I have a work event coming up in parliament - needs to be nice, smart but not ‘too much’. I’m a size 10-12 (pear). I love colour. Last time I was there, I wore this dress with black boots:
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/joanie-clothing-releases-collection-with-the-natural-history-museum-17468672/
Any ideas for something similar?