What do you think to this dress

[FatatFifty]

For a graduation ceremony. Size 18, perimenopausal 5’8”. Very pale with very dark hair, pear shaped.

I’ve left it late to find something as I hate clothes shopping, but I will have to look back at the photos so feel like I need to try.

Or any other suggestions very welcome 🙏.

Dress

Must be modest and midi, no norks or knees. A line or fit and flare suits me best.

I’m not trying to match with the ugly colour of my gown so not bothered about that.

I usually wear a lot of navy or plum, plus things like cream in the summer.

Thanks @HolyPeaches, I bet that was gutting.

I haven’t booked photos, I’m a reluctant participant (didn’t go to my master’s graduation as life was hectic at the time). I am literally going because DC were mortified that I wasn’t going to bother.

A PhD! That's amazing. Congratulations!

Thank you @MounjaroUser . After the initial relief of finishing it last year I am actually now missing the constant pressure of it/ft job/single parenting. I should* *go to the gym or something and try to lose the two dress sizes I gained during it/covid/menopause 😂.

PhD! Wow. Well done OP.

I love the shape and colours of the dress but I dislike polyester. I find it a bit sweaty.

Thank you 🙏. So do I @BESTAUNTB re polyester. That aside the dress I linked to is completely outside my comfort zone pattern wise, but I’ll try it on and see what I think.

I’ve got two other options in my wardrobe. I like Brora (in the sale!) and have got two really nice dresses that could do, one is an embroidered cotton dress, lined in cotton and the other a silk tea dress with a silk slip. I love them both so those are options. Both very dark though.

One of those was my go to choice until DC couldn’t believe I was going to wear a ‘boring work dress’.

its gorgeous, a great find! wear it and have a great time celebrating with your family looking amazing in your new dress :)

It's gorgeous- wear it!

Just coming back to say the dress is really beautiful in the flesh, it fits beautifully and has a really nice weight/drape. I’m over it being made from polyester. It is completely lined with viscose and the hems are all probably 1 ½ inches. Feels like a very well made dress.

It is lovely, definitely a keeper. I have got two pairs of really comfy heels that I can choose from that go really well with it.

Thanks for all the encouragement, it really did help. 🌻

That's brilliant, it does look really classy! Have a great time at your graduation

How lovely, @FatatFifty. Have a fabulous day!

It's lovely

Thank you 🙏 .

Do not worry about whether "it's appropriate"! You are fifty and can wear anything you like with confidence. Wear it, it's beautiful!