Cocktail/party dress help

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I’m really struggling, please wise S&Bers help me…

I promised myself I’d lose some weight before this event but havent and now it’s very soon

Size 16 (pushing an 18) and tall
Prefer black/blue/green/wine/warm metallics
Tummy is big problem area
Large but decent boobs, decent legs
Prefer a sleeve if poss

Dress code is ‘glam’, I’m mid 30s and everything I’ve tried so far makes me look really frumpy

Budget £150ish

Please please please help, j feel like I’ve completed google and found nothing

Have you looked on Next as they have loads more brands online than they could ever stock in a branch?

I've done a quick search and found these. I don't know if any would be suitable or not. Can you let me know if I'm close or way wide of the brief?

www.next.co.uk/g2824s3/t23191#t23191?i=16
www.next.co.uk/g261421s1/t36170#t36170?i=16
www.next.co.uk/gl6276s16/l02925#l02925?i=16
www.next.co.uk/style/ls213847/P55347#P55347?i=16
www.next.co.uk/gl7769s3/p70639#p70639?i=16
www.next.co.uk/gl7730s5/r23179#r23179?i=16
www.next.co.uk/gl7730s4/p59181#p59181?i=16
www.next.co.uk/style/ls245696/R44427#R44427?i=16

Perhaps something like these from Coast might be better?

www.coastfashion.com/embroidered-long-sleeve-midi-dress/ACC99178-4.html?color=148
www.coastfashion.com/embroidered-long-sleeve-midi-dress/ACC99178.html?color=333
www.coastfashion.com/long-sleeve-belted-mini-dress/ACC02471.html
www.coastfashion.com/premium-midi-tie-waist-tuxedo-dress/ACC00966.html
www.coastfashion.com/tuxedo-tie-waist-midi-dress/ACC01891-4.html?color=426
www.coastfashion.com/back-tie-slip-dress/BCC00084-3.html?color=105

Thank you! I thought I had but there’s so many on next depending on filters I’m not sure you see everything. I love the green long one but think it’d be too clingy on my stomach.

Think I’d definitely prefer sleeves. I’ve popped the black one with lace sleeves in basket to try. Thanks again

How about this one from Coast:
www.coastfashion.com/open-back-printed-maxi-wrap/BCC00656.html

Love the coast one but I’d need a bra & definitely have some rolls that the open back might not be too flattering on. Thank you though!

Have you had a look at Reformation?

I’ve linked a particular dress but the whole site might be worth a browse. Several dresses hit exactly £150, though there’s less choice if you really want sleeves.

Ganni might also be worth looking at. Slightly more expensive - but everywhere has sales coming up.

I’d totally forgotten about reformation! Typically the ones I love are all sold out/wait list but will have a closer look tonight when kids in bed - thank you. This is giving me some hope!

www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/products/deco-zsa-zsa-dress-curve

Not sure if this Rixo dress is quite cocktail wear, but it would do for a lower key party. Over budget, but, as I said before … the sales are coming.

And this is gorgeous. Also silk so definitely cocktail worthy.

Those last 3 are lovely but too pale for me unfortunately

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A few ideas

Thanks Riverlee, lovely but would like something a little more evening/cocktail-y if poss. I have bookmarked the bright blue one for a summer wedding though so thank you!

Anything here you like?:

www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/aidan-mattox/dresses/midi-dress/gathered-satin-crepe-midi-dress/1647597276239400

www.monsoon.co.uk/jeannine-embellished-midi-dress-in-recycled-polyester-blue-24059761.html

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/joanna-hope-sequin-midi-dress/nx780/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=6014&optionColour=Navy&pdpClick=true

www.boohoo.com/boutique-full-skirted-prom-midi-dress/DZZ87621.html?color=105

I bought this for a wedding recently. It's so so flattering and comfortable.

www.boohoo.com/boutique-full-skirted-prom-midi-dress/AZZ03564-148-22.html?istCompanyId=4bd63293-f970-4d25-8695-422e3c08a364&istFeedId=4213e776-38e9-4fed-89b9-aadfd4011112&istItemId=ittlqpirr&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgYy-VhS92Aa13Jq4F1ycMK7vyjbh33c78IIHRJKNPvNoDe2-c8_JusaAkQZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also comes in navy and a wine colour

Not sure if that's worked

I really like that boohoo one!

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/goddiva/goddiva-plus-sequin-chiffon-puffy-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-navy

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/feverfish/exclusive-bardot-off-shoulder-frill-midi-dress-in-burgundy

Those?

www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/16896151186227684761?q=cocktail+plus+size+wrap+dress&client=safari&bih=449&biw=320&hl=en-GB&tbs=vw:g&prmd=sivn&prds=eto:7059019442769836199_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

[quote Mammyloveswine]www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/feverfish/exclusive-bardot-off-shoulder-frill-midi-dress-in-burgundy[/quote]
OP I have this in navy, its so flattering on. You will need a good strapless bra as its off the shoulder....
Stretchy and heavy so it skims lumpy bits and no tummy cling

Oooh I like the boohoo one and the bardot burgundy. My first worry was a bra but @colderandeatsmincepiesalot that’s quite reassuring

Thank you!!

@Scandishores222

www.boohoo.com/boutique-full-skirted-prom-midi-dress/DZZ87621.html?color=105

I bought this for a wedding recently. It's so so flattering and comfortable.

It's lovely. It looks far more expensive than it is.

It really is a lovely dress. Gives you a great shape and just floats over everything.