Cocktail dress for office Xmas do - help me decide!

[MrsMuddlePluck]

Ok - opinion please! One friend who is v honest says black lace. I like gold one. Mum likes blue.

DH doesn't like any. I'm nearly 54 so don't want to be too 'mutton, but also want to make the most of my figure.

Help please?!

The blue one is lovely but with different shoes

Blue

Blue one looks lovely on you. Nice to wear a long dress on a special occasion.

The blue is absolutely stunning. Flattering and elegant.

The gold is nice, but better with a bit of a tan.

The black looks dated to me.

There's blue is gorgeous on you
The black too short and tight I think
The hold is nice but font like the shoes

The blue is very classy 😉

The blue is my favourite. However you look lovely in all three

Black or blue. Both are fab.

You have the figure for the gold one, but not the skin tone. I like gold on dark women.

I don’t like the black lace one at all. Too safe, dull and ‘Kate Middleton’ for my taste.

I like the gold on you. Classy, different (without being unusual), elegant and confident.

I like the blue one on you. The gold one isn't quite right. The black is ok, but a bit safe and ordinary. I think the long sleeves make it look too daytime for an evening do.

You've got a fab figure and don't need to worry about looking inappropriate. I like the blue dress best on you, it's the most modern shape and shows off your gorgeous shoulders.

Blue. Gorgeous!

Another vote for the blue one. The black is too ordinary.

Black one is bit boring.
Gold doesn't suit your skin colour.
Navy looks lovely.

Another vote for blue here.

Blue definitely.

I like the blue one best!

If the dress code is "cocktail " then it has to be the black lace. Floor length evening dress is ott for cocktail . And you look great in the blavk

Another vote for the blue. Flatters your figure and your skin tone

Blue one! Looks gorgeous!

I vote for Blue!

Ok. You asked. Don't hate me. You look lovely in each of them - but (and I'm older than you) they are all rather (I'm sorry!) typically 'middle aged'.

Often on MN a hundred posters will advise someone to 'go to Debenhams' where a personal shopper will find you something suitable. I don't know where your dresses are from but they are the sort of thing I would expect to be shown by a personal shopper if they knew my age. They're just a bit safe. And predictable.

You would look nice in any. If you want more than nice - you could look again.

Blue. (Are they all cocktail dresses? I always thought they were shorter dresses. You live and learn)

The black one says cocktails to me, but not with those shoes.

Money no object? This is a bit too ladylike for me - but I don't think it's entirely dissimilar to the style of your dresses, just more individual. I'm only suggesting a shape/texture - not suggesting you rush out and make this designer richer!

If it's cocktail I think the blue is too formal, it's more black tie.

The black one would work best, but I'd get a pair of great shoes, pink, red or purple, and some great accessories.