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Help me find an outfit for a wedding anniversary party

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Cantstandtherainydays · 18/06/2021 20:41

.. in 10 days! I rarely go out, have nothing to wear, other than a long black light Jersey dress, which would need something over it that I don't have (a shrug?)

I'm size 16, with a large tummy at the moment, aged mid fifties, dark brown hair and eyes, size 36g bra.

I generally favour black with a pattern in white or something, or darker grey, or bright colours, nothing pastel, as I look washed out. Need a bit of a low neck, cowl or scoop or v neck to balance out the boobs. I have no waist. I'll be wearing flat black pumps with it.

Any suggestions? If you have links too, would definitely help. Thanks!

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justaweeone · 19/06/2021 14:41

Have a look on H & M
Filter by black dresses

Cantstandtherainydays · 21/06/2021 00:44

Thanks. The Phase Eight dresses are a bit busy for me. I'm not keen on wearing a completely black dress either.

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Cantstandtherainydays · 22/06/2021 16:42

I'm still looking .. help!

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tbtf · 22/06/2021 17:31

Do you like spots? ASOS Curve start at 16:

www.asos.com/prd/21131136?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

tbtf · 22/06/2021 17:33

I meant to say I've found the ASOS Curve range good for my H cup and slightly larger than usual middle. I'm an 18 elsewhere but they seem cut a bit bigger, but it's worth checking them out

Watchingthetelly · 22/06/2021 17:41

You don't specify budget or how formal the occasion is, but ASOS curve really has loads of options. Here are pics of three that caught my eye, which might get you started.

Help me find an outfit for a wedding anniversary party
Help me find an outfit for a wedding anniversary party
Help me find an outfit for a wedding anniversary party
Cantstandtherainydays · 22/06/2021 19:50

Thanks Smile
My budget is about £60 max.
I'm not keen on spots now, but I'll look on ASOS.
I've just ordered this from Very. I'll send it back if I don't like it.

Help me find an outfit for a wedding anniversary party
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Cantstandtherainydays · 22/06/2021 19:51

It's a diamond wedding anniversary meal, 20 people (on separate tables) for my godparents. So not terribly formal, but I'd still like to look nice Smile

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CushionsandCandles · 22/06/2021 20:00

Square neckline will balance out boobs? Would go with black pumps

www.finerylondon.com/melanie-midi-dress-red-tribal-d02f010bk-021

OhTheTastyNuts · 22/06/2021 22:03

I love the dress you have ordered OP. I hope it looks amazing!

Cantstandtherainydays · 22/06/2021 22:29

Thanks, I hope so too!

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Cantstandtherainydays · 22/06/2021 22:30

[quote CushionsandCandles]Square neckline will balance out boobs? Would go with black pumps

www.finerylondon.com/melanie-midi-dress-red-tribal-d02f010bk-021[/quote]
I like that, but think it'll be quite warm, so was looking for something with short sleeves.

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motogogo · 22/06/2021 22:39

Look on the bravissimo website in the sale, the dresses really fit your curves

Watchingthetelly · 23/06/2021 08:26

The dress you've ordered is lovely and should be perfect for the occasion, I hope like it when it arrives.

Cantstandtherainydays · 24/06/2021 21:42

I've sent the dress back. The cut was quite nice, but the material felt horrible. I've now bought a Phase Eight dress from Ebay Grin

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