Evening wear help

[Keiki]

Going to a wedding reception next week so don't have time to order loads of things. Size 16/18, self conscious about my stomach. Tall. Broad shoulders. Don't want to spend much more than £100. Heeellppp please!

www.next.co.uk/style/st766482/855501#855501

Hmm I think I'd feel like I was wearing a binbag in that!

TBH my first port of call would be something along the lines of what @Blondie1984 linked too. Fabulous on the tall and broad shouldered.
What sort of thing do you wear day to day? That’s usually a good starting point.

I accept its more than you want to spend but how about this?

www.phase-eight.com/product/carmen-pleated-maxi-dress-20676858785.html?istCompanyId=c38fe7a0-ffd0-4925-94b3-cff8df449484&istFeedId=5a41320b-c741-4d1e-b90d-1091450d147c&istItemId=ptrtittir&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SXSEiK9i5IDu6e21aov6Mik3nxyIqbk1i5TLHN2ss5MIfQp7-I0ikBoCvJwQAvD_BwE

Hmm, OK, maybe I need to try it on. My everyday wear is shorts and tshirts, dresses are not my forte!

Ooooh I love the dress that Blondie linked

That dress would only work with a tan/darker skin. You'd look a washout if pale.

I have broad shoulders and halter necks make me look like an all American wrestler, I think v necks are more flattering for broad shoulders IME. Do you like your legs? Would you prefer a Long or short dress?

Ah, that could be a problem then. Perhaps something similar in bluey colours?

Maybe a halter neck jumpsuit if you’re happier in trousers?

I don’t find high/halter necks work well for broad shouldered women and can’t see that dress being terribly flattering unless you are tall and skinny with a good tan/darker skin. Definitely think something with a v neck might be better particularly if you’ve got bigger boobs.