Frock crisis - help!

[Florabritannica]

I have been invited to Glyndebourne - yay! - but have no idea what to wear - boo! I am early 50s, size 16, comedy bust, 5 foot 4. As against this, I’m happy to pay what it takes to find a frock that I don’t feel like the Incredible Hulk in. Please help me!

Depends on your preferred colours and whether you like prints, but the hush Kensington is meant to be good for bigger boobs and is flattering and a bit dressy. They have other colours too. (and there will be more on eBay) or try Other stories, Rixo or a boutique like Iris Fashion or Biscuit.

That hush dress is gorgeous and I fear I may have just bought it, but for Glyndebourne I think I want something a bit more wow. Looked at Rico but couldn’t find anything that didn’t have a deep v or a high neck, both of which are problematic on the nork front.

Hi OP, how about something like this?

www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-esmee-floral-maxi-dress-blue/p5445956

John Lewis has some lovely dresses at the moment.

That is very pretty! Not sure it’s my colour, but certainly in the frame - should try it on

What is a comedy bust?

Does it giggle when you jiggle?

This ? It's stunning enough for evening. Sleeves are good if it gets chilly but you could wear it during the day too.

Or this ?

Have you looked at Bombshell HQ? Quite vintage looking but I think flattering for bigger busts.

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/spring-2021-arrivals/products/navy-roses-shirt-dress-tie-sleeves-pleated-front

www.bombshellhq.com/collections/dresses/products/invitation-navy-with-white-collar-sarong-dress

Those are lovely - especially the first. Never heard of the brand before, so v grateful!

@cowbells - animal print feels a bit urban for Glyndebourne and the second one would have sequins dancing over my comedy nipples.

Have you tried coast?

Not clothes to wear near a naked flame

@Florabritannica

Not clothes to wear near a naked flame

You mean coast clothes?

Really?

What about this
www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/bhanuni-by-jyoti-embellished-maxi-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=095&type=REGULAR&quantity=1
Or this www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/all-the-blues/products/aurora-maxi-dress-in-blue-japan-floral-print-crepe-1

Have you seen this recent thread?
Fellow big breasted women, I need YOUR help! Let's find flattering Summer styles.
There were lots of suggestions there.

The anthropology dress was stunning.

@NellietheNumpty - it is, isn't it?

Your posts have made me chuckle. You sound like the kind of person I would really like, with your personality - I reckon you dress beautifully and always look fab....

Have fun!

That Anthropologie dress is amazing! I'm very tempted though I have nowhere to wear such a beautiful thing!

There’s also this on Anthropologie if you like a bold print?
www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/bhanuni-by-jyoti-ronika-maxi-dress?
category=dresses&color=095&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I have no boobs, so I have really no clue how to accommodate them. Are wrap style dresses better?

@NellietheNumpty - I have been watching that thread but haven’t seen anything in quite the category of glam I’m after.
@Cowbells - gorgeous Anthro dress but I happen to know my hostess is wearing something similar!

@Florabritannica
This I am wearing is by a company Ooh Betty. They sell off the peg and made to measure.

Sorry clicks link fail.
www.oohbetty.co.uk/product-category/new/

@TaraR2020 - I guess the Coast dresses are a bit bridesmaidy and look as though they’re mostly polyester.
@permaconfused - you are very kind!!

OP :o glad you got a dress out of my suggestion!
What about Toast (lots of dresses that make you look like a medieval fisherman but the occasional stunner) of Ghost?