Outfit for smart 50th Birthday

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I’ve got a 50th birthday party to go which will
be quite smart but where I won’t really know anyone. I’ve recently put on quite a bit of weight, especially around the tummy, and am now a 16, but with small boobs, and really want to feel confident and comfortable at this party.

I think a dress is the best way to go but jumpsuits often look good on me too. I need to think about shoes (not too high a heel) and accessories too. Please help as nothing currently fits and I don’t know where to start!

Budget?

General preferences on styles/ fabric?

Are you a
"I want a dress to make the best of my figure" person or a
"I want a dress that's going to stand out and look like no-one else" person? The latter would make me feel comfortable and confident, the former wouldn't.

If I were looking for a new party frock for a 50th birthday my first sites to look at would be midi or maxi dresses on these sites. I'm a 14/16. You may very well hate all of them but I can't tell from your post what you might like. (Apart from jumpsuits)

Sister Jane
Batsheva
Klements