go for something that suits someone with an hourglass figure, how about a 50s look?

If you also want to be a bit alternative, there's plenty around. Try Tiger Milly .

Thank you 50. My ideal look is more Jane Birkin, which is why I am struggling...

I wore this dress in a different print to a wedding last year. It is an unusual cut and feels great on. I know this is not what you asked for but think it would suit your curves : )

Thanks Jojo. I actually really like it. And I had thought about Vivienne Westwood as her dresses always flatter curvy ladies.

Another vote for a VW dress, if your budget is up to it.

I think a suit like the one you've linked to would look v worky.

Or perhaps you might go for a floral printed pencil skirt with a plainer top half, to avoid matronly boob issues?

this sort of thing

There are lots around, at all budgets and in a variety of prints.

Can I recommend www.theprettydresscompany.com/

Gorgeous stuff. I wore one of their dresses to a wedding last year and got loads of compliments.

Thanks Godot. I really like this.
I have ordered this today with this but it can go back (it's too expensive anyway). I was going to wera it with [http://www.jigsaw-online.com/silk-mini-ruffle-top//jigsaw-clothing/fcp-product/5974 this top]] that I own already and beautiful high heels with a thin ankle strap.

I am in two minds about the suit. I will feel more like me, and with super high heels and nice accessories it should be dressy enough BUT there is something about putting a nice dress on.
Can I wear black as the Maid of Honor?

I'd get this and wear with a fur shrug and veiled hat.

I've seen that one before Tethers, it had loads of rave reviews about how flattering it was!

Awwww, that's lovely Tether!

Send the black suit back and get tethers dress! (or the VW one)

I'll second the Pied à Terre one - have drooled over seen them in HoF lately but have no need of a posh dress at the moment. That shape is super flattering to an hourglass and the draping is camouflage for any wobbly bits.

The Pied a Terre one gets uniformly great reviews. They have some of the colours on sale - keep looking, because they come back into stock every now and again. I have the pink one and a lace print one.

love that pied a terre dress! Not sure it would suit me though as I am quite top heavy with wide shoulders.
Edma, I would wear what you feel comfortable in