Stylish midi/maxi dress help

[needlesandhaystacks]

In my 30s, size 16, very conscious of my tummy. Peter midi/maxi length, at least short sleeved.

I need a dress for a 30th birthday celebration in a swanky bar in central London for next month.

No idea where to start looking. Budget £100

Any advice where to look? TIA

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/abelia-bandeau-dress-blue-20000480003.html

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/esme-floral-tea-dress-red-20000440006.html

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?
https://www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-gisselle-mesh-maxi-dress-green-multi/p111938326?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?
https://www.johnlewis.com/ro-zo-sparkle-jersey-high-neck-midi-dress-pink/p110999604?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Finery do lovely dresses

Try phase 8 ?

I think m and s are having a brilliant season.
I love this midi skirt, and if you scroll dien, love the way they've styled with the black.https://www.marksandspencer.com/satin-midaxi-wrap-skirt/p/clp60634614#intid=pid_pg1pip48g2r2c2|prodflag_As%20Seen%20On%20TV

This, for something bolder? https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-one-shoulder-midaxi-dress/p/clp22587176?color=DARKGREEN#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SESSION-RECOMMENDATION_END_PDP_31_5:be20675b-cba1-4d4d-8634-85b8b6746679

Arm coverage... https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-printed-bardot-midaxi-beach-dress/p/clp60623284?color=GREENMIX#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SIMILAR_END_PDP_16_14:52d39367-a2db-467e-9f5f-ba0945b95c60

Midi length with sleeves for a glamorous 30th birthday event?

This could look quite dramatic with sharp hair and make up:

https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.pleated-midi-dress-white.1220087001.html

Nobody's child midi dress

https://www.nobodyschild.com/cream-embroidered-starlight-midi-dress.html?queryID=04650fca20f0d76cfc5561d5b71a3887&objectID=56282&indexName=nc2-prod_uk_products

Have a look at Dancing Leopard, I’ve got a few of their things and the dove dress particularly I find really flattering. https://www.dancingleopard.co.uk/search?type=product&q=Dove
My other ‘go to’ is SilkFred, I’ve got some really lovely dresses/jumpsuits from here
https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses?filter=1&styles%5B%5D=Maxi+Dresses

What about this?

https://www.debenhams.com/product/double-second-short-sleeve-lace-pleated-dress_p-3ca7c62a-6395-4cd7-a625-534b42531103

The OP asked for something stylish … Which surely implies at least some reference to what has been fashionable in the past five years or so.

So I’m not sure the green Debenhams dress quite meets the brief.

https://www.carraigdonn.com/products/sateen-cliodhna-midi-dress-in-orange the cut of the triangle in the front panel of these dresses is very forgiving if you have bc a midlife tummy like me..

Thanks for all the suggestions. Some gorgeous dresses. I've seen a couple I'm going to order. Got a classic C section pouch so anything that disguises that a bit is always good!

I love @Lyracappul 's link

You may also get some "mummy tummy" inspiration here... https://www.shopltk.com/explore/lottiedrynan/posts/4cac0eb8-04b7-11ef-9eff-0242ac110010 or on her insta

I'm not sure there was any need for anyone to be so rude about @MerylSqueak's perfectly lovely suggestion!

Never Fully Dressed has some lovely crossover dresses https://www.neverfullydressed.com/collections/maxi-dresses?pg=2

I'm considering this one for a wedding https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/new-in-dresses/products/string-dress-joy-aqua

I just ordered this and it's incredibly flattering and looks both different and expensive. Forgiving of stomach and flowy fabric hides a lot (without sitting like a sack) Depends on your taste though - they only do prints

https://onehundredstars.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/string-dress-stork-slate

Sorry no sleeves

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-and-jumpsuits-dresses/printed-cut-out-detail-dress_67017123.html?c=99

If you like your arms and aren't very short, I'd go for something like this - will skim the stomach but the back detail is gorgeous and would look amazing with bright red lipstick and either black or gold accessories

Link would help www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.halterneck-a-line-maxi-dress-yellow.1226796002.html