Is this mutton dressed as lamb?

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https://www.nobodyschild.com/en-ie/products/black-velvet-balloon-sleeve-jupiter-mini-dress-d254744blk

I just started a thread on what to wear to my husband’s 60th party. Is this too young? It’ll be longer on me as I’m short

No idea of my hip measurement but size 10-12.
It’s not until 20th February so have a bit of time

I think it's lovely and would look great on someone your age.

The venue sounds lovely. I don’t like any of the dresses though, sorry. I think the fabrics all look a bit ‘cheap’ and the shape of the first one is rather ‘little girlish’.

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/luiza-hotfix-mini-dress-10010770050.html

https://www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-petite-violet-velvet-mini-dress/p114371879

That Disturbia dress is great and will look very cool with tights and boots.

I'm sorry but I really don't like it. It's cheap and nasty. It doesn't even suit the model wearing it, and she's probably 15 and would look good in a dishcloth! *you've lost 3x stone and that is BLOODY MARVELLOUS!!!! I think you can find something so much better than this, spend a bit more if you can - you deserve it, and it's a big occasion. Maybe even use a personal shopper.
This is only my personal opinion - which you may find worthless.

Dame Joan Collins once said "rather mutton dressed as lamb, than mutton dressed as mutton!" Make of that what you will.

It’s absolutely not a young person’s dress! 35+ I would say

Love it! I think it’s classic tbh so great for any age. Only downside for me would be big boobs - I think those tight shirred tops are really unflattering if you are ample up top!

Please don't tell other people how to express themselves. It's Orwellian.

She's a showman. She's expected to look flashy. In real life it doesn't carry as well. And even Kylie is struggling a bit now. 😬 You don't want to be " try too hard" in that way.

I'm 73, big boobs still even after losing 2.5 stone recently. In terms if finding a style I've found it helpful to look for certain features in clothes then trying them on regardless of my initial reaction or the age or size of the model wearing it in the photo. So I really like the nobody's child dress because : sleeves, check; lower neckline that doesnt actually expose boobs, check; has a bit of a shape, check; colour that suits me, check; skirt length that doesnt make me look like a mushroom, check. I havent bought much because I'm still losing weight but I have to have something to wear! and I've managed to buy some of the most beautiful clothes that suit me doing this. Enjoy the dress, the party and the shopping!

No that looks fine...

The hobbs green dress is stunning! Classy, elegant, simple lines, but with enough of a twist to really turn heads! The dress you wish YOU were wearing instead of seeing it on someone else!

Well I'm going say mutton dressed as lamb if I want. I don't think the sheep will mind.

I think it looks like a kid's party dress..

I think the elastic top will do the opposite, sadly, with bigger boobs.

Get something more tailored on the top.

Ok. I’ve gone mad and ordered the Hobbs one too. If they are both good then I can keep both. The Disturbia one isn’t as dressy so I think if it’s nice I’ll have plenty of occasions for it… theatre, drinks, dinner etc. Fingers crossed 🤞. Thank for the support and good advice.

It's perfect. Mutton can dress any way it likes! Not that you're mutton! I'm a bit older than you. But more important that you feel comfortable in it.

This is a much better option in my opinion.

Not at all mutton! It is gorgeous. 😍

I think given why you’re saying losing lots of weight etc this would do you no justice. I think a nice shift dress would be fab, maybe a bit of colour in it and belt round the waist. This isn’t the one for you op, you need something funner and classier that shows off your figure. Maybe like this https://www.freemans.com/products/freemans-x-sophie-ellis-bextor-jaquard-green-mini-dress/_/A-21S752_12?utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GS%20-%20Womens%20-%20Dresses%20-%20%5BPMax%5D%20-%20%5BPLA%5D&ns_mchannel=PLA&ns_source=google&ns_campaign=GS%20-%20Womens%20-%20Dresses%20-%20%5BPMax%5D%20-%20%5BPLA%5D&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20281769669&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08blwIT-kQMVj5dQBh0-rw2gEAQYAiABEgIwSfD_BwE

https://www.boden.com/products/women-kate-velvet-shirt-dress-sapphire-blue-d1469blu?_pos=6&_sid=34b0a593b&_ss=r

https://www.boden.com/products/women-jocelyn-short-velvet-dress-midnight-ocean-d1450blu?_pos=11&_sid=34b0a593b&_ss=r

I know it’s a bit out of favour on Mumsnet, but I think Boden has some nice velvet dresses (if you want velvet) that could suit your body shape and they come in petite sizes. The sleeves on the nobody’s child one look a bit too voluminous to me but you’d need to try on and see what you think!

Not seen it in real life but hope it’s nice.