I'm a hopeless shopper and I'm crap at buying party wear for my age, I'm 41. size 10/12 with E bust 5'4 and think I suit blue and green shades but look awful in black and if I had to pick a shape I would say apple.
Bits I don't like are tummy and arms. So sleeves would be good.
I just don't know where to start looking and don't have time to trawl the shops. My budet is £80-100. My younger more glam sister let me try this www.next.co.uk/gl252s3#l22121gl2 and I love the long sleeves and ruched bit on the stomach but it's just a bit young.