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Dress for Christmas event - help

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BadActors · 10/10/2026 11:17

Hi everyone, I need some help finding a dress for a Christmas party (sorry if it's too soon).
People aren't used to seeing me in a dress so I feel a bit nervous. It's a mostly female workplace so i know some will go all out and look fantastic. I'm very senior so don't feel I can be in a short dress or showing lots of cleavage (but happy with some). I haven't worn a dress for ages so am completely lost!

I'm happy to spend to get something right. And I've attached two pics that show dresses I really like the look of (both from Reformation). I'm 5'2, size 12 with boobs.

Help me please.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/10/2026 11:39

The one on the right won't work with boobs, unless you want it all hanging out! The one on the left looks a bit old fashioned - nice for the races, but not for a party.

What sort of venue is it?

GarlicEverything · 10/10/2026 12:06

From Next petite:

Assymetric
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su923185/h80481
Comes in five colours

Midi version:
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su963828/h91939

Red
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su800523/w82757
I like this one for a work party

Glam it up in gold
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su696104/w33719

Safe option black/gold
https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv223185/ad8490

Occasionwear dress choices without high necklines:
https://www.next.co.uk/shop/womens/clothing/dresses/f/neckline-asymmetric~bardot~squareneck~vneck-size-12-sizetype-petite-use-occasionwear

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Dress for Christmas event - help
Dress for Christmas event - help
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