Black tie and haven't worn anything smart in approx 15 years....

[hettie]

I know it's a terribly boring find me a dress scenario.....
But..... I'm at a bit of a loss. The last naice dress I wore was at a tropical wedding years ago....I have a smart wool mix interview dress but it's too worky. I'm 5 4 boyish figure (30 c, small boobs) size 10 but with a small belly and wider thighs hips (very not hourglass). I can't do deep V or wrap (no boobs) and a higher neck is good. Arms and legs below knee are good but I don't want to freeze. I've got brown hair probably look better in navy than black but can do brights. I hate purple....
I've no idea of what 40 something's wear to black tie? I've found two brand alley dresses. What do people think
www.brandalley.co.uk/16637284.html
www.brandalley.co.uk/16406409.html

The navy sequinned one is lovely and appropriate. Personally, I dislike the floral one. It might look better on but is far less evening formal party wear and possibly slightly frumpy.

I agree, 1st one is good.
Not overly keen on the second, I wouldn't class it as appropriate for black tie.

First one is perfect well done!

Blimey result.... I was worried chiffon and sequins were a bit fairy princess (and to be honest I'm more fairy godmother)...

Number 2 is very grandma

Ok, definatley not frumpy grandma... chiffon and sequins it is