Need a dress for fancy do - help!

[fandabbydozier]

DH has surprised me with a posh meal in a nice restaurant this weekend for my birthday. Problem is I have nothing to wear (lockdown weight gain...) and not much time to shop. I won't have time to go shopping so I need to find something online. I'm 41, a size 16 and prefer to hide my tummy. I'm thinking a maxi or midi dress, nothing mumsy, sleeveless or with a busy print. V necks are good. Any suggestions? Thankyou!

@fandabbydozier what’s your budget?

Preferably under £50 but could go up to £80-100 for a dress I'd wear again..

Budget and colour?

How tall are you Op? Joe Browns have some lovely maxi dresses but they are long.

Bravissimo do some nice dresses if you are busty.

Colour wise I prefer strong colours, nothing sludgey or wishy washy. I like black and navy but also dark purple, jewel colours etc.

I think you would get lots of wear out of this

I'm not tall, around 5 feet 4. I have good sized boobs but they aren't huge. Will have a look at bravissimo as I haven't tried it before....

Thanks for your help so far!!

@GorgonzolaSouffle I like that dress but would prefer a capped sleeve - I hate the tops of my arms! I could always wear a cardi though so it is an option.

Beautiful

Lots of nice things at Ted Baker and some within your upper budget

www.marksandspencer.com/v-neck-tie-front-midi-tiered-dress/p/clp60507190?color=NAVY
www.marksandspencer.com/satin-v-neck-tie-sleeve-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60524032?color=DARKPURPLE
www.marksandspencer.com/polka-dot-tie-neck-midi-waisted-dress/p/clp60518521?color=NAVYMIX#intid=prodColourId-60521921

Bizarre I know, but I purchased a lovely dress for the opera from Amazon...under £50 paired with a wrap and worked a treat!

Thanks Gorgonzola, that turquoise dress is nice but I'm not keen on the colour.

@FleasInMyKnees the purple dress is my fave of those three. Would prefer a deeper colour though I think. Sorry, feeling really fussy but realising I just need to make a decision and just order something.

@balloonsintrees do you have a link for your Amazon dress?

This?

I like this www.monsoon.co.uk/lilianna-printed-jersey-tiered-dress-blue-24147280.html
Or this which is much shorter www.monsoon.co.uk/heritage-print-dress-in-linen-blend-blue-14065761.html