style idea for Golden Wedding lunch (quite posh)

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i'm going to a country house type place for a celebratory lunch. lots of family will be there (some of whom i haven't seen for years). i live in jeans and boots/converse but would like to make an effort to look nice.

please help!!

i've been looking for a dress but everything seems to be really strappy and short or too 'wedding guest-y'.

This sort of thing?

What's your size, shape, colouring and what's the budget?

Other end of a price range.

Other end of a price range.

And somewhere in the middle

many thanks pants, all lovely dresses. colouring wise, i'm lightly tanned with brown/reddish hair. i tend to avoid red clothing as i think i'd look like a giant tomato. at the moment i am a size 16, hourglass shape, i am very self conscious of my giant thighs .

i sound sooo attractive! this is why i usually hide away in jeans and baggy clothes.

Phase right is a good place to look. Also try Boden. This is sold outwww.

like the style of that one silver (it looks very forgiving). i don't wear silk but something in that style would be ok.

I was having a bit of a red moment

Would you feel happier in trousers and a nice top?

What's the budget?

I don't know how I posted half a post! Sorry. What I was trying to say is that dress is sold out in your size but the shape could work.

i fancy trying a dress pants for a change (providing i can find one that doesn't make me look like an elephant. i'm very ashamed at the weight i have gained in the last 2 or 3 years . before i became ill, i was slim, fit and active so i struggle with how i look now).

what would you describe the shape as silver and i'll see if i can find something similar.

This is nice and there is a 30% off code.

sorry, forgot to say, budget less than £100. also, ideally needs to go with one of the 3 pairs of smart sandals i have which are black mules, tan heels or blue block-ish heel (not sure if thats how to describe them).

not as keen on that one pants (but i really like the floaty maxi dress on the 30% off promo code ad.....must try to be smart though).

Listen to Pants. She's ace.

(Although I haven't dared tell her what I ended up buying in the end, as it's bonkers)

she does seem very knowledgeable with this styling malarkey . intrigued as to what you bought rosie.....

Phase Eight is definitely your friend.

i'm looking at the website boov but not feeling the warmth at the moment. i'll call in store later this week and maybe try some on.

Aw, thanks ladies
Go on Rosie tell us all - or better still a picture!

Any good?
www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/dresses/day-dresses/adele-dress/navy-white/pd400nvw/

loving the 'fit and flare' style and i tried one on before which seemed to suit me (it was a bit too small and they didn't have the next size up). i'd prefer sleeveless if possible. just on or above the knee looks good

I really like the look of this dress; no idea if it's remotely the right sort of thing though!

You know I said I wanted classy, sleeves, natural fabrics etc?

I purchased:

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Biba+Metallic+column+event+maxi+dress/D552174,default,pd.html

nice dress winter but sadly i fear my ass is way too big for that one.

loving the sleeves and natural fabric there rosie

Rosie that is fantastic and as you say, just what you were looking for.
Have a lovely time.

Blue

Black

Navy and green