To Think That As We Age ...

I can recommend Taking Shape: bright clothes, and big sizes. An Australian company, a bit pricier than UK but lovely fabrics. Like Yours, check the size guide.

I’ve used ‘Taking Shape’ several times. For larger ladies. Have a look, there’s loads to choose from

Depends where in the world you live, if it’s the UK, I thoroughly recommend Kit & Kaboodle &/or Lagenlook Clothing, or if you have the skills why not make your own?

GrannyGravy13

Have a look at Sahara.co.uk lots of linen and cotton styles.

I honestly wouldn't recommend Sahara, I bought an expensive outfit once which hung like a rag and cost a fortune. It went straight back.

I still love fashion just not quite as much as I used to do! There are some clothes I love that are ‘suitable’ but many I adore that are not appropriate for a 67 year old! The trouble is my mind hasn’t changed from when I was young and styles that looked nice then would look ridiculous now! It is not helpful that I have remained the same size, just a whole lot saggier in body and face!

Try Popsy they also do alterations to their clothes so that they fit length wise - you just need to let them know
www.popsyclothing.co.uk

Roman?

SeaSalt do dresses in larger sizes, maybe worth a look. Their returns are very easy and free, so you can always order 2 sizes if you’re not sure, and return the other.

On Facebook there is a group "preloved wedding and occasion outfits Uk"
Full of things you may not have thought about...
And people selling/buying.

I have sold a dress on there.

I buy almost all my clothes online from euphoriaboutique.uk

Bright and cheerful, a lot go up to 22, and many are loose-fit, so fit bigger than that.

Many years ago I saw a large stand-up comedienne who said, "If you've got it, Decorate it!" and, although it took me a while to be brave enough to do that, it's a great freedom. We (or at least I) have been told for so long to wear dark, "slimming" colours - if you're 5'2" and 18/20 (me), nothing is dark enough to make me look slim, so I'm happy to be bright and cheerful and decorated.

(That said, the diet continues.....😉😜)

If you want colour...

My daughter who is your size wore one of these dresses to her brother's wedding and looked fantastic.

Doesn't have to be a dress, you could choose a top and wear with trousers as others have said...

www.heritageclothings.com/collections/all-items?filter.v.availability=1&page=3

This company does a "try before you buy"
...expensive but lovely items here:

rixolondon.com/collections/extended-sizing-capsule?page=1

And these people do some lovely pieces:
grizas.com/

A friend got a nice outfit from here:
froxx.co.uk/

The trouble with lots of clothes for "larger ladies" (and maybe for smaller ones but I'm not looking at those) is the horrible frumpyness offered to us for more formal events - or, alternatively wafty synthetics.

I wear a lot of linen and have a couple of nice linen Chesca outfits that work for "events" some linen and one a Jersey (but not a polyester) dress.

Maybe you should try doing what I did for my daughter's wedding and buy one thing you really love even if you haven't seen it as an "outfit" yet- I bought a chunky cotton lace coat which was expensive (for me) but truly lovel..
And then, over a few months I found things I liked that would just show it off but which I'd wear again. I bought slim ankle length trousers and smart (wide fit) shoes and a smart but simple top (obviouslythis was only seen as a background to the lace). I only bought things I knew I'd be happy to wear later. The coat was the star of the show and appears in all the "main" photos but later it was off and I was totally relaxed without anything fussy going on.

I have tried Bombshell dresses which are always lovely from one angle but give me a "matronly" bust irrespective of the bra I wear. ..
Oh, and get your underwear first or everything will look less lovely!

Good luck. There will be something out there.

I have had no luck with John Lewis personal shoppers I'm afraid.

I'm size 18/20 and getting shorter. I love browsing websites for clothing and finding bargains. I've a lovely pair of wide leg trousers half price from George at Asda. Had to chop 3 inches off the bottoms. But they are so comfortable and they have been admired every time I've worn them. For a wedding they would look great with a silky black top and a long floaty jacket. I think the Asian look of a longish tunic with narrow trousers is great as well, add a long scarf for drama. You can also wear flat glittery shoes, no need for heels.

Casdon

M0nica

Why do people think that weddings require new clothes?

Even when I was mother of the groom, I wore something for a special occasion that I had bought a year or two before and worn only a couple of times. new top and shoes and a bit of braid. Had I ever been mother of the bride, I would have acted no differently.

Because it’s fun to try and choose new things if you enjoy clothes? There’s nothing nicer than a new outfit that really suits you and you feel good in. I know that’s not the case for everybody, but it’s how I feel anyway.

Casdon I totally agree with everthing your wrote, but I cannot see how it is relevant to what I posted.

No worries, Aggie! Digressing wildly… I never forget meeting a woman in a lift at JL. We must have looked at each other and smiled rather wearily. She then came out with the wonderfully funny comment “I seem to have lost the art of browsing!” We both laughed and it still makes me smile now.
She looked lovely and stylish somehow!

Woolywoman Yes there was a rail of clothes waiting for me , sadly they were all dresses with floaty coats in very pretty pale silky material ! In February?
She took one look at me and wheeled it away ,
I don’t think I’m that ugly 🤷‍♀️
My Daughter was with me , she managed very well and got several lovely outfits ,
I’m sorry , I didn’t mean to imply they were not a good idea , but just that it didn’t work for me

Sorry you had a bad experience, Aggie. Both times I had a rail full of clothing waiting for me in a private suite-type place, where I could sit down and rest in between trying different things on. You can specify a budget. The stylist contacts you beforehand to discuss your needs.
I do not work for JL, btw!

I too am bored with clothes. I'm quite small but even so nothing makes me go Wow or inspires me any more. I really do agree with the OP, it's because I've worn so many styles and colours over the decades that it all now looks like the same old, same old. I'd happily wear a burkha.

I was looking for a mother of the groom outfit last year , I’m size 20
The kids booked me in for a personal shopper in JL
She had 2 blouses and one pair of trousers , I never was so fed up . They were a fortune !
I did wear the blouse and trousers , at the wedding , but they have been at the back of the wardrobe ever since !

Whenever - not whoever.

OldHag

Have you tried Patra?
I've only bought a couple of tops from them but everyone says how nice they look whoever I wear them.

My clothes are mainly Joe Brown's with a bit of Sea Salt and M&S. Mostly bought on EBay or in the sales. I'm an 18 and go for trousers or long skirts or maxi dresses. Can't wear heels now so I look for bright coloured flats. I like the fact that, at my age, no one can tell me what to wear.