Fabulous black dress needed

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I need a great dress suitable for both a work lunch and work drinks. Preferably maxi but would consider midi. Sleeves, round neckline preferred but also possibly a smart V. Not keen on puffy sleeves. Ideally with some sort of waist or belt. Size 10. Budget up to £200

Hobbs would be a good option!

I can't seem to post a link though 🧐

This is rather nice:

Me & Em

This is over budget but wondrously impressive:

Batsheva

And this is way under … But ditto:

Cos demonstrating budgetary restraint

www.hobbs.com/product/marissa-dress/0224-5606-9845L00-HOBBS-BLACK.html#cgid=clothing-dresses-black&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0224-5606-9845L00-HOBBS-BLACK&pos=7

Over budget but it's what i would opt for if possible

www.hobbs.com/product/towneley-satin-dress/0224-5574-9045L00-BLACK.html#cgid=clothing-dresses-black&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0224-5574-9045L00-BLACK&pos=45

This I like too

Jolie Moi Parker Midi Dress, Black (johnlewis.com)

Thanks great suggestions so far. I would never have expected to like one of the Hobbs dresses but I think I’ll try it

I really like this
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su538381/aw0218#aw0218

Also lovely but very clingy. Might have to try it

Slightly over budget, but there are discount codes for new customers or app orders, plus a couple of sizes are available cheaper on The Outnet. Neckline can be fastened higher so it’s less revealing.

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/norma-kamali/clothing/maxi-dresses/tie-front-stretch-jersey-maxi-dress/1647597316104991

Lovely but very,very long!

I really admire Batsheva Hay for designing dresses that go from size 0 to size 20. She'd have no truck with the "you have to be tall, thin and young to wear that" mindset.

I’m a bit sad there are fewer (if any) photos of larger sized women modelling more recent Batsheva collections. They were a wonderful thing on the website. And the clothes often looked better, or shall I say, took on a different life, on curvier bodies than on typically bony models.

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Imperfect fantasy:

Petar Petrov

Perfect reality:

Realisation

I really like this one and it's very affordable.

Joannie Black Brocade dress

Joe Browns?
https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/make-a-statement-velour-dress-wf133

I quite like this - if you live in London you could ick this (or something similar) up for about 40 in their outlet store. https://www.aspiga.com/products/victoria-round-neck-3-4-sleeve-dress-black?variant=42309694881972&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&ate_adgroup=&ate_campaign=19958856894&form=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5BgEb8-5hm9Z4a0yyuxgY-NANWResEHgd6B-BYf2TdEEktJ23H2escBoCuRUQAvD_BwE

Reformation has some nice black dresses
https://www.thereformation.com/products/blaire-knit-dress/1316529BLK.html?dwvar_1316529BLK_color=BLK]]

How about a jumpsuit https://www.phase-eight.com/product/myleen-black-velvet-jumpsuit-222496050.html#navAjax=true&is=true&cgid=black-dresses&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=222496050&pos=23

Thanks, there are some great suggestions here. I’ve gone for Hobbs satin one up thread which doesn’t look too Hobbs. But I’m in the market for another one so working my way through the other suggestions. Have a few nicer work events coming up

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/category/women/clothing/dresses/?style=Cocktail&style=Maxi&style=Midi&style=Party&colour=Black&size=M&size=S&price_max=200

I think this is lush: https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/new-in/products/coco-tiered-applique-party-dress

And this is in the sale… you’d be stealing from them really! https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/sale/products/minna-metallic-stripe-black-cotton-dress

Aspiga has a lovely black needle cord dress that is a bit over budget but very versatile and can be dressed up or down www.aspiga.com/products/victoria-round-neck-3-4-sleeve-dress-black?variant=42309695111348&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&ate_adgroup=&ate_campaign=19958856894&form=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD4mDLh_IGnxLKqLUYy6WRe3bvQ0R&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7fSo0PWXiQMVoY5QBh1cKBtKEAQYASABEgLrFfD_BwE

I just bought this, its such a flattering easy wear.

https://www.hush-uk.com/talen-long-sleeved-knitted-maxi-dress-black/010594-0456.html