Elegant but cool cocktail dress

[DipItAgain]

I'm going to a 50th birthday party for which the dress code is cocktail dresses. It's in a swanky London bar and there will be lots of very cool media / ad land types there.

I don't own anything suitable at all, being a mum of teens and far more comfy in my gym kit and uggs.

So I'm looking for something good quality, special, funky, but not too young and not too mother-of-the-bride-ish. I'm 47 years old, 5'3 and size 10. Autumn / jewel colours.

Best bits are my stomach and legs. Hate my arms.

As I will prob be going several more 50ths in the not too distant future I'm happy to throw a bit of money at the problem and buy something I will wear again.

www.meandem.com/ruched-sequin-dress-black?om_campaign=omme_de1c1b64-13d_23846_43778&om_send=13b0adeb771b4418bba6081488eb5d23&utm_campaign=omme_de1c1b64-13d_wk38_occasionwear_19102021_uk_os&utm_content=uk&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ometria

Something like this?

Thank you @Br1ll1ant. It's certainly elegant but I'm not sure it's funky enough; it's quite safe. Also the length would be tricky on me. I'm looking for something just above the knee or mid thigh (not sky high though).

www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/jennifer-blue-ilusion-dress/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2bmLBhBREiwAZ6ugo5Olq0dDnFnq_KOoDnf34uQKLA_dgc6u0jMsPsZQPFehL0aq7_t62RoCQfIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Outlet/Clothing/Dresses/GABIE-One-shoulder-drape-midi-dress-Red/p/157697-RED?cmpid=ppc~google~PLA~smart_shopping_uk_en_ww_archive~119214231485~157697-RED-5~na~na~UK&gclid=CjwKCAjw2bmLBhBREiwAZ6ugoz5QDKYSswLRqr_BYjA0ex0ShOCUJZaPhdQoo0MQTgQmyuVY-bvIFBoCcJoQAvD_BwE

[quote bonfireheart]www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/jennifer-blue-ilusion-dress/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2bmLBhBREiwAZ6ugo5Olq0dDnFnq_KOoDnf34uQKLA_dgc6u0jMsPsZQPFehL0aq7_t62RoCQfIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/quote]
This! Gorgeous!

www.asos.com/asos-edition/asos-edition-disc-and-teardrop-sequin-wrap-midi-dress-in-gold/prd/20287782?colourwayid=60040463&SearchQuery=cocktail+dress

I rather like this dress in black

Paired with some black boots and a messy up do r, long pointy earrings.

Why don't you think about hiring?

hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/cocktail-dresses?page=1&sort_by=best-selling

This is pretty
www.monsoon.co.uk/stefania-embellished-star-tunic-dress-black-95187501.html

Black though.

Everything is too long at the moment!

ASOS one is a bit long for your requirements but they have lots

www.revolve.com/saylor-bianca-mini-dress/dp/SAYR-WD352/?d=Womens&page=1&lc=11&plpSrc=%2Fr%2FBrands.jsp%3FaliasURL%3Ddresses%2Fbr%2Fa8e981%26s%3Dc%26c%3DDresses%26price%3DTWO_TO_THREE%26price%3DTHREE_TO_FOUR%26filters%3Dprice%26sortBy%3Dfeatured&itrownum=3&itcurrpage=1&itview=05

www.revolve.com/saylor-bianca-mini-dress/dp/SAYR-WD352/?d=Womens&page=1&lc=11&plpSrc=%2Fr%2FBrands.jsp%3FaliasURL%3Ddresses%2Fbr%2Fa8e981%26s%3Dc%26c%3DDresses%26price%3DTWO_TO_THREE%26price%3DTHREE_TO_FOUR%26filters%3Dprice%26sortBy%3Dfeatured&itrownum=3&itcurrpage=1&itview=05

oops sorry, repeated link

www.revolve.com/saylor-celia-dress/dp/SAYR-WD341/?d=Womens&page=2&lc=17&itrownum=74&itcurrpage=2&itview=05

Phase 8 have a few. Quite black though.
But length and arms ok

www.phase-eight.com/product/jacinda-velvet-shift-dress-220661669.html#isSecondPage=false&start=0&sz=60&is=false&cgid=occasion&prefn1=knee&prefv1=Above%20Knee&pid=220661669&pos=3

www.phase-eight.com/product/angelina-ruched-mini-dress-220649165.html#isSecondPage=false&start=0&sz=60&is=false&cgid=occasion&prefn1=knee&prefv1=Above%20Knee&pid=220649165&pos=5

[quote waltzingparrot]oops sorry, repeated link

www.revolve.com/saylor-celia-dress/dp/SAYR-WD341/?d=Womens&page=2&lc=17&itrownum=74&itcurrpage=2&itview=05[/quote]
Oh wow! Came here in my lunch hour thinking I might have to bump the thread!

Thank you all so much for so many wonderful ideas. The Revolve one I think is the winner - amazing colour and ticks all the boxes. It's stunning! It's in my shopping bag.

Love the idea of hiring something too; it hadn't occurred to me to do that. Thank you all again you wonderful people!

Done! And I got £53 off with Honey codes. Result!

[quote bonfireheart]www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/jennifer-blue-ilusion-dress/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2bmLBhBREiwAZ6ugo5Olq0dDnFnq_KOoDnf34uQKLA_dgc6u0jMsPsZQPFehL0aq7_t62RoCQfIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/quote]
This dress has been haunting me for months on the MN ads.

Glad you found something OP I have gone for a jumpsuit instead or a dress as just don't fancy or cannot afford the the ones if seen there's a definite lack of cocktail type dresses compared to in the past.

Sorry to change the subject slightly, but I've not heard of Honey Codes before. I see that it's a browser extension. Is it safe, reliable etc? Thanks!

This is pretty but may be OTT www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284493854201?hash=item423d27b5f9:g:ANkAAOSwspZfIBsx

@Westerman

Sorry to change the subject slightly, but I've not heard of Honey Codes before. I see that it's a browser extension. Is it safe, reliable etc? Thanks!

Yes. It's brilliant. Definitely recommend. I've saved so much money as a result.

Thank you, @DipItAgain. I'll give it a try!

That is a stunning dress