Formal evening wear for middle aged hippies?!

[Moanyjoni]

Hope someone can help me with this conundrum.

I have been invited to a close relative's landmark birthday party. The theme is James Bond, dress code cocktail dress.

However, I am up against the fact that I am a 42 year old size 16 hippy who never goes out anywhere in the evening normally. I live in harem pants and DMs. I have a purple crew cut. I cannot walk in heels. I am skint.

So, I need a low cost option; shoes I can walk in, and an outfit that I don't feel like a complete twat in, but that fulfils the cocktail dress dress code.

Tricky, huh?! Can anyone help?! Many thanks!! x

I think NoArmani has got it

maxi dresses size 16 - Nomads and even tie dye

at the price but this

www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/debenhams-debut-violet-party-cocktail-dress-size-16-hd_100472366

There's some good bargains there that would fit the bill, herecomesthesun. Thanks very much!

Bit Helena BC!

m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+268852_-1

But with pointy black flats rather than heels. The model should have done that rather than have it looking like ankle bashers.

These go up to a 6 and could work m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_231010330060_-1

monsoon maxi size 16 - and maybe even an elegant kaftan could work as quite Bond girl while being quite hippie-ish.

Why didn't I think of Oxfam online?!! Brilliant idea Lavender, thanks!!

Bit fat for a jumpsuit unfortunately!