1 dress, 2 themes

[Eminybob]

I have 2 events coming up, both of which have a “theme” and I’m hoping to find a dress to wear for both which covers both briefs.

1st is a summer party. Work do, it’s evening, open air, June. Theme is “carnival”, lots of colour, etc. It’s work and I’m a manager so nothing too daring!

2nd is a wedding anniversary in September. Theme is “Hawaiian” colour again etc. Family so a bit more relaxed.

I’m not generally a lots of colour and prints type of person which is why I’m hoping to find something I can wear to both and I think the themes are not too dissimilar?

Any suggestions welcome. Budget up to £100. Size 8/10, mid 40’s. Thank you clever stylish Mumsnetters 😊

Farm Rio? Although I think even the sale section would be above your budget.

Not seen that brand before, but wow what beautiful dresses 😍
But yeah, sadly more than I would be willing to pay as I don’t think I’d get enough wears.

This one is a bit over budget, floral/botanical without being over the top. Wear with orange shoes/handbag for more colour.
https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-petite-teagan-botanical-pure-linen-dress-ivory-navy/p113393765

If you go to John Lewis and filter dresses by floral/abstract/leaves&trees, there are loads to choose from.
This one is abstract print in a pretty green.
https://www.johnlewis.com/nobodys-child-maddie-geometric-linen-rich-midi-dress-green-natural/p113260768

A bit over budget as well but there might be something here.
https://palava.co/collections/womens-dresses

What size? There are over 500 tropical print dresses on Vintedhttps://www.vinted.co.uk/catalog?search_text=tropical%20print%20dress

Heritage

https://www.heritageclothings.com/collections/angodiva?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgr6MwImDjQMVWZJQBh3aOSozEAAYASAAEgJA0_D_BwE

Some beautiful options, thank you all.

I especially love that Claire dress from Heritage 😍

This would work and with plenty of budget over too www.zara.com/uk/en/printed-midi-dress-p03226275.html?v1=444108340&v2=2420896

I’d go tropical. Some ideas from Next.

There's usually a good selection of Farm Rio on Ebay at around £100. Some worn and some new (suspect they leak out of the factory!)

That Heritage Clothing's very engaging, too. Nice find!

I ended up ordering one from Next, thanks for the suggestion @Gundogday

this one - https://www.next.co.uk/style/su528522/aw8887#aw8887

As I could see myself wearing it on holiday too. Will see what it looks like when it comes as I am a little worried it might be a bit too casual.

Ohhh … I’m sad you didn’t choose the Claire dress from Heritage. It looked perfect!

It is gorgeous. I just don’t know if I’d get as much wear out it (frugal shopper here 🤣)

Has anyone ordered from heritage?
I’ve sent the Next dress back and am thinking about ordering the Claire, but not sure on sizing.
I am usually a comfortable 10, and the small size measurements are fine for bust and hips, but too small for waist. I’m quite straight up and down so if I order the medium to fit my waist it would be far too big on the bust. The blurb says there is no stretch.
Can’t really be doing with ordering 2 and sending one back.
I just don’t think the shape is for me sadly.

I have no personal knowledge of their clothes, but 100% cotton should be easy to have tailored to fit. So I’d get the larger size and seek out your best local alterations service.

Hi OP, how about this one from Next?

Next

or this one?

Next

I’m not a massive colour fan so I’d choose something like this

https://mintvelvet.com/products/blue-palm-print-midi-dress

Also… it’s only a top but this fits both themes brilliantly imho 😂

https://mintvelvet.com/products/orange-ruffle-front-top-2

Love this!