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Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!

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NoMumLeftBehindSaidKevin · 04/11/2026 22:05

Wonder if you can help me please Mumsnet wise ones, I am a size 12, rounded tummy/C-section pouch, good boobs. I want a dress for a December party that’s really striking and impressive, but sexy. But would like maybe elbow length sleeves, red, green or gold, maybe velvet or sequins. I don’t love my legs so full length or calf. Have ordered a sequinned Kayla Wildman one and although I am 40 maybe feels slightly more traditional than I would like, would like to be a bit more current which I realise may be tricky with all of the other requests above. Budget about £300 although would go slightly more for something utterly perfect..

Thank you so much for any suggestions! The search is evading me!

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gravitarse · Yesterday 20:43

What the actual fuck is sister Jayne?

Stoptheworld101 · Yesterday 22:54

gravitarse · Yesterday 20:43

What the actual fuck is sister Jayne?

A very cool clothing brand. Some designs are a bit iffy, but generally, their stuff is so cool 😎

gravitarse · Today 01:30

They look like sofa fabric

EleanorMc67 · Today 02:50

NoMumLeftBehindSaidKevin · Yesterday 20:41

Thank you! Like the Roman one lots.

I think, if you're wanting to look more current/stylish, then Sister Jane would be a better choice than Roman - it has more edge. There are quite a lot of other options on their website.

EleanorMc67 · Today 02:56

What about Queens of Archive? These are all £300-400.

https://queensofarchive.com/collections/all-dresses

Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
EleanorMc67 · Today 02:56

Also Queens of Archive.

Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Event Dress for 40 Yr Old but Still Want to be Sexy!
Namechangewegovyjune26 · Today 06:53

gravitarse · Yesterday 20:43

What the actual fuck is sister Jayne?

🙄🙄

Namechangewegovyjune26 · Today 06:54

EleanorMc67 · Today 02:56

What about Queens of Archive? These are all £300-400.

https://queensofarchive.com/collections/all-dresses

Came to suggest this brand ❤️

Askandyforcompo · Today 09:08

Liberty have some beautiful dresses just as you describe.

Raiderofthelostbattenburg · Today 09:12

Rixo is worth a look.

https://rixolondon.com/products/amari-dress-bordeaux

LifeMakesMyFaceAche · Today 16:02

Fat face have some gorgeous dresses at the moment

https://www.fatface.com/style/sv113422/y57916
https://www.fatface.com/style/sv080387/y69893

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