Which dress to black tie

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Just realised the work event I have next week is black tie. It's being hosted by one of our suppliers so no customers there not that it makes a difference.

So which dress shall I wear
Orange - love the swish of this one but bought it 7/8 years ago pre child no3 so they'd more cleavage out than before and I feel a little exposed.

Red dress has pockets the zip is stiff though so worried it will go.

Black dress nice enough but a bit bland could do with a brighter contrast for the white lining

Black for sure, but as PPs have said, with brighter shoes.

I'm surprised that people like the red - it looks a bit old-fashioned to me (no shade on you OP, you look nice in it, I just don't think the dress is great).

I also think red looks old-fashioned and am surprised at the love for it...but maybe I'm so old now things are becoming fashionable again

Black or red- although the red does look very 1990's, but I love the neckline. The orange shows too much cleavage to be appropriate for a work event IMO and makes your stomach look larger.

I'd invest in some good support wear for underneath to smooth everything out- which ever one you pick.

I actually love the orange but the red is probably more suitable for a work event.
I don't like the black one. You look great in all the dresses though as you have a fabulous curvy figure.

Red!!

The orange is not flattering around the stomach and the red is a bit old fashioned-the black is fab though.

Red.

Black would be fine.

No to the orange.

Red is 👍🏻
Then black
Not orange

The red one is lovely on you, very flattering.

Red then black
Not orange , its not flattering , it's not in the same league as the others

They all look great on you but I prefer the black. I think the red looks a bit too much like a bridesmaids dress.

I like the orange dress but feel it may not be appropriate for the occasion.

Red dress is classy and flatters your figure.

Black dress is also flattering and would be more suited to strappy sandals than court shoes.

Absolutely the red one, it's stunning on you.

The black one is OK too, just not as nice as the red.

The orange one isn't quite right for black tie.

The red one- your figure looks best in it

To me the red is the most flattering on you for sure.

The black one.
As another poster said, the red is a bit old fashioned.
I think the orange one looks a bit tight.
The black is classy.

I really like the black. You have lovely shoulders and arms so I think that cut really suits you

Red
Orange
Black

But all look lovely.

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Black for sure, but as PPs have said, with brighter shoes.

I'm surprised that people like the red - it looks a bit old-fashioned to me (no shade on you OP, you look nice in it, I just don't think the dress is great).

Agree with this! Get some really nice shoes and you will look amazing

Orange - too much cleavage
Red - OK
Black - looks great on you!!

POCKETS!

I also like that one best on you.

Red.

I'd put the others in the order Orange then black.

Red for sure, then black with strappy shoes. Not keen on the orange.
I’m going to a black tie event in May. I need to buy a dress though.

Black!

You look lovely in them all but the red is a knockout!