Outfit for posh day do!

[Karatema]

I have been looking for a lovely dress and jacket for an outside posh day do in 2 weeks! I have about £300 to spend possibly a bit more if I find the perfect outfit. I'm coming up blank - I'm 60, size 14, my hairs a reddish brown bob. Once I have the outfit I'll look for shoes. Last time, for a similar occasion, I wore a lilac spotty dress and plain jacket to match (which I'd worn at a wedding). I'm starting to panic!

@Karatema gorgeous dress - you also have choices of colours in it for shoes and jacket etc. Have a fab time 😁

I love that dress, OP.

I would head to a big John Lewis with an appointment with their personal shopper.

I had a similar situation, and found the personal shopper pulled out some lovely things I'd never have looked at, which fitted the brief and settled on a lovely dress (I'd have dismissed as too loud for the event) and jacket (I'd have thought too pink - it was bright!), but together looked fabulous.

Another vote for Bombshell - particularly recommend the Grace dress.

Have you tried Vinted? I got a lovely Jacques Vert BNWT for a wedding for £20 recently. Also a phase 8 BNWT for a similar amount. I am mid 50’s so there’s certainly plenty that would suit the bill on there

Go to John Lewis to try on, or online. Fabulous dress, jackets etc there.

I work in Alie Street. I had no idea it was a thing. I feel this is a sign for me to buy something. The dress is lovely. That Phase Eight one is gorgeous.
I have issues with jumpsuits. How are you meant to do them up/go to the loo without help?

Damn you and your pinkcityprints link, have bought a few dresses, a blouse too!