Evening dress

[Cassini]

Hello Ladies

I would really like to request some of your fashion sense help with finding a dress for my 40th birthday.

I am having a big sit down dinner/disco black tie party and I have a budget of up to £500.

I am 5ft 5, 11st 7, curvy with a very large bust.

I think I would like a raised hemline at the front to allow for dancing, something like the Ted Baker Lucie dress but with a better neckline and a stronger colour?

www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/LUCIE-Strapless-jacquard-dropped-hem-dress-Pale-Pink/p/146076-PL-PINK

Any suggestions?

With many thanks in advance

Cas

Anyone?

I personally wouldn't go strapless with a larger bust. And I think that shape will not be the most flattering you could get.

I like this www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+276875_-1

coast

and another coast

I wouldn’t buy from Coast, they’ve just gone into administration so even if you can still buy stuff you’ll probably struggle to return it if it’s not quite right. Shame as those are lovely dresses!

Have a look at evening dresses on Asos, filter by highest price to lower, there are some gorgeous dresses
I can't link i am techno fuckwit sorry.

I love the colour and shape of this:
www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_61252+278163_-1

This is a gorgeous winter colour and has your liked raised hemline
www.chichiclothing.com/products/Chi-Chi-Lily-Dress.html

Ooh thank you ladies, some fab ideas!

And thank you for the advice about Coast, I hadn't heard!

I also hadn't heard of Quiz but I love both those options so I will take a look at the rest of their line.

With that budget, I'd be all over The Outnet...

If your budget is £500 then stay away from Quiz! All very made in China

I saw this on the side bar of the dress you originally posted and thought it was lovely and very elegant: www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Tie-The-Knot/PETRRA-One-shouldered-maxi-dress-Navy/p/144839-NAVY

Sorry, I thought budget said £50 not £500!

Ferrite, I am having more trouble buying something for £500 than £50 as I don't know where to start and which brands and websites to look at!

How about Vivienne Westwood? Her dresses are great for women with curves:

www.viviennewestwood.com/en/women/clothing/dresses/virginia-dress-black-black-1101002110541N401.html

www.viviennewestwood.com/en/women/clothing/dresses/vian-dress-vino-vino-1601000620554I401.html

@Cassini Yes, I would too!

Pythone Vivienne Westwood is a great call, she seems to have dresses in my price point that will flatter although I have fallen in love with this which is slightly above budget

www.viviennewestwood.com/en/women/clothing/dresses/butternut-dress-blue-blue-S26CT0618S492930483.html?cgid=women-clothing-dresses#page=2&start=24

Thanks for the advice and ideas Spanishwife

I really recommend trying bombshellHQ.com
Their dresses are fabulous and perfect on your budget!

And everyone else! I will have a look at The Outnet

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/just-landed/products/new-navy-velvet-stretch-luxe-bombshell-3-4-sleeve-jersey-dress

The Hog, I totally agree this is my fallback choice but in blue

https://www.bombshellhq.com/products/10th-anniversary-gold-sequin-bombshell-dress-1?utmsource=WORLD+OF+BOMBSHELLS&utmmcampaign=f9c6f6fc57-EMAILCAMPAIGNN201706623COPYY04&utmmedium=email&utmmterm=0ba419e6a02-f9c6f6fc57-140419961&mcccid=f9c6f6fc57&mc_eid=729696016c

I know, I am also in love with that VW Butternut dress!

the outnet?

Karen millen have a lovely sequin dress

www.karenmillen.com/gb/womens/clothing/dresses/sequin-floral-maxi-dress/019699.html

As you’ve got a good budget don’t order online. Get yourself to some local designer boutiques and try lots on. You might be surprised what suits you and a good shop will advise you too.