Please help me find a size 18 dress for my 40th....

[246810k]

40th soon, dh taking me out to a fancy spa hotel and restaurant. Looking for a nice dress which doesn't expose my bingo wings! Nothing tightly fitted either! I'm on a budget so anything £50 and under?!
I live in oversized mum wear of baggy tshirts and chino shorts to need to make an effort! Thanks

https://www.inthestyle.com/products/chiffon-abstract-drape-wrap-mini-dress-1?currency=GBP&sku=18064696858519913130010390&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADDDLA1MwiI7sKRP3QgZbqbmsFJGN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh7K1BhCZARIsAKOrVqFzULlvTRKNLKMZoA2u2vBTttKPXTiCLu3p1joKaC2m6Pf61RR9MTwaAhLDEALw_wcB

i shop with YOURS... they are not badly priced and fit well

I see Yours suggested all the time, my local Yours shop is awful though, full of misshaped leggings and naff oversized slogan tops, so I must be missing something?

oh i only shop online.. never been into an actual shop

or maybe i'm just fat and frumpy 😂

No I see people rave about Yours very often and then when I go in the shop I just don’t get it! My local shop is tiny though so maybe if I went to a bigger store or looked online I would see better potential!

Have a look on Popsy clothing

The green version of this one.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su126996/q58566#q58566

Cobalt blue

Milk maid

Floral

I feel like I'm always recommending this site, I do not work for them but honestly love their pieces and as a larger lady they make me feel great! Worth having a look at their website as they have so many different designs.

New look have got loads of dresses in the sale, I bought a really nice Apricot green/blue leopard print style wrap dress for a friend party this weekend - cost less than £20!

These always pop up on my Facebook! What are the sizing like @TheLadyIsAVamp ?

@familyissues12345 they're spot on, honestly I have so many items from them and everything has been true to size and excellent quality. I don't think they have any in stock at the moment but I first purchased some lounge sets from them and have since bought so many dresses and tops and have loved them all!

Have you considered renting, @246810k?

Look at what £50 could get you from, for instance:

Hurr Collective

(Filtered for size 18 and sorted by newness.)

This is dramatic and a change from dresses. Monsoon are also slightly on the large size so it shouldn't be too tight on you

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/delia-drape-jumpsuit-blue-10015800007.html

Oh my goodness, yes. There's heaps of gorgeous Rixo dresses, a couple of Alemais and loads of other great options. I like this one, but loads of others too.

Ted Baker

This is beautiful. I would absolutely rent instead of buy at this price.

That Ted baker dress is lovely but depending on the OPs shape, has the potential to be a bit sacklike.
And since she has said her legs are her best feature, I think she could get away with something shorter to show them off!

Not sure of your style but if you're looking for something a wee bit alternative...

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses/products/mortuary-lace-button-up-midi-dress

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses/products/hera-embroidered-mini-wrap-dress

https://www.disturbia.co.uk/collections/womens-dresses/products/zarina-velour-applique-midi-wrap-dress

This one is a bit over budget but I love how this site shows you the clothes on a plus size model too

https://www.hellbunny.com/products/h40382-tessie-maxi-dress

Lots of sales online at present. I've not bought from them but Roman and M&Co have lots of size 18 dresses on sale at great prices.

I think those shops are a little “mature” for the OP. Even My 65 year old DM always says she feels like an old lady when she goes in those shops!

I love those disturbia ones! And they obviously wouldn’t look as gothy or alternative as they look on the models with their make up and hair etc.

I'm 65. I wouldn't consider anything from those sites/ shops.

On a budget of £50 I would look at charity/ vintage/ second hand; or hire; or a good quality cotton or viscose day dress from any brand that does good quality cotton or viscose day dresses and if need be bling it up with second hand charity shop costume jewellery. Or Cos or Nobody's Child.

I would feel far more dressed up in a good quality cotton dress than a £50 or less "going out" dress

.Cos
Nobody's Child

I completely agree.
Why does 40 and size 18 seem to always = Roman on mumsnet!

On the Cos link there is a gorgeous green flared t-shirt dress which would look lovely dressed up with heels and jewellery. Hair, make up etc.

Obviously depending on your colouring OP as green isn’t for everyone!