Can you help me find something to wear for my son's civil partnership

[PetuniasandRoses]

My son is having a civil partnership in May in Vienna! It's quite late notice and I need something to wear. It's going to be informal but I want to look party-ish in a stylish way if possible. I'm 5'7'', a size 10 and tend to look best in autumn colours. I prefer looser fitting clothes - definitely no tight tops as I don't have much in the bust area. I am a bit self conscious about my upper arms so would prefer not sleeveless. I was thinking about a maxi skirt with a top or a dress. I've been looking but haven't seen anything quite right yet. Budget is up to around £300 but I'd prefer less if possible. Can you help at all?

How exciting! A few suggestions:
womens Limited Edition Dry Metallic Midi Dress in Gold Metallic | Superdry UK
Blouson Sleeve Midi Dress-Rich Emerald | Boden UK
Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress-Navy | Boden UK

Which shops/shapes do you usually like?

Hi thank you for your responses. I usually shop in high street stores like Next, Mint Velvet, Whistles ... I like meandem but it's a bit out of my price range for everyday. Nothing too floral

Green loose LEEM this could be very Trinny Woodall.

I like the Leem dress! Possibly a bit too formal though. And the blue Boden dress is quite nice too

This one? Florere dresses do hang nicely and aren't too fitted IME. www.reiss.com/style/su164569/q85771#q85771

Caveat - not seen any of these irl and Whistles fabrics can be hit and miss.

This Whistles one here looks as if it could be great on a flat chest, and looks 'occasion's without being too dressy a style. Are the sleeves too short though?

snake print I like this!

I like the Reiss dress but am worried it might be a bit too wintry. I need to have a look at the Whistles dresses irl - they look interesting though. I can live with the sleeves if the rest of the dress is right

Me and Em sale

When did Mint Velvet get so expensive? This is stunning imo.

That meandem dress would be perfect only i dont think I can wear black? Even with the white belt I am worried it won't be right for a CP?

Oh this is stunning 😍

Depends what your son thinks, I guess. My feeling is that he'd like you to have a dress that you love, and not give a hoot if it's black!

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie yeah, good point. It would be worth trying it and seeing what it is like on - thank you for the suggestion

It's so pretty. I'd order it myself if I could possibly justify it!

I love this green maxi skirt from sea salt. I'm not sure about styling it with the blue shirt in the photo, but think a cream or gold shirt the same style would look lovely and stylish.

Orange Never Fully Dresses less formal but still occasion worthy and beautiful.

MAJE sale bargain

The MAJE dress is lovely too! Definitely worth a look - thank you. I think the orange dress would look more formal on me!