What do you think of this dress?

[BunnyandBee]

Hi, please be gentle as this is my first post in S&B. So I need a dress for a wedding (as a guest...laid-back, rustic etc etc). My usual choices just make me feel frumpy. I am mid 30s, size 8-10, 5'4, small boobs. My marriage has just imploded and he will be there. This isn't about making him want me back, but I want to feel amazing.
I tried this dress on in John Lewis today. I felt good but I couldn't decide if it also looked a bit like a dressing gown...
Fwiw I normally wouldn't go midi or wrap/v neck but it seemed flattering. Maybe I need to try more in this style?
Anyone got any other suggestions? I don't have a massive budget!

Thanks for helping a very inept shopper!

Lots of lovely dresses at french connection at the moment that I think would match the occasion. www.frenchconnection.com/category/woman-collections-dresses/dresses.htm

Here’s a boho one to show off your good collarbones.
www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/francie-mini-dress?category=sale-dresses&color=009&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I LOVE this dress it's got a really nice carefree vibe, I think it's perfect

Another vote for the Anthropologie dress. It's beautiful

Have a look at Coast. They do some lovely occasion wear and have a sale on!!

www.coastfashion.com/fit-flare-scuba-dress/ACC98893.html

Thanks for all your suggestions.
I ordered a load of dresses and even a couple of jump suits but it just feels like frump city. Perhaps I just have really bad taste! Well actually one of the jump suits was ok. I may post a picture if feeling brave, but don't know whether the legs are right...
What I have found though is I look in the mirror and think 'that looks ok' then take a picture of myself and realise I look awful!
Thanks for the suggestions re: silkfred and dancing leopard. In the meantime I will order lots of different styles and see if anything suits. That Anthropologie dress is cute. I will order that too to try...
Personal shopper here I come though. I need neutral advice!

I think you can do miles better than that dress. Go on the wedding dress guest section on asos. There are tons on lovely outfits in your price range.

Bardot style dresses will show off your collarbones, there are loads on asos.

Something like this product code 1449546 is also floaty and hippie-ish if you like the colour. Sorry I don't know how to link the photo!

Or the silk fred bardot off shoulder frill dress comes in lots of different colours and will show off your collarbone and is floaty with the frill.

@BunnyandBee you sound like me ten years ago. I know what you mean, you want to feel like yourself but not play it too safe! I really like oasis for low key glammy outfits. They are good for petites too. I agree with pp get a consultation or take a trusted friend/relative. Don’t underestimate a good blow dry, nice bit of make up and accessories to bling up a more low key dress

Go to H&M and talk to one of the assistants there - honestly they would be thrilled to help you out - especially knowing your cirumstances!

My lad's prom suit didn't turn up and the assistant was phenomenal and my lad rocked up looking very cool!

I am the same size / height as you - the last 2 weddings I have been to, I wore wide crop trousers with a high waist. Black ones with a dark green high necked long sleeved sheer blouse to the winter one, mustard ones with a lacy cream high necked sleeveless top to the summer one - so flattering with high heels/wedges , it's now become my go-to style. Compliments aplenty!!!

www.tulleandbatiste.com/collections/dresses-coats/products/fabbie-mini-dress-turquoise

How about this one? I think PPs are wise, you’re petite, so you can either go long or floaty, but probably best not to do both at once.