Outfit for special event - ideas please

Would it be very rude to ask what dress size you are, and roughly your budget? And what time of year the occasion will take place?

Imagine a very strongly coloured big hat and matching bag and shoes.... If this dress would suit you then loud accessories will stop it washing you out. www.evans.co.uk/plus-size-dress-sweet-slv-208186stone?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRqpu44pwzlvSp8jQFhpQCJ-6Z2uqj8hfyME4OEG0V462oa4nmB9MKsaApbKEALw_wcB

Thanks PinkCosmos - yes. I'm not great in jersey unless very casual.

GrammyGrammy about 5'7" so not too short - but I'm a total wash-out in beige abd Creams!

Missed the link
www.monsoon.co.uk/womens/dresses/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRqyppbSk3xVUHkGUAlDNhP63mN_Q4ujuDoxMfo2h92eJo8J11VUp70aAriHEALw_wcB

Monsoon have some lovely new things in stock.

I am apple shaped with a reasonable bust. I don't suit fitted waist dresses as I have no waist.

I bought a midi length wrap dress with three quarter sleeves for a wedding we went to last year. It wasn't an expensive brand.

The style was more flattering than an empire line which can make you look pregnant if you are apple shaped.

I can't recommend any fancy brand names but I would recommend this style of dress, but not in jersey fabric which is too clingy

Here we are- linen blend and in the sale! www.evans.co.uk/plus-size-dress-sweet-slv-208186stone?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRqpu44pwzlvSp8jQFhpQCJ-6Z2uqj8hfyME4OEG0V462oa4nmB9MKsaApbKEALw_wcB

www.next.co.uk/style/st430366/d43758#d43758

Are you tall? www.dancingleopard.co.uk/products/havanna-maxi-wrap-dress-in-abstract-white-on-blue?variant=39670288973895¤cy=gbp&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRp9qUUo6bZRiEiAs7VsiBlSOhHQG6s7BLComB8njlrQIUoKBhUvZrAaAnGFEALw_wcB

NancyMac sadly too small at the bust.
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Interesting collection though.

Thanks Wyllow3 yes. I have gone for Chesca in the past. They always have some nice summer linens - and they wear well too even though mine are printed.

Thank you NotAGran55 I went to John Lewis, Chesham, Next and Phase 8 this morning. The ones I liked the look of (and which might suit me) were mostly polyester unfortunately. I expect it's because it takes placement prints so well.

chescadirect.co.uk/collections/dresses?adscale=1&campaign_id=12452931109&utm_campaign=Dynamic+Search+Ads+%28Google%29&utm_source=adscale_search&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&device=c&creativeId=616730819663&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRojgRznsMI7WKgKAKZK0Lnw79_ObW_8cwx94KgsZzUBZL3vX7wfqzgaAnx9EALw_wcB

these look like they would suit your needs and a bit less expensive.

Problem atm is so many dresses are waisted in one way or another and these have some nice empire line dresses.

Thanks NotAGran
That was fun browsing.
So far, I’ll be wearing this to the hypothetical wedding (and yes, I know I shouldn’t wear navy!)
www.johnlewis.com/gina-bacconi-jayden-lace-and-chiffon-caped-maxi-dress-navy/p109470137

Yes Norah, maybe- but I think the top/trousers would have to be "of a sort". I saw some silk plisse outfits before Christmas for example, with layers in several blue-through to-indigo colours and then darker silk trousers in the same colour range... something like that might work Norah.

I'll look at LK Bennett and Nancy Mac. Thanks. 👍

www.johnlewis.com/browse/women/womens-dresses/wedding-guest/_/N-flwZ1z0ropu?imageId=&sortBy=priceHigh&chunk=2

Link to the John Lewis wedding guest dresses.

I've a very large bust, for me easier complete coverage is lovely slim black trousers and a pretty top. Pieces purchased to fit small lower section and big bust always look best, I think. Would that work?

Thanks

Sorry Mary!
www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses

Also available at next and JL

Well look at LKBennett

I cant do links, but I did try to post some photos but they won’t go

Stop it Fanny! I'm hooked!!!

Another link
www.nancymac.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=789200077&utm_content=44026425514&utm_term=nancy%20mac&gadid=189555966239&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRpKabqSqXoRJo9DM2s_PS_x6nrBKKPHxOuzOOL3N4OJYcHl6uwgSyQaAt44EALw_wcB

Gorgeous.
Very Katherine Hepburn

One of my favourite online shops is NancyMac, there’s rarely a garment that I don’t like.

Oooh Mary!
They're beautiful 😍 ... even more pricy though...
But lovely

FannyCornforth

Samantha Sung dresses are a similar shape to the Grace dress
samanthasung.com/en-gb/collections/dresses#0

I love that style, but probably wouldn't suit a wee dumpy Glesca Granny!
However, I can dream!