Evening gown help

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I need an evening gown for a black tie event. Size 18 prefer not to have my arms on show. I did have the black version of this which I loved, and if I find nothing better I will buy this in an appropriate size www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/13130902 but I don't really know where to start, I was proper plus size before so have never had to do 'normal' posh dress shopping. Budget up to £200.

I only wear flats and am 5'10.

Ooh, exciting! What's your shape and colouring? Are there colours you'd like or like to avoid?

this is fab.

Do you actually want long BTW? I just assumed! It's not compulsory with black tie, only with white tie.

I have been to black tie events in the past, most recently a few weeks ago. No-one wore a long dress to this last one (I wore knee length). Unless you really want to, I would go for something that can do you for more than one occasion

I'll have a look

I would prefer a long dress as I normally wear knee length for work. It's a whole Venetian mask black tie type thing, proper posh!

I have brown very short hair, and glasses!

Would also prefer something that is just about floor length as I can't wear flouncy shoes! No heels and I need some support!

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Tell us about colours and neckline

I like that dress you linked - do you prefer a V- neck?

This is very formal but I like it a lot. Prefer the first one I linked though.

Would prefer something darker than really light, e.g. Claret, blues, purple, black. I don't think brown would suit me.

V neck works well, preferably though something that hides the bra straps otherwise I will have to see if I can get a strapless bra from bravissimo, a a size 34f

Not too keen on their length of the first one and the 2nd is a bit frumpy but the split up the back too revealing!

How about this? www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Diane-von-Furstenberg/Draped-satin-maxi-dress/628311

I really like this but it's over budget www.theoutnet.com/en-GB/product/Badgley-Mischka/Embellished-crepe-gown/639840

I agree that 2nd one is nice, but toooooo expensive!

Phase Eight sequinned bodice

bugger - link fail - It's Sissy dress - Phase Eight

I like this (although it's only short sleeved) www.cocosa.co.uk/product.aspx?cid=10&saleID=sBUNBbrIOkuMFIGljFMPIg&productID=-t5QVdGKXEmFc7Kqh9kjww

Gorgeous velvet and it comes in claret too.

The velvet one is lovely!

This one is a bit different www.yoox.com/uk/34551889FN/item#dept=women&sts=sr_women80&cod10=34551889FN&sizeId=

Seeing some nice ones, but am drawn to the original one more than any of them. I know it's comfy and forgiving! Wore it for the whole of last world book day (went as the deputy head from the worst witch!)!

Sorry I hate that one on yoox - very sack like and not formal enough

What do you think of this one? www.phase-eight.com/fcp/product/phase-eight/occasion-dresses/soprano-tapework-full-length-dress/203097804
I know it doesn't have sleeves but I guess I could buy a flouncy shawl?

mmm, this is very nice if sleeveless is now allowed. another colour
beaded
lace with sleeves This general sort of style is getting to look a bit dated though so it'll not be a dress you can wear for years.
teal

This? (you could have the train taken off)
www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-womenswear/black-lace-tulle-gown/invt/53023276

Also I'm a 36g size 18. I have the deco strapless bra as recommended on here, its comfy and holds everything in place!

I decided to buy the original one as nothing I was seeing came close - don't care if it is 'dated' a well fitting well made figure flattering dress will always look good. The original turned heads and I was 3 stone heavier then!

What about this? Very good price!

LOLOL at the word GOWN

GOWN GOWN GOWN