Hour glass, mid 40's, dress for "ball" where should I look?

[jenthehen]

I've got a ladies only charity event, not particularly "posh" but lots of people from my home area will be there and I'm conscious that I want to look glamorous but age appropriate. I'm a curvy 14/16 and don't want to pay more than about £150. Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

I think this could be flattering

www.phase-eight.com/eu/fcp/product/phase-eight/dresses/avalon-beaded-maxi-dress/230434029

Adrianna Papell find a sale or eBay one and you’re winning

I’ve got this one, doesn’t look much in the eBay pics but it’s a stunner
m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adrianna-Papell-Navy-Formal-Bridesmaid-Evening-Gown-Dress-Blue-Occassion-14/163202342652?hash=item25ff9e1efc:g:vIYAAOSwsWlbbGyA

Thanks for replying, I think the beaded one is a little too heavy and I really wanted to buy new so I could try at home.

How about the Pretty Dress company? Would something like this work?

www.theprettydresscompany.com/shop-c1/dresses-c2/the-pretty-dress-company-thea-bordeaux-velvet-gown-p176

They also have cocktail dresses if you don't want to go full-length:

www.theprettydresscompany.com/new-arrivals-c12/new-arrivals-c14/the-pretty-dress-company-elsa-black-lace-frill-sleeve-pencil-dress-p211#attribute%5B1%5D=1

Virgo's Lounge also has some good hourglass styles:

www.virgoslounge.com/collections/dresses/products/raina-dress-sheer

Thanks inthemane, I like the style of the first one but perhaps in a different fabric. I’m going to have a scroll through the sites you posted. Thank you : )

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/sale/dresses

Some Bombshell dresses under £150 in the sale. Good for hourglasses

Check out TK Maxx Website, always my first port of call for such things.

I rented last time I had to go to a black tie event, I tried TK Maxx etc & it worked out really well.

Phase eight

Karen Millen sale

I have just ordered first time ever from Bombshell, they have dresses for £69. These are fully wrap, so adjustable; they probably don't squeeze you in so much but are more easily adjustable. There are some very reasonable little black dresses.