I hesitate to ask because I'm very difficult. 😞
DD has asked me to come to a formal fundraising function being held by a club she attends. I feel I have to go, for her. I really don't want to ðŸ˜.
It is being advertised as a 'ball' but there will be a Scottish ceilidh as well as dancing.
I have already spent HOURS doom scrolling looking for something to wear with growing panic. I'm recalling all the past events in my life where I felt self-conscious, frumpy, badly put together, all my flaws on show with ever increasing misery. I don't want DD to sense this in me.
My searching is informed by this.
Practicalities
1.It's a Ceilidh - extremely vigorous dancing so nothing I will stand on and fall flat on my face (like I nearly did at my wedding). It can't be too long. I would love something below mid-calf - the sort of length HRH Kate often wears.
- I'm on a tight budget. I've actually been looking on Vinted a lot.
Absolute no-nos.
Nothing that exposes too much of my back (I have ugly moles).
No thin straps or strapless.
No satin or clingy fabrics that will reveal my lumpy thighs and droopy bum.
No body-con styles at all.
My body shape and taste
I have narrow shoulders with wider hips. I'm mid-fifties and about a size 12. I prefer classy to glamorous (but maybe need to be pushed out my comfort zone a little). I suit navy and greens and teals and black etc.
Dresses I have felt most comfortable in in the past.
Ones that skim my hips and then flare out.
Fitted-ish around upper body.
Ones that have some sort of sleeve - fluttery or cap even. Seems to balance me out.
If you can suggest where to look or things to consider I'd be so grateful.