Need a killer dress for a 40th in Malaga!

[Frolie]

Going to a fabulous 40th birthday party in Malaga in December! Stunning venue, no expense spared.

I have no idea what to wear! There’s no dress code, but it will be a fabulous event, so anything goes!

I’m 48, 5ft 3 and a curvy size 10 - help!! I’d love a dress that makes me feel great, but don’t know where to start. Happy with bold colours and equally happy with black. Any idea? Have you seen anything with the wow factor?

thank you!! 🤩

In which colour do you look your best, OP?

This is a basic party dress but in a stunning colour
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/bey-mini-sequin-dress-navy/

Or this is a bit different
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/sorry-i-m-late-dress-black/

colour wise, I suit red, green, pinks… I don’t look so grey in pastel shades.

love the first navy sequin dress - although I’m always nervous with low backs as I definitely need a bra! The second dress is amazing but I’m not brave enough for that one!

Reformation does amazing dresses. Lots of different styles. I am dreaming of this one

OP, we need a bit more information. Do you prefer mini or long; short sleeve/sleeveless/ long ? Would you consider trousers and a matching bustier top or are your legs your favourite feature?

What is your budget? What is your hair colour and is there any particular look you are going for? Eg a celebrity at a gala or a star in a movie? - Sabrina Carpenter/ Isla Fisher/ Jennifer Lawrence/ Scarlett Johanson/ Xoe Kravitz?

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/stella-mccartney-satin-one-shoulder-mini-dress-000000000000157701

https://www.allsaints.com/womenswear/rayanna-pleated-midi-dress/W195DD-7081.html?gad_campaignid=23936897179&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADp7WQADTtPMVZ5SPTM62utcuhfDS&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-8XXBhDaARIsADnEOrBZVc5PSqJ31oOWcF8cD3_X-h2VlnPoem8LgK9RQd1ZwOBTy4yKjSsaAvxVEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=google_surfaces&utm_content=googlefreelistings

the second one is horrid! like a prostitute in an 80's movie.

What's the point of this post? You don't like it, don't click like. The End.

I would avoid wolf and badger - I’ve tried them once and couldn’t get over how bad the quality was. Items had to be returned via 3 different couriers so spent a morning going round dropping off parcels at 3 different sites.

https://m.shein.com/de/CHARMVALE-Women-s-Short-Dress-With-High-Neck-Satin-Satin-Sleeves-Bodycon-Hem-And-Contrast-Lace-p-544735718.html?attr_ids=&detailBusinessFrom=0-1_544735718%257C0-2&imgRatio=3-4&isAppointMall=&mallCode=1&pageListType=4&showFeedbackRec=1&src_identifier=undefined

I'd go immediately to Farm Rio with this brief! Beautiful colours and patterns and quality.

i love the look of Farm Rio but am sadly too fat: gorgeous dresses

This is totally different to them but proper bombshell look https://share.google/ZnRhYA9xRGhCXifOM

Thanks so much for suggestions! To answer a few questions … I’ve got dark hair, I don’t mind either a mini dress with heels (as long they’re comfy!) or a longer dress. My legs aren’t very long, sadly!
Sometimes longer dresses do swamp me as I’m a shortie, so ideally a long dress that doesn’t have loads of material! I’m 32DD/E so, I always have to take that in account with dresses as some dresses can make me look matronly!

Love the black mini dress! Thank you It’s a bit pricey, but is definitely a bombshell look. I’m wondering if there’s a similar high street version that’s a bit more pocket friendly!

Love the neckline of this. I don’t normally wear such bold prints but it’s such a great price I might order it to try on. Would be good for summer hols next summer too!

PLEASE DONT ORDER FROM THEM! THEY HAVE POOR REVIEWS. IM GOING TO SEE IF ADMIN WILL TAKE MY POST DOWN

Have a look at Club L London @Frolie for loads of similar styles but less pricey

How much did you want to spend? My thought went straight to Wolf and Badger. Someone upthread said the quality was crap. Wolf and badger aren’t one brand, they are an agency, brands sigh up to be promoted and sold on their site. So it’s not one type of quality. Theres loads of interesting fashion forward stuff on there. But depends if you’re after something a bit more motr.

Not SHEIN surely. Unless you’re pretty strapped I guess.

Malaga can still be pretty hot in December, sunny and early 20s. So I wouldn’t go for long sleeves. I’d have options for layers.