I need a killer dress for day/night

[Maximusdecimus]

I’m a size 16, I’m going to a day thing that will go on into the night. Party vibes. I’m 49 so it’s a group going out for a 50th.

Budget is up to £150.

I carry my weight on my stomach so sometimes that goes into an 18 dependent on how hormonal I am.

Im going with a bunch of women where I constantly feel judged. I can’t not go. So need some help! It’s in October. Help!

Def a dress?

You need ruching maybe

https://www.reiss.com/style/su322231/q60909#q60909 ?

Defo a dress because my bladder is rubbish and I don’t want to be taking a whole jumpsuit off every time I need to pee.

It’s good to plan ahead - but shops are currently full of poplin and linen, while you’ll surely want wool or velvet or heavy silk in October.

It’s possible that by then Cos will have brought out a version of this in a weightier fabric and more Autumnal colour, and that you’d be able to find it on sale.

Cos silk dress

Why does ‘not a jumpsuit’ have to mean a dress, though? Wouldn’t a trouser suit - two pieces each in the right size - with a t shirt be equally day to night-ish? (Though cost might be a factor of course.)

Whether it’s healthy to walk willingly into such an apparently toxic gathering - that’s a different matter. Are they really judging you? Do you judge them back??

https://kemiswardrobe.com/collections/dresses-1
I love Kemi's wardrobe

That cos dress isn’t screaming party vibes!

Bit more info @Maximusdecimus colours/height/ long/short/??

Surely that Cos dress has been posted as a joke!

Feel constantly judged? Wow, that sounds fun! (I know, off topic, but really?)

A wrap style or a dress with ruching. Work out where it should end lengthwise- at best part of your leg normally. Are you large busted? If so go for a v neck.

Try Bombshell dresses.

Actually just seen they’ve gone in to liquidation. Maybe on Vinted?

https://www.scarlettandjo.com/products/liquid-gold-midi-gown?variant=41325237370927

www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/isabelle-pink-print-float-sleeve-maxi-dress?variant=40978847531055

Ask for a dresser at John Lewis if they still do that. Though they might say wait til later in year. But they will also know when new stock is in.

How horrible to have to go out with people who judge you, OP.

https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-philippa-midi-wrap-dress-pink/p111622330

Maybe something along these lines?

Similar vibe to Kemi but cheaper. This is a really standout dress. You'll probably need the 18 though as they use the correct sizing rather than vanity.
https://grass-fields.co.uk/products/yerma

Is this a joke?! 😂

Something like this? comes in a few colours- https://www.sezane.com/eu/product/pippa-dress/black#size-XXS

Similar to you OP, my go-tos are Scarlett and Jo, Lady V (the Elsie is sexy AF and amazing at hiding a tum), and Coast.
Big no to the first one on the thread, ruching just draws attention.

Mad Hatters Tea Party 😁

Yes, the mind boggles

That gold dress is gorgeous @worralorralozza That’s a party dress!

@Maximusdecimus
I would wait until til September when all the Autumn stock is in the shops .