Challenge: dress for Friday, lost all confidence

[saturdaydressmare]

Hi wonderful kind people

I have a school reunion (20 yr!) on Friday night, I have only just read the instructions and it's Black Tie dinner in a London hotel!! What!

I need dress recommendations quickly!

• Size 16, c section tum but suit things with a clear waist as once upon a time was an hourglass
• Needs bra so no backless, some sort of sleeve even if cap / short
• Midi or maxi or ankle grazer
• Need to feel WONDERFUL as have lost all confidence. When I last saw these people I was a size 10!
• Could spend up to £250 for something amazing
• Brown hair. Like black, navy, red but open minded.

Anyone got an ideas? Yours eternally great full,
Friday Dress Lady (yes I got the date wrong on my burner username!)

Hopeful bump bump bump

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/teagan-sequin-maxi-dress-221789165.html#q=Teagen&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=221789165&pos=0

I rather like this. Any good?

Oh I do quite like that. Seems very wearable. I'd usually have something more fitted on the top. Wondering if sequins takes real confidence? Thank you for searching

What do you think of this

www.needleandthread.com/products/maybelle-bodice-v-neck-ankle-gown-graphite-silver?variant=39852237979723

Or this

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/lily-embellished-maxi-dress-with-recycled-polyester--blue-34515661.html

https://www.bombshellhq.com/collections/summer-sale/products/sweetheart-chiffon-sleeve-dress-in-navy this is top end of your budget but might be an option?

It's dreadful. The Monsoon dress is by far and away the nicest suggested so far.

I love it!

I like this!

@NatashaDancing Oh no really?

@LabradorVibe Feels a bit Ascot to me but I appreciate you having a look

Have a look on Nancy Mac.

Yes it is. The Monsoon dress still beats it hands down.

Too Afternoon Tea? www.monsoon.co.uk/anneliese-lace-tea-dress-blue-54084361.html

Not NEARLY wow enough.

I feel like the monsoon dress is my least favourite. High neck & long makes me think it's a bit grumpy. Also I don't think it defines the waist very well.
Love the other 2

Not as good as the other Monsoon one. I'm looking but can't find anything in your budget which beats it.

That Needle and Thread dress is it, for sure. You’ll feel amazing.

Sorry, but I think you could do much better than the Monsoon dress!

Too fussy and will only work on a 20yo size 10.
The phase8 one is elegant and simple.

Also I would recommend having your hair professionally done, even if just a blow dry. That always makes me feel special and glam.

I do like the Phase 8 one. Elegant and special.
And seems perfect for your body shape as described.

The Monsoon high neck also concerns me.

Have booked a blow dry! Considering nails too which I don't normally do.

To summarise:

• some people love the monsoon
• the needle and thread is Marmite

@NatashaDancing Open on budget for something wow

https://www.meandem.com/statement-guipure-lace-maxi-dress-brilliant-orange - a bit over budget but it's lovely