Search for the perfect dress...

So as of Sunday it is officially Party Season!

Time to pull out the Bridget Jones pants, condition the winter damaged hair like mad and dress to impress.

Back in July, in preparation for a friends wedding I went a little bit dress mad and bought nearly every dress I liked from my favourite High Street shops. I ended up wearing this dress from Primark, which the Mr very quickly named 'The Plate Dress' as it reminded him of his Grandma's china. Charming!

I digress.. Anyway, this shopping spree has led to me having a wardrobe full of beautiful summery dresses, perfect for Weddings, Christenings and Summer occasions. None that are remotely suitable for the chilly December evenings we will no doubt be subject to over the next month.

Which leads me to a bit of a predicament...

I'm not sure Mr could cope with another dress shopping frenzy, and I really would like something new to wear to my work 'Jamboree!' on the 20th.

It is gong to be a formal affair, but one that isn't too dressy. If it were really dressy, I think I would like to wear this dress from New Look. I love the way it elegantly fits around a curvy figure.

I need something that isn't too long, nor too short, too sparkly or too plain.

Any thoughts?