Dress for 40th

[MumOfOneAndAHalf]

Hello wise mumsnetters,

I am looking to buy a dress for my 40th. I am usually size 8-10 in dresses but with a stubborn mum tum after 2 Caesarians and pear shaped with a flat chest.
I would like something with some sort of sleeve (long/mid/short sleeve is fine). Also preferably a pattern rather than plain coloured.

I want to splash out and happy to pay around £300 on it. I like the brand Cefinn but nothing is quite right. Any other similar brands you can think of?

Thanks for reading - I know there have been similar threads in the past that have helped others out!

Mini / maxi?
Favourite colours?
Is this to go out in - fancy restaurant / nightclub etc

This? It comes in other designs www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/diane-von-furstenberg/dresses/knee-length-dress/new-julian-two-printed-stretch-jersey-wrap-dress/19325877437271506

Good questions @waltzingparrot
MIDI preferably
Favourite fabric is silk but would accept a nice tencel or similar.
I would like it to be multipurpose - wear to a restaurant or smart lunch, or house party. Won’t be for a nightclub.
Thanks

Nancy Mac has some lovely silk dresses.

I'm loving this one although it doesn't fit your silk/midi criteria. But it's beautiful and big birthday worthy.

www.nancymac.co.uk/products/valeria-dress-in-meadow-flower-embroidered-lace-2?_pos=186&_sid=48d17c2b4&_ss=r

Thank you so much for all the suggestions.
I have found EXACTLY what I am looking for but it is a tad out of my price range….

www.stellamccartney.com/gb/en/women/dresses/olivia-silk-dress-603695SSA138525.html

These are from www.bombshellhq.com

They have some rather nice dresses.

Also have a look at www.joebrowns.co.uk

Lots of different styles, colours & patterns.

Oh wow, the Stella is so pretty. Are you tempted to splurge for your birthday?

I know this isn’t patterned and probably not what you want at all, but it’s a bargain for Vampire’s Wife… had to share. Plus some others…

There’s also lots of nice Ganni on the Outnet at great prices, though not silk.

I am far too invested and probably failing miserably 😂

…

It may be worth looking at brandalley, they have some designer dresses around your pricepoint.

Would you consider renting a dress? Hurr Collective has an amazing selection and you can pay yourself on the back for sustainability credentials

www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/les-reveries/clothing/midi-dresses/floral-print-silk-crepe-de-chine-midi-dress/31432202865463412?cm_mmc=Google-ProductSearch-UK--c--NAP_INTL_EN_UK_London_PLA--NAP+-+INTL+-+London+-+GS+-+SSC+-+L4--INTL+-+London+-+L4_INTL&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuGJBhB1EiwACU1Aif8AkyO-Jt6fPmbe9TNkDuXiRYD4Utilzi3waUJjZQxaUvsKmrZ2zRoCNCwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds This?]] Sleeves are blousier but it's a midi patterned silk dress

Kate Spade dress

Wow wow wow
These suggestions are all fantastic!
Thank you for taking the time.
I am going to have a hunt on the outnet some of those dresses are amazing
Will let you know!

How about New Look? Have you tried there?

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/c/uk-womens-clothing-dresses#/?q=:relevance:styleCodes:Midi%20Dresses:styleCodes:Printed%20Dresses&page=0&sort=relevance&content=false

[quote MumOfOneAndAHalf]Thank you so much for all the suggestions.
I have found EXACTLY what I am looking for but it is a tad out of my price range….

www.stellamccartney.com/gb/en/women/dresses/olivia-silk-dress-603695SSA138525.html[/quote]
Lovely colours and looks beautiful - wish I had the figure to wear it - budget would be needed too !

Pressed post too soon (!). Renting could give you options and if you found something beautiful could spend your budget on accessories etc ( or having make up and hair done etc )

Reiss dress

Me and Em

www.johnlewis.com/gerard-darel-simona-animal-midi-dress-green/p4961692

This is has some similarities to the Stella dress

Try the Bombshell website.

For your body type, I d say reiss will fit well.

I'd second Nancy Mac - here is a whole page of dresses some of which are not dissimilar to the Stella McCarthy but in your price range

www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/print-dresses

and this page with the more wintry colours

www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/winter-print-dresses

Have a look at Silkfred online, they have independent traders, got some lovely dresses and you probably won't need to spend anywhere near £300