Work summer party outfit help

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I have a work summer party next week in a fancy club. The dress code is, unhelpfully, "summer chic" (what?)

I am feeling tired of all the little house on a prairie style dress with ruffles and tiers (I may have bought a bit too much into the trend) and craving something cleaner-lined but still impactful.

Budget around £200. Since it's work, I want relatively covered up (so sleeveless is ok but nothing mini or strapless or very thin straps or backless). Size 14, 5'4" and feeling horribly dumpy.

Please help!

Clean-lines I instantly thought Cos or Arket. On a quick scroll this is lovely and modern, flattering on a curvier body and covered up enough while being summery: https://www.cos.com/en_eur/women/womenswear/dresses/product.pleated-jersey-midi-dress-green.1179827002.html

Mango also lovely at the moment.

Thin-ish straps but covers the chest: https://shop.mango.com/es/mujer/vestidos-y-monos-largos/vestido-halter-detalles-fruncidos_57051176.html?c=02

This has thin straps but is gorgeous if you want to go down a sleeker route and legs will be covered: https://shop.mango.com/es/mujer/vestidos-y-monos-largos/vestido-largo-cinturon_57010460.html

Some ideas here:

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-averie-floral-jersey-dress-multi/p109716449

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-meryl-satin-button-dress/p5810094

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-breesha-ruffle-dress/p6211703

I'm size 14 and 5ft5 and like Kemi Telford dresses/skirts

For me the patterned one is fine, I would then stop looking.
But might miss another!

Check out Anthropologie, you should find plenty of options within your budget. Their dresses usually have a smart/casual boho vibe which makes me think of a relaxed cocktail at a nice beach bar.

This one comes in different prints:

I love this one:

This was recommended on another thread and I think it's lovely. https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.pleated-midi-kaftan-dress-green.1162601002.html

https://www.hubshop.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/soeur-ushuaia-ecru

or

https://www.folkclothing.com/collections/aw22-womens-dresses-jumpsuits/products/wfw4114w-void-print-multi-loom-dress?_atid=qL25JeOAc8tCtrcPX3kzF8vNu8kv5d

I have that dress and it's gorgeous on too :)



I don't work for Zara honestly but I love this dress and think perfect for summer but with arm cover!