Opinions on this dress for night out with the girls

[LostMarbles99]

Ok I haven't been out with the girls since ds was born 9 months ago, it's all I can do to get to the cinema with dh!

Am 34 size 10, average height, 5' 6"

What do you think of this dress for our annual Christmas dinner and dancing night?

Want to look decent!

It's the sort of thing I'd like to try but would never pick up.
I really liked it until I saw the zip at the back which stands out a bit too much for my taste, but otherwise its nice.

Gorgeous buy it!

Love it!

I like the style but not the pattern. It's also perhaps a bit 'workish' for going out dancing imho.

Link not working for me?

It's a bit staid and boring for a girl's night out.

Definitely more a work dress.

Work dress, really? The other women are all office people but I'm a primary teacher and would definitely wear something like this to work.

Any alternatives?

I do like it though!

This if you can wear black?

Someone I work with wears this to work!

I love the dress that Remus linked to. There's 20% off it at Debenhams at the moment too

I'd be more likely to wear the black one to work and the red one out on t'razz. I like it

I'd wear the black one too work too, but it could be made more 'night time' than the original one, I think - it looks shorter too.

to work, not too

I wouldn't wear either for a night out tbh

No suggestions atm but I'd go for something a little more 'interesting'

Both are too work for me, how about something a bit younger/funkier? www.coast-stores.com/tribeca-dress/dresses/coast/fcp-product/2224833298

Love it!

Mine arrived yesterday!!! It's really really lovely & I wouldn't imagine wearing it for work - it's quite slinky (well on me slightly larger size....)

French Connection have some nice dresses in at the moment

I'm 35.
I wouldn't wear any of those for a night out TBH.

The original Rivi dress by OP def the nicest here. I agree you should buy it. Will look great on your size & height.

I hate short dresses personally. Especially for nights out. Has to be knee length or longer ;-)

I really like the first dress but maybe for a wedding or something? Not because it's Coast, I think it's the sleeves, it's just a bit grown-up and groomed for a raucous or even semi raucous night out. What about going sleeveless if your arms are up to it? Hang on I'll google...

A bit of a split in opinion!

I really want to look good,

I think the first dress is a bit work-ish, but nice. The frock sherbetpips recommended is the nicest. Looks young & funky bug still chic.

BUT, not bug...