Another “please find me a dress” thread

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I have 2 parties this summer. One is the evening bit of a wedding, no dress code. The other is an evening bar mitzvah party. Dress code is dress to party. No issues with modesty as it is not the religious bit.

I am looking for a maxi dress with a belted, wrap or otherwise defined waist.
I’d like it to be bright or dark, no pastels. Preferably patterned or embellished.
Thick straps or short sleeves. I need to wear a proper bra so nothing sleeveless/one shoulder or spaghetti straps.
Budget up to £150.

Thank you

This is pretty and a nice shape but I fear not bright enough? https://www.monsoon.co.uk/june-floral-kimono-maxi-dress-ivory-20003010016.html

Not a huge fan of this one tbh, but it is bright and a decent shape https://www.johnlewis.com/phase-eight-petite-amaris-floral-dress-multi/p113086333

Hobbs https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-lalena-floral-a-line-maxi-dress-midnight-multi/p113434118 floral - some will love and some will hate this pattern, I think!

I really like this but maybe too dark and you may have opinions about animal print and/or high necklines https://www.johnlewis.com/allsaints-rosie-animal-print-dress-black-white/p113113780 All Saints

Totally doesn't fit the brief but this is very beautiful, so I've linked it anyway. https://www.johnlewis.com/allsaints-skylar-floral-linen-rich-maxi-dress-off-white/p113113781 All Saints again

Gosh I spent 120 on a wedding guest dress recently and thought I was a bit ott spending that much on something i will wear twice at most 🤣 I would love to know how much that pp thinks is adequate and whether or not they will re-wear it?!

£150 is not a low budget for a dress, what a snobbish comment 🙄

I have this in the other colourway. It’s beautiful and a very flattering fit

The orange religion dress arrived. It’s pretty and looks good on me but I don’t think it quite eveningy enough.
I think the short sleeves make it look more daytime. Maybe I need to find a strapless or halter neck bra so I have more options.