Desperately need help

[dancemom]

Went real life shopping today and couldn't find anything so hoping Mumsnet can help 🤞🏼

I need an outfit for a Christmas party. Everything I saw today was full on sequins and it all felt too much
Looking for probably a dress or a jumpsuit but open to options
Nothing strappy or strapless, nothing backless or high neck line either.
Looking for sexy but elegant

I'm 5'4, brown hair and eyes, pale but will fake tan and I'm a size 12
Budget £100 or so

Any suggestions or pointers or outfits anyone has seen?

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-sophie-habboo-tie-front-devore-maxi-dress_bcc06025?colour=green

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/bodycon-dresses/angeleye/faux-wrap-long-sleeves-midi-velvet-cocktail-dress-in-dark-green

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/bodycon-dresses/angeleye/round-sequin-faux-wrap-long-sleeves-cocktail-midi-dress-in-teal

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/maxi-dresses/gini-london/black-stripe-foil-angel-sleeves-maxi-dress

https://www.asos.com/closet-london-petite/closet-london-petite-ribbed-pencil-midi-dress-in-emerald-green/prd/203164898#colourWayId-203164916

https://www.asos.com/closet-london-petite/closet-london-petite-belted-tie-waist-mini-dress-in-emerald-green/prd/203165246#colourWayId-203165247

https://www.neverfullydressed.com/collections/dresses/products/black-animal-jacquard-mini-vienna-dress

I'd be getting this for myself if I wasn't 8 months pregnant!

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/long-sleeve-dresses/jenerique/long-belt-maxi-dress-in-dark-green

would this style suit? Comes in 5 different colours

@Lentilweaver I love that grey dress, with right shoes and jewelry it would look perfect

@HeritageBlooms that's stunning - some fantastic ideas on here

https://www.axparis.com/collections/wrap-dresses/products/teal-short-sleeve-plisse-wrap-midi-dress

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls406672/q29708#q29708

@Persiana Thanks, though it may look too work-y? Hard to tell online. But so elegant!

Option for jumpsuits

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls396832/q10958#q10958

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su107289/631863#631863

Tigerlily boutique usually have some good occasion dresses. I've ordered quite a bit off there and always been happy with the quality. This dress is a nice shape and pattern: https://www.tigerlilyboutique.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/harmony-dress-1

Or this jumpsuit looks lovely for a party:
https://www.tigerlilyboutique.co.uk/collections/playsuits-and-jumpsuits/products/stevie-jumpsuit

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie long sleeved-https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/sexy-tuxedo-wrap-dress-we878

What about this one OP? Forget the weird flower thing around her neck, the dress itself looks super elegant and comes in black or ivory.

https://mintvelvet.com/products/black-maxi-slip-dress

I’d go floaty velvet trousers and a top like this combo.

https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/tops/tanktops-camisoles/product.draped-front-top-black.1167871002.html
And

https://www.marksandspencer.com/velvet-elasticated-waist-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60626630?color=BLACK&prevPage=srp#intid=pid_pg1pip15g2r1c1

Thanks @tolerable I try to avoid having to order online though, and JB quality isn't great ime.

Wow! So many options to go through!

I'll start looking through these now, thank you everyone, please keep any suggestions coming

If you want a dress check out Zara. There are some absolute gems.

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/long-printed-kimono-p09012845.html?v1=277278011&v2=2290830

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/velvet-midi-dress-with-knot-p08658887.html?v1=311610842&v2=2290830

Roman do some nice simple dresses although a lot of them seem to be for an older demographic. I have this and it’s very comfortable, looks more expensive than it was

https://www.roman.co.uk/velvet-bubble-sleeve-midi-dress-14175034

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/crinkle-sleeve-dark-green-satin-midi-dress-359137#selection.color=16

https://www.johnlewis.com/mango-cirsa-long-satin-bow-jumpsuit-dark-blue/p111034086