Dress needed for 30th and weddings ... Help please!

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I am 30 next month. Need a dress for night out and also would like to wear to 2 weddings in November (different circles!)

I am 5 foot 3 with a long body and short fat legs.
Had a gigantic baby 2 years ago and still have massive lower tummy over hang which needs hiding.
Size 16 in dresses. G boobs
Horrible varicose veins including on knees so needs to be knee length.
I'm happy to have arms out

I really struggle finding nice, not frumpy, flattering dresses.

Budget is flexible

Help me please!

What colour. Fit and flare type?

I have a similar one for my wedding. Excellent quality. Very forgiving.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Eliza+J+Sleeveless+lurex+lace+with+beaded+neck/209903134,default,pd.html

Anything like this op. I tried it on and it's a stunning dress.

The top is coral lace shot with gold over a gold under dress

www.coast-stores.com/p/eliza-lace-dress/1490265

I tried the 16 on and it zipped up beautifully.

dowser I'm flexible on colour or fit. I would prefer more fitted but as I nedd it to be flattering this isn't usually achievable. The link is just to coast homepage? I like the hof one though thank you

I've ordered the hof one to try (they only had an 18) but it's probably a bit too bridal to wear to the wedding so any other suggestions still appreciated :)

Oh well done? Looks like you got the last one ;-)

I got a 20 . I'm normally a 16 in a fitted dress and took it to a seamstress to have it taken in.

I've now got a perfect fit.

I always remember Janet street porter saying if you buy high st buy bigger and have it altered to fit.

Such a beautiful dress it was well worth it.

This is the one I'm wearing for my wedding day

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Eliza+J+Jacquard+fit+and+flare+with+neck+embellishment/209904986,default,pd.html