Help with dress

[SpunkyKhakiScroller]

Hi ladies. I have seen you do wonders for others and I hope you can help me as well. I have been invited to a lunchtime event at the House of Lords as a plus one.

I am a very casual dresser and never go to fancy places so all my wardrobe can offer is Jersey dresses. I am 46, wear size 20 and have large boobs and belly. I look best in yellow and pink. I have a foot problem which means I only wear trainers. My only formal shoes are a pair of plain black flats so whatever I choose, those are the shoes I will wear.

I am attaching some photos of the best candidates from my wardrobe - I am hopeless at accessories but perhaps one of them can be dressed up to do the job? If not, I am open to suggestions to buy something - preferably under £100. I strongly prefer natural fibres though I can get away with viscose.

Thanks in advance for your help!

P.S Apologies for the state of my room, I am mid-declutter.

It's a great dress I have it in two colours

I can't believe that's you.....wow!!!

Yes I should have. It’s been a long day. May I say your user name is spot on.

Ouch ….

Good on you for asking and accepting advice, you look great in the new gear!

@SpunkyKhakiScroller sorry for the delay - I’ve only just seen this.
You look amazing in the dress! I actually think it’s fine for HOL with a jacket (as others have suggested)

That looks fab on you - you have a lovely figure and is perfect for HoL

That looks lovely!

You look amazing in the Uniqlo dress and with nice shoes and jewellery I think it’s actually fine for your event. It’s understated and classy in the colour etc.

I also think that length of dress suits better than some of the shorter ones.

Are you sure you are a 20? All of those dresses look loose on you and you don't look a size 20. I am 14/16 and you are the same size as me.

Finery all the way and a good price.

I wanted to share what I look like on the day. Opted not to wear the body in the end but it doesn't make a lot of difference. Thanks again for all your help ladies!

You look completely magnificent!

Congratulations - excellent glow up. Hope you had a brilliant day.

You look great OP!

You look great. The dress and little cardigan look so elegant.

You look amazing OP! What a transformation! You look wonderful. Elegant and sophisticated. Love it!

I would definitely get that dress in every colour, if you can.

(Am I seeing a string of pearls?)

Gorgeous!

OP, that dress looks fab on you. You have a waist! Don't hide it. Front drape means you can hide the meno belly but still emphasise your waist. Also cosider adding belts where appropriate. Belt wearing has revolutionised my wardrobe.

That looks so good. Enjoy.

You look fab OP!

You look wonderful!

I don’t often comment on these threads but you look absolutely beautiful in that dress. What a transformation from your initial pictures. Mumsnet is so toxic so much of the time but threads like this keep me here.

The outfit is absolutely perfect for your event. I hope it’s given you the confidence for a wardrobe overhaul. I suspect you will be glowing when you’re at the House of Lords. Walk tall. You look magnificent.

Well done OP, you've come a long way from where we first started - brilliant!

None of them, sorry! Especially if you have to wear black flats.

You've got a really decent shape and carry your weight well. You could look so much better in something more structured. And I'm DESPERATE for you to get a better bra that really hoists your boobs!