Casual party clothes size 16

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Going out this weekend and I feel grumpy having not exercised for a few months due to injury. I am a size 16 with red hair, 5 foot 7 and don't like showing my arms. I have a good friend's party and want to make an effort. What can I buy up to £100, via Mailorder with free returns if they don't fit? I need inspiration!

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I don't have any links but I always think a dark jade green looks fabulous of ladies with red hair.

Thanks Hot. I like the Oasis red one but don't know if I'm daring enough to wear animal print. The others are too short and I can't see myself wearing the long one with boots.
I want to wear something that will make me feel good about myself and avoid anything too sacky.

Wrap dresses are always flattering

www.marksandspencer.com/spotted-dobby-long-sleeve-wrap-dress/p/p60183501?image=SD_01_T42_9210_F0_X_EC_90&color=NAVY&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

This is gorgeous would look great with chunky boots tights/leggings and leather jacket

So much depends on your own style!!
www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/star-sequin-dress/ap984/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8015#colour:Black/Silver,size:

Black spots www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_028030320960_-1

Black dress www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_54510+204820153_-1

Gorgeous Maroon dress. www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_054010326659_-1

Spectacular snake pattern dress www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_038020312602_-1

I'm not sure if any of those dresses would suit me - I'm 46. Maybe a nice top and trousers? Where can I find something flattering?

Are the dresses not your style or think they are too young??? Just trying to get your taste 😁

Going to look now xx

Black wide leg trousers www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/trousers/curves-black-belted-wide-leg-trousers/p/601645701?comp=Browse

Dark leopard print top

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/dark-green-leopard-print-button-front-top/p/601377638?comp=Browse

Geometric print shirt www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/white-geometric-patch-pocket-front-shirt/p/598025819?comp=Browse

Stripy top www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/camel-stripe-ribbed-wrap-long-sleeve-t-shirt/p/602632017?comp=Browse

Nice straight leg jeans in various colours
www.marksandspencer.com/straight-leg-roma-rise-jeans/p/p60145352?image=SD_01_T57_1724U_SH_X_EC_90&color=CHOCOLATE&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

I love this trying to help but I realise I must pick things I would wear mostly. I'm 40 this year 😂

Trying to pick nice pieces you can combine into an outfit.

Note I picked the dresses because t wrap style is exceptionally flattering. I'm size 14 to 16

If going sort of casual I always find a kind of dressy shirt. With either jeans or black coated (leather look) jeans and heels, sandals or boots depending on the weather. Dress it up With a bit of jewellery a nice bag and a nice hair do. Comfy aswell because I hate spending the whole night fiddling with my clothes.

I would probably go skinny jeans/or wide leg (I don't suit high waist but I have a tummy), a vest top with a bit of sparkle and a loose open shirt so you'd arms are covered. Or a lovely long sleeve top. That's my feel covered up but look good outfit... With DM boots or glitter shoes if I'm really going all out, always a leather jacket.

The blue in this is gorgeous but it's a statement piece at the price. Something you could wear again though www.marksandspencer.com/pure-silk-long-sleeve-shirt/p/p60180104?image=SD_01_T43_2102T_CB_X_EC_90&color=COBALT&prevPage=plp (pink mega cheap in sale)

Sparkly shirt www.marksandspencer.com/sparkly-v-neck-long-sleeve-blouse/p/p60194065?image=SD_01_T43_1202_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=plp

Stripy long sleeve top square neck www.marksandspencer.com/striped-square-neck-long-sleeve-top/p/p60180768?image=SD_01_T41_5020T_Y8_X_EC_90&color=IVORYMIX&prevPage=plp

Im veering away from my taste now lol trying to not pick out there things but it's hard

Sparkly long sleeve top dress down with boots and jeans
www.marksandspencer.com/sparkly-round-neck-long-sleeve-top/p/p60191926?image=SD_01_T41_4071U_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=plp

Spotted v neck blouse
www.marksandspencer.com/spotted-ruched-v-neck-long-sleeve-blouse/p/p60202195?image=SD_01_T43_5304_ZZ_X_EC_90&color=MULTI&prevPage=plp