Outfit for special event - ideas please

Boden often have Dior New Look type dresses
I’ll have a look.
I bought one a while ago, but it’s a bit ‘creasy’

No fanny, sadly,
the tie comes from a huge piece of fabric in the side seam making a fuller cross-over skirt.

Whitewavemark2
I wasn't initially looking for something showy so very open to ideas if you can point me to somewhere...

Yes Marydoll they are - but the 3 I tried before Christmas were all in the sale so not so bad.

I also looked at Chesca as have had things from tgerd in the past.

I have a nice Ann Balon worn quite a lot but thought maybe O could dye it. Unfortunately I'm fatter than I was when I bought that one!

Marydoll

Beautiful, but expensive!

I know! The SS ones are even more spendy

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

Beautiful, but expensive!

My preference is definitely something quieter than Bombshell.

So I’d go for superb quality that gave me confidence without shouting about it, if that makes sense.

NS That’s the exact one that I was admiring; I like it in orange.
It’s beautiful.
But I’d feel exactly the same way about the tied belt too - that’s where I wouldn’t need any extra ‘bulk’!
Can you tie it at the back instead?

Germanshepherdsmum

A bit revealing for daytime?

Think it depends on the style. Some are very OTT! I would want a day-to-evening one.

It was this one Fanny
www.bombshellhq.com/products/b

I have had 3 bombshell dresses in the post just before Christmas to try GrammyGrammy and one was very nice on the whole (Grace) so I shall go back to Bombshell in case they have new styles.

The collar in particular was gorgeous and the overall shape of the Grace dress was perfect - but unfortunately I can't get on with the bulky tie at the front which bulges over my stomach no matter what! It is an integral part of the dress so can't be altered.
Thank you for reminding me. I hadn't thought of going back.

A bit revealing for daytime?

Here is a link.
Wow, those dresses are gorgeous!

www.bombshellhq.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=bombshell%20hq&ate_adgroup=138124259209&ate_campaign=16816006461&form=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRrRbz-jyrIy4P14MRswvAMhIh1r70oNf8INM3K8w27FxS6iTYdk_NMaAq0EEALw_wcB

Bombshellhq are really flattering. Showing off your bust shape is important. Getting the right shape dress is key. The colours matter too. Don't wear anything washed out. Go bold. Wear a big enough hat too.

I do prefer more natural fabrics by the way - not polyester and not a fan of Jersey on the whole.
Just some where to look ideas would be great.
Thank you.