Hi! I have been invited to a wedding evening party, first invitation to meet my new man's friends. I want to wear something really gorgeous, a bit glitzy and glam, as it's the first proper celebration we have been to together (I'm joining him there due to restrictions on daytime numbers). It will be late Aug.
I am in my 30s, size 12-14 after losing quite a bit of weight after illness (more to go so am hoping to be closer to a 12), 5'6".
I am an hourglass shape in terms of measurements but have a bit of an awkward figure to dress: big bum and thighs which look good in a fitted dress but make anything short look too short, and anything too full look lampshadey, defined waist but jiggly tummy, broad shoulders so don't wear sleeveless dresses (strappy or sleeves are much better) and my arms aren't brilliant despite doing weights. I have a big bust in terms of size but not much cleavage in most tops, so very low cut doesn't really work. Overall I think I have an impression of stockiness rather than having any specific bits to show off.
I love the wide, square necklines and puffed sleeves around at the minute, which seem to balance out my shoulders, milkmaid styles and like a pencil skirt. I am pale and blonde, and look good in red, blues/ greens, jewel colours, not really pastel or pale colours and am hoping to wear a pair of really nice black and gold sandals I splashed out on.
Budget is preferably around £100 but could go up to £200 for something special. Have trawled the Outnet by budget and not found much!
Please help me with any ideas!