Opinions on this dress please

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It's for a work event-evening meal at a nice restaurant. I was hoping it would double up for xmas day too. It's black with red polka dots (in case it's not obvious from the pic)

I'm a bit lost with clothes at the moment. Mid 40s and lost all sense of how to dress. I dont know if its a bit frumpy. Would really appreciate honest opinions please.

I think it looks really lovely on you!

I like it and it’s the sort of thing I would wear. However not sure about the boots and tights. Could you wear a pair of heels instead? They would make the dress look more dressy.

Where is it from?

Hmm well it might be slightly frumpy? And also it’s like the ‘dress that broke the internet ‘ as it looks burgundy to me and not black with red spots! It does look decent quality though and fits well. Maybe some chunkier boots and a leather jacket or some such? Although what do I know I’m 51 and have no idea from one day to next on my style!

I like it. The high neck and the sleeves actually make it non-frumpy even though it covers a lot. I don't think the boots work with it though.

We wear PJ's on Christmas Day so it's a step up from that, it wouldn't be warm enough for me but it looks lovely on you

I like it, but if I had your lovely figure I'd wear something that showed it off more tbh!

But it is nice and you look nice in it

Oh gosh, thank you everyone! I was expecting to be told it looks like shit. The colour is much nicer in realt life, it does look burgundy in the photo.

I agree about the shoes. I think I need either a proper heal or flat maybe?

It's from new look but I bought it off vinted for £2.50.

I like it!

I was thinking of putting a slit in the skirt to de frump it a bit.

Thankyou.

There's really no need. It's not a frumpy style. You can if you really want, though.

I'd wear it with either very chunky Chelsea boots or a stack-heeled boot.

Horrid, I wouldn't. Very frumpy looking

I am older than you and would not wear that - sorry. I know its personal taste but looks a bit dowdy

It looks a bit Amish to me but I seem to be in the minority so clearly know nothing! It doesn't look awful.

I do think it's a bit frumpy. I think it's the neckline combined with the sleeve shape. But plenty of others think it's nice so clearly just a matter of opinion.

I really love it!

It's OK for the office but I wouldn't wear it for a night out.

Thanks for all the honest thoughts.

I've just dug this out as a second option. It's a navy jumpsuit in a silky fabric.

I prefer the jumpsuit

Both look 'office' rather than night out but are ok. I don't love either (sorry) but prefer the jumpsuit out of the two.

I prefer the dress but wear what you feel the nicest in.

I love the dress and don't think it looks frumpy at all. The shoes, bag and jewellery you choose will change it to a night out look. Not sure about the jumpsuit at all.

I prefer the dress but it doesn't look right with the shoes and black tights. It sort of looks bottom heavy as there's a big black block at the bottom of your figure.

Can you just go without tights for the do?
I wouldn't let that bother me at all for XMas but we don't dress up as it's just an at home / close family occasion

Both fine, but officey!

They are not really appropriate for a 'do' or party

You have a great figure and I think neither outfit does you justice.

It would be worth spending a bit more for good cut, colour and finish.