please inspire a cheapskate frumpy-drawers

[GerrardWinstanley]

I'm taking DP out for a surprise meal on Saturday. Our first proper romantic night out since DD was born nearly a year ago. I'm having the predictable wardrobe crisis. I'd like to get a little bit dressed up but resent throwing money at an outfit I may only wear once (we don't get out much).

Details? I've got very large bosoms and a saggy belly but generally slim-ish. I could probably get away with good jeans and a nice top but I'm trying to get up the courage to get my legs out. I'd like to spend no more than £50 if it's an outfit I won't wear much. I won't have any shoes to match it either. I know popular myth has it that all woman now have a separate room devoted to their shoe collection but I have fewer than 10 and most of those have seen better days.

I'd just like to look and feel a little bit sexy for once. I'll be devastated if I pay for meal and he won't put out.

HEEEEEEEEELP ME!

what size are you? How tall? Nice shoulders and arms?

And what shoes do you already have that you could wear?

what colours do you like? hair?

Something like this could work - enough in the shoulder area so you can wear a bra (I assume from your description you're going to need to), and wrap good for tummy issues. Or this which should just skim over the tummy.

A bit over budget, but gorgeous.

JackieNo that dress is GORGEOUS!
Looks perfect for the OP's brief and lovely colour...

Tell us about shoes and we can work round that! I doubt you'll be able to get both the new outfit AND new shoes. Have you got a really lovely pair of dark jeans already? Otherwise I'd suggest going for a skirt and a top, as you're likely to get more wear out of them than you would a dress.

Colouring? Do you mind arms on show or not?

sold out online but very flattering if the colours are you. wish i'd seen it.

A bit more sedate but the band just under the bust should be flattering.
Another wrap style - subtly sexy.

Oh and what shops do you have access to/usually like?

saw this dress recommended on another thread
here

and enough over for shoes?

shoes