Please (begs) help me find a gorgeous party dress

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Friends are having a posh 10th wedding anniversary party in May. For various reasons, I'd like to look fabulous, but like I haven't tried too hard iyswim.

But I can't find anything that I want to wear! We had a fruitless trip round HoF this afternoon

I'm 41, 5'9, size 10-12, 30ff, toned and fairly muscle defined legs, pale skin, grey/white long hair.
I like red, cobalt blue, purple (but do lust after a cobalt blue dress in particular), and want something above knee and fairly fitted.

Any ideas gratefully received. Budget is up to £150 for something lush

How about these guys? I've seen the dresses in person in the boutique in brighton and they are very very beautiful - fabulous materials and just such a lovely twenties vibe to them.

www.prettyeccentric.co.uk/#/shop/4574554970

Sorry waaaaaaaaaaaay over budget but gorgeous cobalt blue dress
www.net-a-porter.com/product/410802/Preen_by_Thornton_Bregazzi/one-shoulder-ruched-stretch-crepe-dress

more in budget
www.damselinadress.co.uk/shop/dresses/occasion-dresses/seychelles-dress-blue.aspx
www.johnlewis.com/coast-contour-dress-purple/p1153064
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/SARVANI-Lace-bodice-dress-Mid-Purple/p/107840-66-MID-PURPLE
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Maxi-Dresses/JESSAMI-Cross-front-maxi-dress-Mid-Purple/p/110386-66-MID-PURPLE
www.harveynichols.com/73447-red-gathered-stretch-jersey-dress/
www.harrods.com/product/snake-chain-halter-dress/michael-michael-kors/000000000003604881?cat1=new-women&cat2=women-new-dresses&cat3=women-new-dresses-cocktail

bit over
www.selfridges.com/en/Womenswear/Categories/Shop-Clothing/Dresses/Fitted-jersey-dress_170-3002225-81705546670/?previewAttribute=Cobalt

www.johnlewis.com/alexon-lace-detail-cap-sleeve-dress-multi-blue/p1287078

www.johnlewis.com/true-decadence-lace-layer-dress-electric-blue/p1116184

www.johnlewis.com/alexon-lace-insert-dress/p883595?colour=Blue

www.johnlewis.com/ariella-violet-lace-dress-black-blue/p603622

www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-rhia-wrap-dress-blue/p1355922

These any good?

I just saw this dress from great plains while I was looking for something for me and then read your post. It's in the sale but they seem to have your size (either S or M). Looks like it might be lovely - any good?

Ooh, some lovely picks! So far, Capsiums true decadence is the closest (and I may well order it to try on at that price).

Jimmybims out of range dress is gorgeous, but I can't wear one shoulder or halter neck dresses as they don't suit unless a very wide halter strap.

Onelittlepiglet, that is such a bargain!

I love this but you might want to get it shortened a bit Pied a Terre

Justinepants, thats really pretty! Do you think it might be unforgiving though? Will put on the 'to seek out and try on' list

I have the pied a terre dress. It is by far the most flattering thing I own and I have never had so many compliments on a dress

I just ordered this red lace Mango dress www.asos.com/Mango/Mango-Heavy-Lace-Bodycon-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3344617&SearchQuery=Mango%20dress%20red&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Red

Thank you takingchances, will def try it on then

Do keep us posted.

I also spotted this one which might be a bit more forgiving Untold but it sounds as if you have the figure for either.

Gorgeous Couture do a lovely cobalt colour.
www.gorgeouscouture.com/shop

I particularly like the Lacey dress, it doesn't come in cobalt but they would make it for you but I don't know how much more that would cost.

www.gorgeouscouture.com/the-lacey-dress?colourId=82&optId=1425&cat=60