Full length and fabulous....and bright!

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I've been invited to an awards dinner next month where the dress code is full length and fabulous! We've been told that if you wear dark clothes you'll be put at the back in photos - which I don't overly care about but would like to get into the spirit!

I have a purple /red phase 8 maxi dress which I thought might do (it's years old but don't often get the opportunity to wear it). But I'm a curvy size 14-16 and hate my stomach - but boobs are ok.

Keeping to under £75 - please could you help me find any alternative ideas?

How about this? It's a beautiful colour. There's only a 14 but their sizing is generous AFAIK.

Champagne? Not exactly bright but not dark/dull either. Only a 16 left.
Red. OTT?

I would go for something with a ruffle around the middle.

T K Maxx usually have some lovely long Christmas dresses.

Oh thanks MrsLettuce. I like the green but hate the ruffles on the red ! And not sure about champagne - does it sometimes look as if you aren't wearing anything?!?!
I don't have a big tkMaxx near me but will go and have a look.

T K maxx is certainly worth a look. Nothing much doing online but you might be lucky in store.

There was a green dress on the HoF site that was halfway between the style of the monsoon dress and the champagne dress. I think it was a teeny bit over budget but maybe worth a look

Coast have a lovely cobalt blue long dress

Thanks Jessie. Coast have some beautiful dresses but they are all significantly over my budget!

Oh that’s a shame , Debenhams sell them and often so discounts