I’m looking for a dress as I have several parties to go to later this year. I’m short (alas), size 8 and an hourglass shape (which might mean I need a 10 to fit my bust since so few brands cut well for curvy women). Ideally I’d like something in quite a 1950s shape with a swishy skirt - think Elizabeth Taylor in her prime. I was looking at Bombshell London but they’ve gone into liquidation. I don’t suit prints or frills as they just drown me; I need quite simple lines and plain colours. I wear trousers all the time so feeling a bit stumped with this! Ideas very gratefully received.