Black tie event next week. Work industry event. Will be seeing people I haven’t seen since before COVID. Am 40 and gone from size 12 to size 16/18 with a big bloated tummy over the past few years in some stressful life events. Literally nothing fits. I am also a bit broke and can’t really afford £100 on a new dress. Well I can but it would impact on Xmas presents for the kids! I guess I could swallow £60 ish. Just need to look smart enough for black tie and to hide my tummy a bit. I have nice jewellery and shoes.