It's a milestone birthday for me soon and I'm going for brunch with my friends.
They are all 2-3 sizes smaller than me, and I don't want to feel like an old frump.
I've gained a lot of weight since 2020 and am about 5st overweight, a size 18-20.
I went out a couple of months ago (another friend's milestone!) and wore a long slightly sparkly top with bell sleeves (that I've had since before I was thin last time, think I bought it in 2017!), leather look leggings and heels. I got lots of compliments and felt very comfortable yet also that I looked sufficiently dressy for the event.
Of course now I'm thinking of something similar for my own birthday but can't find anything remotely similar. Everything seems to be 70s prints or frilly florals, neither of which is suitable for a woman of almost 50!
Has anyone seen anything that might fit what I'm looking for please? I'm really struggling, and time is not on my side!