What do you think of this dress?

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I've got a couple of smart London restaurant events.
5'10 size 14 with a thick middle aged tyre, 50.

Not looking to be cutting edged but not Country Bumpkin which I am

www.whistles.com/women/clothing/dresses/stripe-callie-wrap-dress-27050.html?cgid=Dresses_Clothing_WW&dwvar_stripe-callie-wrap-dress-27050_size=10&u

Sounds like it fits the bill!

I like it with the red accessories (but NOT the shoes the model has on!!) . Red shoes, red bag, red necklace a if you dare matching red nail vanish. See which combination of these works for you but don't do them all.

I love it!

I think it looks a bit droopy and potentially unflattering. Definitely think you could get something nicer for that price.

It’ll look lovely OP. Especially with your height.

I like it.
However, I have bought a couple of striped dresses and once on I think they look a bit witchy and abandoned them.

Thanks for the comments. I'm worried about the droopy comments.
Trouble is I'm very conscious of my middle and thought it might skim.
Will definitely wear support underwear.

I think it's lovely. The models flat shoes are hideous with it, but I think with a small/mid heel it would look lovely. Especially in red, with some vibrant statement accessories

I hate to put you off but I'm fairly sure that model probably has an amazing figure and I'm not convinced it's flattering her especially around the bust/waist. I'd also worry about the length. Having said that it is very difficult to tell as actually more shape can make dresses look much better, order it and send back if not right?

I think the length will be ok, so many dresses are knee length but are actually about 3" above my knees which looks awful on me.
I don't have much bust, or much waist.

What do people my age wear to fancy pants restaurants? I've got the ubiquitous navy or black lace but I thought they'd be too eveningy.

Skinny trousers and a silk shirt?

Are they work events or social events - lunch or dinner? I don’t think the dress would be that flattering on tbh.

Agree with crash. Does nothing for the model who will have an amazing model figure. If you can return easily enough. I saw some lovely dresses on not on the highstreet randomly today that were lovely and similarly priced

Ones a works private dining thing, the other is a group of 6 for a 50th birthday.

Sweet Jesus, but a 6ft Size 4 model would shy away from those stripes. They suit NO-ONE as they will undulate over a the skinniest of ribs. Serious, it’s make Kate Moss look like a Hippi. Plus it’s a wrap dress - renowned for sitting in every roll a woman possesses.

Apologies for previous typos...

I second the skinny trousers and silk shirt look, if it is evening event you could do a cigarette jacquard type of trouser.

What about this Pepperberry wrap dress?

I hear you.
Forget about frocks and just do my Boden Richmonds and a silky top?

Work do I think I structured dress would be nice, and friends 50th do the silk shirt and trousers. If your friends is an evening you could get a snazzy evening blazer.

This?

I like the pepperberry

Pepperberry dresses are SO flattering.

I'm sorry op, I'm not that keen. I've been eyeing this one up for a while, it's similar-ish. Would it fit the bill instead?
www.stories.com/gb/Ready-to-wear/Dresses/Midi_dresses/Tie_Waist_Midi_Dress/154170848-0583477001.2

www.karenmillen.com/gb/womens/clothing/dresses/stripe-wrap-dress/018198.html?cgid=dresses&position=36&dwvar_018198_color=08#plpPosition=36&page=3&start=36&categoryID=dresses