Sudden social life - help needed!

[Devoilmum]

I’ve barely left the house for years but suddenly have several social events coming up and nothing to wear! I really need some help.
I’m fast approaching 50, 5’5” and about a 16 apple shape. Big thighs, flabby arms. Can’t do heels, much more a boots/ flats person.

Different social groups mostly so will be able to double up on items but can I get some help finding some outfits please? Low budget, open to preloved.

Occasions coming up:

50th birthday meal (mine)
works social night
wedding reception evening
reunion meet up
concert

thanks in advance

It wear the same outfit for birthday and wedding reception and the same for works social and reunion. Concerts a third.

I'd go a fabulous dress for the first outfit
A more casual dress / jumpsuit/ skirt and top or "jeans and nice top" for the second and finally jeans and t shirt for the concert.

Budget places- Matalan have some lovely dresses in. Tesco I got a nice jersey tiered midi

Shoes I'd go a patent loafers for a nice smart flat shoe or even a boot depending on the time of year and a nice trainer or converse for the concert.

Have a look on Instagram for ideas too. Style me happy is a good stylist to have a look at.

Pics of Matalan dresses for birthday but not sure if these would be to your taste at all!!

@cherrypiepie thanks so much - I’ve actually seen the green dress before and love it - not sure it’d look so good on me. I love the shape of the other one too.

I think it would be fab! So please you like that kind of thing. I'll have a look for another outfit for the second set of things.