Soon to be Uni Daughter - won't wear any dresses! Ideas Needed!

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Lovely DD doesn't do dresses - it is years since she last wore one, fair enough.
She is going to a big University in a month and she will be invited to formal dinners. I don't want her to miss out as she has nothing to wear, or feel under-dressed and uncomfortable [she refused to go to any Proms] so I'm looking for alternatives that may interest her so if she does decide to accept an invite she won't look out of place amongst all the cocktail dresses.
These are my ideas so far:
A VERY sharp trouser suit - I've looked everywhere and can see only "work-type" - I'm looking for something maybe kimono jacket style?

Jumpsuits - best I've seen so far are some by Phase Eight - anything bandeau/low-cut/revealing is a no-no...

Any other ideas, links etc VERY gratefully accepted - budget is up to £150.
She is a size 12-14, hourglass shape. And gorgeous...

Or pack a case... God help her

Cultural approbation isn't some crazy idea. An 18 year old woman about to leave home who can't dress herself, however is

If everyone over the age of 17 was always 100% confident about what to wear and where to find it , there would be no MN Style and Beauty Board .

ceecee32

I know and the prices start really low too.

I'm in Wolverhampton, most material shops sell 'suit lengths' ie two or three matching materials to make the suit and a scarf. Or in my case to make my bedroom curtains.

Randomer, why is it so hard to believe that an 18 year old might struggle to know what to wear in certain situations? This board shows that many many women feel that at a much older age.

Oh, mine knows what she'd like to wear, but finding it is another matter. She's currently sat with DH learning some potentially relevant chemistry, as a break from the maths problems she has to do before arriving... so if I can save her some time by getting recommendations for 'smartish shirts' thats all to the good.

Cute but perhaps too girly

Ditto

Very plain

Very plain but cute detailing

The last one looks good! Something like the first one might be ok if it was blue or green or white.