I am really picky and need help with a black tie outfit

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Hi I'm really hoping someone can help with what are quite tight parameters.

I need an out fit for a black tie event. Here are the criteria:

• I'm short. So it either needs to be petite or not full length
• I'm also perimenopausal and while I'm not overweight, my body is changing and my stomach isn't as flat as it always was. At the same time I carry my weight on my legs and thighs. I think this means I need structure rather than cling but who knows.
• I don't want anything too 'safe' but at the same time I don't want to look like I'm trying to be too young. I'd like something with a bit of interest.

Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Budget is probably up to 300 but obviously less is always good.

Thank you!

https://www.coastfashion.com/petite-all-over-pleated-maxi-dress/BCC00281.html?color=148

Thank you. I know I'm being picky but this one just feels a bit too safe and predictable. Ideally I'd like something that has something a bit interesting about it.

This is a bit budget busting but I bought this last year and it's gorgeous and not full length (I'm 5'9" and it's calf length on me so maybe full length on you)

www.revolve.com/mobile/sabina-musayev-ray-dress-in-gold/dp/SBNA-WD3/?&product=SBNA-WD3

If not this dress maybe another of this designer's styles as I think they're great for black tie. I wore it to a big London awards ceremony and had a lot of compliments.

Maybe something from JJHouse? Navy dress

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/ronny-kobo/dresses/mini-dress/zoey-asymmetric-one-shoulder-satin-jacquard-dress/1647597291166988

There’s a promotion on so it would be in budget https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/celia-b-celeste-scalloped-mini-dress2?category=dresses&color=001&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

That's really nice

Sorry no, I always stick to petite fit. Debenhams stock lots of different ranges of petite wear. This might be an alternative… Maxi dress

I've recently bought this for a black tie event -

www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/elegant-double-v-neck-velvet-party-dress-ep00861?variant=42022934085819

There are also lots of other different options on the website with lots of different fits available 🙂