Plus size party dress - where should I be looking?

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I've done John Lewis, Monsoon, Debenhams, Scarlett and Jo and Phase Eight.

I'm a size 24 with a huge stomach so can't wear anything body hugging - or with a waist!

It's for a work do - note quit black tie, but I need to look like I've made an effort!

Where should I look? Thanks :)

www.monsoon.co.uk/ottilie-embellished-maxi-dress-in-recycled-polyester-green-54085407.html

This is nice

Have you seen the ones I posted the links to earlier? Wondering if any of them might work.

Also, take a look at these ones:

Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 6
Option 7
Option 8

All of the above are from Coast.

Can I also suggest that you get something like this:
Medium Control Secret Slimming™ Full Slip | M&S Collection | M&S (marksandspencer.com)
to wear under whatever you end up wearing. You might find that some of the dresses already suggested would work if you get the base layer right.

My faves are the m&s green one, the blue leopard print one and the black shein one

I second this. I've bought some lovely summer dresses and dressy dresses from Evans. Their sizes are generous so I find that when I check the size guide for measurements, if between sizes I opt for the smaller. And they deliver very quickly!

Anything on [https://loveurlook.co.uk/ ? Bit flamboyant for most but I love some of their stuff

These are nice ones from simply be too

Good idea, thanks :)

You sound a similar shape to me and I am also a size 24 - I'm desperate for an occasion this year so I have an excuse to buy this dress from asos. I just love this the drapey top and the pleats would slim down a large tum.

https://www.asos.com/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-pleated-dobby-cowl-front-embroidered-midi-dress-in-navy/prd/204216959?clr=navy&colourWayId=204216962&SearchQuery=dobby

Chi chi is fab.

Also Very - has Very Curve plus numerous other third party brands.

And weirdly - Shein - for something trendier their curve stuff is good.

Haven't gone through all the responses so someone may have already suggested but Coast do lots of nice plus size options.

I put a few suggestions from Coast on Friday at 9:23

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

I ordered something from Scarlett and Jo, Next and the Monsoon dress.

None of them suited and so they need to go back.

I also ordered a few things from Vinted - not used it before but someone suggested selling stuff through it, and I ended up buying stuff instead 😁

Oops, hit send too soon!

The brands suggested here were useful for searching on Vinted.

The first dress that has arrived from Vinted suits me, it'll do the job :)

It looks like it has a waist but, as I hoped, it actually comes in under my boobs, so that works.

Picture of it over here:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4800648-what-shoes-and-accessories-with-this-dress

I actually have 2 events to go to, so I'm still looking!

Have a look online at Taking Shape UK. They have a sale on at the moment and their dresses are always made from fab fabric which hangs beautifully. Their sizes are fairly generous too. I’m a 22 (mostly for my mid section) and wear a size Medium (!) or a 20.