Christmas Night Out Outfit - Plus Sized

[PanettoneSeason]

I’m in need of inspiration! Has anyone seen anything nice? Had my first DC last year, I feel like nothing that I have already fits me properly anymore and I just need something to make me feel nice! I’m size 18/20 with large chest.

It’s a dinner with colleagues in quite a trendy restaurant then on to a nice cocktail bar for drinks. Dressy trousers/top/heels combination or a dress and heels would be fine 😊 bonus points if its a top/dress that skims over the belly and if it’s a dress that looks good with black tights!

Anyone want to help me shop? 🤞🏼

Oh, and I’m 32 if that makes any difference 😊

What is your budget? Any colours you like or to avoid?

Forgot about budget - maybe £100-150 maximum. Can go to more if I need to buy shoes. Have a fairly good selection of heels - some black, silver, gold, nude, navy so hopefully I’ll have something already in shoes.

I hate purple in all shades 🤣 that’s really my only colour issue.

I have mid brown hair and I’m neither tanned nor overly pale - pretty average really 🤣

Try Karen milllen curve, bombshell if you can stretch the budget (I can’t but other people rave about it) or asos curve.

www.karenmillen.com/curve-velvet-waterfall-dress-maxi-dress-/AKK06601.html

Too dressy?

www.karenmillen.com/curve-velvet-waterfall-dress-maxi-dress-/AKK06601.html

Love this but I’m not tall enough for jumpsuits

@Kjr33 Definitely too dressy 😊 I can’t see the jumpsuit - I think it’s the same link twice but I’m also too short for jumpsuits so I feel your pain lol. I’ll have a look at those brands though 😊 ASOS is usually my go-to but nothing is jumping out at me!

Yeah I’ve been similar with asos recently too…. Sadly I think it’s becoming too young for me (obviously not the other way round)

Sorry for the duff link, there are a couple of nice jumpsuits on there it was a black and white one I liked but if you are also too short I won’t bother finding it to re-do the link. Best of luck let us know what you choose

www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0939358001.html

I have this OP. I love it with black boots or heels and statement jewellery.

@Kjr33 It’s a shame because there’s so many lovely jumpsuits 🙈

@thinkfast That looks really nice! What’s the sizing like? I buy most of DCs stuff from there but I’ve never ordered from H&M for myself!

It's quite generous sizing on this item. Comes to just above the knees on me (I'm 5'8")

Try H and M!! I bought a floral tie front shirt dress from them and wore it last night to a works do. Size 18 and wore it with slim black trousers from next.

@thinkfast Fab, thanks 😊

@mumonthehill Just about to see what I can see on H&M 😊 thanks

I was going to say Marks and Spencer but you've got a good budget. (Please don't take the wrong way.) I've got three new size 20 dresses but they are all less than £50 each.

I'm wearing this on Christmas Eve:
www.marksandspencer.com/sparkly-v-neck-belted-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60520580?color=SILVER

I'm wearing this on Christmas Day:
www.marksandspencer.com/printed-midaxi-tea-dress/p/clp60524571?color=PURPLEMIX#intid=prodColourId-60524571

I'm wearing this on Boxing Day
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We're eating out over Christmas which is why I've got three new dresses.

www.evans.co.uk/plus-size-dress-lylah-206306black

I have brought this and it def skims over my size 24 tummy. I am really pleased with it.

@ToffeeNotCoffee the first one is lovely, I always forget to look on m&s, possibly because I find the website a bit rubbish? But that dress is perfect for some things I have coming up.

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/black-premium-velour-super-stretch-sequin-plunge-dress/EB495/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=5014&optionColour=Black&optionSize=30&promo=6202&cmmmc=GOOGLEESimplybebe--na---PRODUCTGROUP&utmmsource=google&utmmedium=pla&dssrl=1277134&dsrl=1277134&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy4eNBhCaARIsAFDVtI2tJqT03ZYqXLLKM2-obCKf4w4mBvJQqYjn-LapRwTgGPZMiM-IsZ8aAq9REALww_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@ToffeeNotCoffee The more I can get for that money the better 😊 I actually hadn’t even thought of M&S! I’ll have a look, thanks 😊

@Sunshineandrainbow How is the quality? Last time I ordered from Evans I was pretty disappointed but I’ve had some lovely things from them before!

@sparklefarts Definitely wouldn’t feel up to wearing anything that figure hugging 😅 but I’ve seen a few nice tops on SimplyBe that I’ve ordered to try 🤞🏼 I’m thinking maybe black skinny trousers, nice top/blouse, heels and a clutch 🤞🏼 also had a few nice dresses that look great for layering with tights/boots/cardis for work in winter so I’ve grabbed them too 😊 and all 40% off!!

You're welcome. I hope you have a lovely time.

@Kjr33 you're welcome. I order from M&S online then go and collect in store. I've got a couple of sweat shirts that I ordered that way. it worked ok.

I'd forgotten all about Evans. I thought they had gone out of business. I used to practically live and die in our local branch. I'm having a good look at Evans clothing via your link.

However, end of thread de-rail. Back on topic.

@PanettoneSeason I'm now curious/over invested !

I've got this from your clothing, it was cheap but really flattering

Have you tried MANG? They do a nice plus size range

shop.mango.com/gb/women/featured/plus-sizes-dresses-and-jumpsuits_d79879152

Mango that should be

@Iamahippo I love Mango 😊 order loads of kids stuff from them too. Nothing really caught my eye at the moment though unfortunately!

@ToffeeNotCoffee Thanks 😊 it’ll actually be my first night out since before I got pregnant - and DS is now 14 months 😳 in fact - it might even be my first drink 🙈🤣 so hopefully it’ll be a good night. I’ve actually just realised that I’m working that day - so I have an hour to get completely ready and back out the door 🙈 I’ve ordered this blouse and hoping to pull of a similar casual glam “oh, I just threw this on” look to what the model is wearing (I can only dream 😅🤣). Got it 40% off too!
www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/jo-by-joanna-hope-foil-dobby-blouse/mn294/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=5014&optionColour=Black+Gold&pdpClick=true

Also picked up this dress - got a summer wedding next year and I love the colours and the print. Never usually go for Midi length as I’m not overly tall and I think it makes me look even stumpier but I liked the colours and print so I’ll give it a try and see how it goes lol.

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/chi-chi-london-frill-strap-midi-dress/aq283/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=2083&optionColour=Blue&pdpClick=true