Wow cheap Ball / Black tie dress

[MiddleagedBeachbum]

I’m looking for a wow dress for an industry banquet and ball, so whilst it’s work, I also can push it a bit.

I’m 5’6, 12/14 curvy D/E but don’t need a bra but don’t like completely backless as I have a few back rolls!

I also don’t like anything long sleeved or too hot as I have Rosacea, so pinks don’t work on me either.

I’m olive skinned and brown with grey hair, suit autumnal and winter colours, nothing pastel and not keen on black.

The Theme is Oscars. Ideally less than £200.
Any suggestions please?! 🙏🏽

Would you consider hiring a dress? Otherwise, my go to is Vinted!

Yes, can you recommend any good online places? I live in the middle of no where so anything would have to be online.

How about something like this:

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/long-sleeve-dresses/goddiva/long-sleeve-sequin-v-wrap-maxi-dress-in-emerald

Or this:

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/bodycon-dresses/sistaglam-1/dulcie-navy-all-over-sequin-maxi-dress

I thought the emerald sequin dress @p1ppyL0ngstocking linked was glorious, but you said no long sleeves. SilkFred also has this:
https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/girl-in-mind/novah-sequin-wrap-detailing-midi-dress

and this (sleeves are mesh) in red: https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/long-sleeve-dresses/goddiva/scalloped-hem-starburst-midi-dress-in-red

Quite a few more contenders; these two are show-stoppers imo.

I love the two long dresses suggested but I’m worried I’ll get too hot and then go really red as I’m already very rosy cheeked.

I should have said but I think I’d prefer long as the other two ladies I’m with are both long and glam dresses so I’d feel a bit dressed down next to them, thank you though :)

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3983411273-embellished-dress 

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3952797571-paparazzi-moi-lee-dress 

www.vinted.co.uk/items/3791254468-mob-mog-dress-from-catherine-of-partick 

www.vinted.co.uk/items/2698197137-gold-rose-dress 

The trouble with vinted is how sure you have to be that something is going to fit/work on you. Or at least that you can resell for what you bought it for!

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/satin-long-dress-emerald-tied-back/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=-&adgroupid=151320228669&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTg2l-u8KSUKoidA7ApxtwQHzFTJEiyieP5HOnPfG5Ayikgmd663oxMaAmOsEALw_wcB

this is too expensive but would this sort of shape
work? I like it cos it’s technically backless so the not needing a bra thing is helpful - but hides the rolls (I also have them😂)

I always think olive green looks gorgeous on your kind of coloring. What about this?
https://duntery.uk/products/halter-pleated-sheath-satin-maxi-gown-with-slit?currency=GBP&variant=43257816088753&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=2335f4eb9edd&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTj8D4CiiJksQ0svFs513Ws7TgbzzaUcXziI_RDIHOVxMdVL5XFJVuUaAgVrEALw_wcB
(Comes in lots of colours, so ignore the preview image)

@Papillon23 agree but you can ask the sellers for exact measurements of the waist, bust etc.

There’s loads of amazing evening dresses in my local big Oxfam - worth a look in charity shops if you have a good one!

Thank you so much, you’ve found some stunning dresses there!
I am worried they might not fit though and can’t take the risk with that amount so going for something new.

I love this and yes this is exactly what I can wear and won’t show my back rolls! 🤣
Can’t decide between red and green though, I love them both and the fushia, but I’d be worried about my
rosy cheeks 🙄

I’m ordering this one thanks! What a bargain!
Going to try this and the Wolf and Badger one (which is £200 more) and see how they both look.

Thanks everyone xx

Awesome! Hope one of them makes you feel amazing. Would love to see a pic of the winner

Have a look at Simply Be