Please choose me a dress for my 30th!

[howthefuckdidthathappen]

I'm in DIRE need to get out of my comfort zone. I always end up with a black fitted dress for all occasions. Looking for something utterly fabulous for a big birthday.

It's my 30th coming up. I would like to avoid something boxy and sensible. I'm getting my hair and make up done and want to use the chance to look fabulous. It's an outdoor garden party with a festival theme (it's all been planned for me) so I'm trying to find a dress that will suit me and look fabulous. I've attached a pic of me In case it helps at all. I'm 5'3 and a size 6-8.

Budget £150

As I need to factor in new shoes. I still love a heel but will probably wear a wedge as it's on the lawn.

Thanks all! Please send me some suggestions!

Thank you so very much ❤️

https://www.sezane.com/en/product/giovanna-dress/paradise-print#size-12
this one is also backless

https://www.sezane.com/en/product/salie-dress/black#size-6
back to black. But very cute

If it's festival style I'd go more for something like this. Although I absolutely don't have the figure for it but you would look amazing!

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-embellished-pearl-baroque-detail-strappy-mini-dress-in-purple/prd/204165588?affid=28618&_EAIaIQobChMI6L_WhZC7hQMVe4dQBh3_hgi6EAQYJiABEgLolfD_BwE&channelref=product+search&ppcadref=21095812988%7C%7C&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds

Oh my goodness I LOVE this!! The colour is divine!

I was going to suggest the last one too!

A lot of what has been suggested is very ‘safe summer dress’ rather than fabulous festival wear. I would worry about being outdone by guests in some of them because if someone invited me to a festival themed party I’d be going for sequins, fringe, rainbows, neon etc.

Yeah that was my thinking too I wouldn't want my guests outdoing me at my own party! Good luck choosing OP & have a wonderful time celebrating!

Oo love this. I've never been brave enough for this type of outfit and now I'm too day & old.

The gemstone dress is out of stock! 😫 noooooooo :(

Any other suggestions for a similar type dress??

I think you want something abit more snazzy but I am in love with the Hollister crochet midi dress in the festival section on asos 😍 sorry. Can't do links so will attach a screenshot.
Edited to say if you click on it you get to see the entire dress 😁

https://www.allsaints.com/women/dresses/mikayla-iona-floral-print-mini-dress/W047DA-209.html?cid=22

What did you like specifically about the dress? Was it the embellishments/style/colour?
They have a few others that are similar but if you can pinpoint what you like it will be easier to find something.

Here's another one from ASOS

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-long-sleeve-cut-out-side-embellished-mini-dress-in-floral/prd/203242666?ctaref=we+recommend+carousel_0&featureref1=we+recommend+pers

I think you're right! :)

I loved the embellishments, and the colour is lovely too.

Plus the style of the dress is very fun!

If you type festival embellishment into Vinted there are LOADS of similar dresses! Some are new with tags too. Far too many lovely ones to send but let us know if you find anything!

Have you looked on nasty gal?

Oooo this one OP!
https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-cold-shoulder-mini-dress-with-pearl-baroque-embellishment-and-chain-straps-in-black/prd/203243243?ctaref=we+recommend+carousel_1&featureref1=we+recommend+pers

I’d probably go for something like this - they still have size 6 in stock: https://www.asos.com/prd/203897740?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

https://cocobooloves.com/products/the-valentina-jumpsuit-in-pink-and-gold?variant=44958634017023&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2uiwBhCXARIsACMvIU3oIKSwQI9eqCdBJMcA6sk3OJYZL_s7tIzK68MLa3l_qwaipRoXB64aAs-uEALw_wcB

This would look cute with cowboy boot https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/east-willow-trapeze-slip/?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=211&searchparams=attributionProductType%3DDresses%26q%3Dfestival%2520fashion%26sayt%3Dtrue&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/gold-tone-viviane-dress/p/12483187

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/brown-floral-one-shoulder-dress/p/12332179

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/magenta-valentina-linen-dress/p/12330065

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/hot-pink-silk-mini-dress/p/12382519

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/multicoloured-floral-dress/p/12435273#mz-expanded-view-543318126962

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/yellow-floral-shirred-dress/p/12483196

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/mustard-floral-midi-dress/p/12386002

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/green-embroidered+embellished-dress/p/12273633

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/multicolour-rivals-mini-dress/p/12435202

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/clothing/dresses/cream-floral-dress/p/53085089#mz-expanded-view-1398531050488

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-gold-label/gold-label-clothing/pink+blue-ombre-mini-dress/p/12260161

I love that Laura Ashley dress 😍

You absolutely need something from Rosa Bloom!!

https://www.rosabloom.com/collections/shop-playsuits-leotards

Like others have said, as pretty as a lot of the dresses are, you have serious potential to be outdone by some of your guests!

I wore this dress (in a bigger size!) for a big birthday and it was super flattering, fun and think it would suit your theme really well!

www.vinted.co.uk/items/4060642895-asos-party-dress

https://caramellauk.com/collections/new-in-1/products/copy-of-fallon-square-neck-belted-utility-playsuit-skort-in-stone

carmella have some amazing type of festival wear. If I was turning 30 with your figure I would defo wear something like this xx