Help me find a dress for my uni reunion!

[clareykb]

20 years uni reunion in the autumn...posh russel group collegiate one I that makes a difference. Need a black tie dress and having young kids haven't needed one for years. Any ideas? am 5 foot 9 and a size 12, slim arms, legs and shoulders but a mum tum! Budget £100 but flexible for the right thing as have a potential other event I could wear it for. Am also really pale and freckly so pastels and yellow are a no go!

www.phase-eight.com/product/leah-ruched-midi-dress-221420463.html#navAjax=true&is=true&cgid=sale-dresses&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=priceBands&prefv1=30%-50%%20off&prefn2=size&prefv2=12&pid=221420463&pos=3

www.phase-eight.com/product/valencia-one-shoulder-midaxi-dress-221356529.html#isSecondPage=false&start=0&sz=60&is=true&cgid=sale-dresses&prefn1=priceBands&prefv1=30%-50%%20off&prefn2=size&prefv2=12&pid=221356529&pos=1

www.phase-eight.com/product/barbara-applique-floral-dress-206674432.html#isSecondPage=false&start=0&sz=60&is=true&cgid=sale-dresses&prefn1=priceBands&prefv1=30%-50%%20off&prefn2=size&prefv2=12&pid=206674432&pos=48

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/mango-susane-pleated-halterneck-dress-medium-blue/p112005881?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_bmV0LndoYXRzYXBwLldoYXRzQXBwLlNoYXJlRXh0ZW5zaW9u

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? www.johnlewis.com/allsaints-hadley-cowl-neck-midi-slip-dress/p5679893?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_bmV0LndoYXRzYXBwLldoYXRzQXBwLlNoYXJlRXh0ZW5zaW9u

You could rent?

Have a look here:

Hurr

Thanks some good options will look at renting too... I hadn't thought of that but way back I hired a posh maternity frock for a wedding so have no idea why I didn't

https://www.johnlewis.com/lace-beads-nanta-embellished-midi-dress-black/p111794366

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/bash/dresses/midi-dress/ruched-cutout-crepe-midi-dress/1647597321178999

https://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-melike-pleated-halterneck-midi-dress-green-mid/p111613235

https://www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-stardust-pleated-one-shoulder-maxi-dress-green-slate/p111858050

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/claudie-pierlot/dresses/mini-dress/metallic-fil-coupe-georgette-mini-dress/1647597323705392

So body shape wise you sound the same height/ size/ body shape as me and I just bought this dress and love it, I felt really good in it- and skinny! The colours made me feel like I wasn't hiding away as well.

https://www.debenhams.com/product/goddiva-floral-print-flutter-sleeve-maxi_p-5aed1f04-dbc1-455b-9b47-fde675c089c6?colour=Orange&size=10&istCompanyId=76f7277d-6e78-4dc2-aaff-1eb77fae16b0&istFeedId=258a4886-8f3c-47ef-9369-d1eda8d84501&istItemId=rmpimarrm&istBid=t&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzby1BhCQARIsAJ_0t5OgFysU68txcAs2AylbSfZoS5eSDqeE27t2DbTw1cOwfLdzZNs8BaAaAjt4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I am a 12 top 14 bottom usually but bought this it in a size 10 and it fit easily.

I also bought this one and LOVE it, but it comes up small. I had to get a 16 in this one because of the band under the bust. But it feels really fun to wear and a lovely material.

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/biba/biba-one-shoulder-maxi-dress-982157

Both gotten lots of compliments!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/5104480-you-dont-have-to-quote-the-whole-original-post?reply=136266841

That Debenhams Goddiva dress is lovely but not black tie.

https://www.hirestreetuk.com I’ve used this before for rental and it’s been great. Nice long hire periods too, so you have time to get a different dress if the one you choose is no good.

I do like that Debenhams one but I have a really similar one already and the colours don't look fab on me ..fit does though.