I haven’t been to a ‘Christmas do’ for years but have somehow been strong armed into going to one this year. It’s on the fancier end of the spectrum apparently - not full black tie but most people will be quite glam.
This was the dress I already owned which I had in mind. Tried it on for the first time in a few years earlier and clearly I can’t wear it - too tight and my belly is huge, I still look pregnant (I’m not btw).
I’m including the photo anyway (and apologise for the extreme close up vibe, was trying to crop out identifying details) as it’s easier than describing my ‘shape’ etc and thought maybe someone more practiced than me would be able to go ‘ahh yes, you need this kind of style to hide those bits and show those bits …’
I don’t really know where to start looking for something that would actually suit me - I’ve only
got 2 weeks and not really much free time for
shopping so was hoping for some direction.
Budget - as little as possible really, but I’ll spend up to £75 so we are very much talking lower end of the high st really - but if you think a more expensive dress would work I’d still like to see it so maybe I can see what sort of styles/ shapes people think would be good.
5ft 7 and size 18.
Will give myself a pedicure and attempt to do something with my pale (and bruised?!) legs.
Please help. I went freelance/ switched to working from home, had a baby/ gained a very round stomach and obviously lockdown -
somewhere in all that I’ve completely forgotten how to dress myself.
Aside from Christmas do, I probably need more general help too! Are those subscription things worth it where you give details and they send you clothes every month? Are there any that go up to size 18 and aren’t eye wateringly expensive?