Take my money! Beautiful party clothes where are you?

[JoanDarc]

I’ve always loved putting an outfit together, I’ve got a better awareness as I’ve got older of clothes that suits my body shape, colouring and style. I like to think I polish up well and love dressing up especially over the festive season. I am however absolutely fed up shopping (online) for beautiful going out clothes that aren’t cheap & tacky vs old fashioned/boring/safe. I’m trying to spend money and there is nothing that I love! Not sure if it’s my age (mid forties) but feel there’s nothing that appeals to women like me.
I’ve got more disposable income than my twenties, happy to spend, usually love REISS. Fond of a one shoulder, no prints/patterns or black tops- metallics/ red suit me. I’m size 8/10 5’8”. Any suggestions for good party wear that I’ll fall in love with?

@ZenNudist nothing in hush for me at the moment but definitely will add to my list for future sites to search, haven’t bought from them for years and kind of fallen off my radar.

www.reiss.com/g554364s1/c54157

@Squeakypantstime love that dress on someone else, black is not my colour unfortunately, it would be much easier if it was. Enjoy wearing it! 😀

The most stylish woman I know shops at Forever Unique. When I look on that website, it's all hideous, twacky, garish clobber, so god knows how she did it but I used to see her open parcels from there and beautiful, stylish, expensive looking dresses would appear!

@CountryCousin thank you. That blue one, a couple of inches longer in red or metallic would be my dream dress! 😍
Will have a look at the rest of the site.
@Justkoko mint velvet isn’t somewhere I would normally shop but there’s a few tops that may work. will link to them.
would absolutely love a sculptural black skirt in a thick fabric above knee to go with it! If I can’t find anything could wear my trusted Spanx leggings.

I've recently rediscovered Ghost dresses having always wanted one in my 20s.

This may be too long/formal but I think it fits most of your other criteria

www.ghost.co.uk/ava-dress5-d04g011-j35

Have a browse on the website, some good discounts at the moment

@declutteringmymind I adore REISS, buy lots from there, just nothing at the moment that catches my eye. The gold dress is gorgeous but just a bit too short for me for some of the events I’m going to. Back in my younger days would have totally snapped it up!
will look at Ralph Lauren, thanks.

@HelloBunny haven’t tried any scandi brands before, will look into this, thank you.

@OhPeggySue I’ve never looked, will add that to my list. Thanks.

www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/metallic-chiffon-cocktail-dress-632345.html

What about something like a stylish blazer suit? Like these?

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/relaxed-velvet-blazer-red-velvet/sty-u0088-red

https://www.zara.com/gb/en/share/-p07995187.html

Or this - you said you like forest green. This is my top choice but I've got no where to wear it 😭

https://www.whistles.com/product/minimal-sequin-midi-dress-35704.html

I love this one too!

https://www.aspiga.com/collections/party-dress-edit/products/victoria-sequin-dress-pastel-multi

And this

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/rixo/clothing/midi-dresses/bradshaw-one-shoulder-ombre-sequined-crepe-maxi-dress/1647597286056133

Or this?

https://www.guess.eu/en-gb/guess/women/past-collections/dresses/off-shoulder-sequins-dress-green/W0YK0WK9X20-F88J.html

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/red-satin-halter-maxi-dress#images-single-8
www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/maeve-halter-midi-dress?category=dresses-occasion-cocktail&color=060&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I love this dress! I've been listing after it for ages. I definitely think it's festive and perfect for Christmas parties. It's got glittery bows on it for god sake. Not sure what @Sarahemmabrown is on about with it not being festive

*lusting

www.foreverunique.com/orange-ruffle-one-shoulder-midi-dress-with-gold-zip-1-exsd21033

Also try
Oliver Bonas.
Karen Millen.
Ted Baker.

Solace has a load of colourful gorgeous dresses with loads of different styles www.solacelondon.com/collections/dresses-1

How about this red one shoulder www.solacelondon.com/collections/dresses-1/products/the-monroe-maxi-dress-in-red

This one is a gorgeous cut www.solacelondon.com/products/the-saren-maxi-dress-in-plum

I've just bought a dress from Self Portrait as they've got an amazing sale. It was still more than I'd usually pay, but I noticed party dresses this year in my usual haunts are nudging £200, which seems a bit much for High St. I think it's fairly classic, but a bit of an edge, friends and DH have said it's very 'me'. I'm still deciding if I can justify it, but I do love it.

www.self-portrait.com/collections/sale

the are three im thinking of for partners xmas work do for some ideas.

They might be a bit dramatic, but thats my general vibe.

all from hanifa.co/collections/dresses
I also love clio peppiat for a bit of intricate beading work and fun patterns

That black and white dress is amazing!

😍 https://www.intermixonline.com/ronny-kobo/virt-open-back-sequined-maxi-dress/27-82758SEQ-EXCL.html

https://www.intermixonline.com/solace-london/amaya-one-shoulder-ruched-midi-dress/OS34006.html

Loads of nice unique ones here: www.intermixonline.com/clothing/clothing-categories/clothing-dresses/dresses-evening/

I love this www.monsoon.co.uk/fenn-embroidered-midi-dress-in-recycled-polyester--black-34343001.html

Mango are good for party wear, some pieces have the Reiss vibe but not the prices!
They have a green velvet asymmetric top which is lovely...

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/t-shirts-and-tops-t-shirts/asymmetrical-velvet-t-shirt37029018.html?c=49&utmm_source=product-share&utm_medium=app-IOS

Or a blue silky bow satin blouse with the cut away shoulders that you like, sorry I can't get it to link.

This dress is much more red in person, a very flattering

Reiss Dress

Oh wow, love that Reiss dress @EndlessDust