Talk me out of this dress

[Changemysocks]

I'm 5'9, size 12, very late 40s.
I have a smart dinner to go to and the races.
I think I need it but have other things I could wear
http://www.whistles.com/women/sale/dresses/amanda-lace-dress-24515.html
Plus, I can't find it in a 12 anywhere, that's a sign isn't it?

Oh, that's lovely OP. I'd buy it if I had anything to wear it to

Can't talk you out of it, it's lovely.

You can't easily put another layer over it with those sleeves?

The lace top might be scratchy around your neck / chest?

It might get a bit sweaty as it is so close fitting and 100% polyester?

Does that help curb your craving?

Buy it, it's heavenly

You can't have it, it's mine.

I shan't, it's lovely!

It is lovely - if you can afford it, get it :)

Thank you so your helpful comments
I think I've found a flaw.
Looking at it on the Next website it looks like the lace panel bit at the waist shows skin so I couldn't wear my big holdyourbellyin pants.

I am the same age and clothing size and I've been talking myself out of that dress for months. I have nowhere to wear it to. If you've got an occasion to wear it , go for it!

Get some flesh coloured pants and you can. Or stick a belt round it.

Bought a very similar style dress a couple of years ago from Whistles. It's my go to dress. Buy it, you will love it and wear it for quite a while x

I think it's lovely, but if you're looking for reasons not to buy, navy isn't perhaps the most comfortable colour to wear in (hopefully) warm summer. When I go to the races I'm usually in scruffs, but always think of the dressed-up crowd, in summer those in light-coloured things look the most cool and elegant.

I love whistles and have several dresses of theirs and they fit beautifully and last really well.

I'm not over keen on the sleeves though, bit clown-like for me

here

Prefer the one in my link

Dull colour, conservative, polyester and the weather is hot.

size 12 is available on the link you gave.

Whistles dresses are amazing. You'll wear it loads. Do it, OP.

I'm not keen on the colour or sleeves. Does that help?

I don't like the squared off lace around the top. Too boxy. Also, it's a bit boring

it is divine. do it.

I think it's a bit boring too .
I mean, it's ok, but it's not over-£100 ok.

I have it and love it. It does feel very formal though and I've only worn it once. I sized up. It's very close-fitting.