Lovely stylish Mumsnetters, I need your help:
BIL is getting married in Malta in September
In my head I am a glamourous, gorgeous wedding guest, floating around in something fabulous and flattering.
In my mirror I am a dowdy, squishy round the middle tired looking person who has failed so far to find anything and I'm running out of time as we go on holiday this weekend and by the time we get back it will be the sales and I fear my hopes of finding THE outfit might be dashed (and breathe....)
I think I may be able to squeeze in a shopping trip on Friday afternoon sans DCs as lovely MIL will babysit but I need pointing in the right direction and any suggestions would be very gratefully received.
I'm VERY short - 5 foot nowt.
Figure wise I'm size 10 but really want to hide my very post DCs flabby tummy.
I'm big busted so anything high in the neck is out (think Carry On style matron) but so is anything that's too gapey round the boobs(think Barbara Windsor).
I tried on a gorgeous shift dress in Monsoon but it just did nothing for me so I think I need something with a shape as although my middle is substantial in terms of flab it is incredibly short!
I'm thinking something that is fitted round the boobs and then flares out.
Colour wise black is a no no and so are pastels as they make me look washed out.
I'd quite like to go for deep blue or turqouise as have recently dyed my hair dark red (from blonde)and think that would go nicely.
My DDs will be flower girls in pink & green flowery dresses but as long as I don't clash horrifically I obviously don't need to match
See, I have all this criteria but when I go into a shop my mind goes blank and I can't find anything!
Really as long as it's something pretty and suitable for an abroad wedding I don't mind too much what it's like as long as it suits me and is flattering!
Have had a pretty shitty year tbh and have been working very hard, feeling very stressed recently and as Fri is my birthday I'd like to treat myself to something really nice for me (for once) that makes me feel good about myself (for once).
Oh and it has to be highstreet prices but I can manage higher end ie Monsoon/ Karen Millen etc - ie could prob afford up to about £150. I can accessorise no bother and prob quite cheaply but the dress bit is proving hard!!
God, just re-read my post and it sounds really demanding and very specific- how have I not found anything?!
Anyway,if you do see anything suitable I will be very very grateful!!