Few ideas:

https://staud.clothing/collections/dresses/products/albee-dress-black

https://shopacler.com/collections/dresses/products/pithill-maxi-dress-navy-metallic?variant=49199810674992

https://ajeworld.com/collections/dresses/products/reflection-ombre-gown-ivory-acacia-yellow

https://co-collections.com/collections/dresses/products/long-sleeve-sash-dress-dress-red

https://us.stinegoya.com/collections/festive-dressing/products/long-sleeve-fitted-blazer-jacket-abstract-embellishment

https://int.temperleylondon.com/products/clove-velvet-trousers-scarlet

https://toteme.com/products/satin-trench-dress-pearl


If it were me, I’d take the opportunity to take my perimenopausal boobs on a tour with a vivienne Westwood dress or corset:

https://www.viviennewestwood.com/en-gb/women/clothing/dresses/sunday-dress-grey-stripes/1101032Z-W00VT--GREY-STRIPES.html

Nieman Marcus

This website has a lot of great pieces

Love this set

https://www.azafashions.com/products/vedika-m-silk-printed-kaftan-with-pant/582869

And this dress
https://www.azafashions.com/products/vedika-m-hand-brush-painted-asymmetric-draped-kaftan/421329?utm_country=us&size=XS&wpsrc=Google%20AdWords&wpscid=&wpsnetn=x&wpkwn=&wpkmatch=&wpcrid=&wpcid=21081449007&wpkwid=&wpscn=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=crossnetwork_meta_bl_cl&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADh4va2MygcT2HM2G9Io540i5HoHf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0O230p3diQMVIV9HAR0Y-inaEAQYASABEgL88_D_BwE

This jumpsuit
https://www.azafashions.com/products/deepika-arora-contrasting-pleated-frill-jumpsuit/555753

I love this but it’s $30 so probably not great quality. But this vibe might work

https://www.amazon.com/Printed-Lounge-Length-Kaftan-Summer/dp/B0B8566933/ref=asc_df_B0B8566933?mcid=735bf6f9c9c23c72bf331ed60e4b87ff&hvocijid=1060406133198072501-B0B8566933-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1060406133198072501&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061285&hvtargid=pla-2281435177898&psc=1

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/angry-owl-pink-ombre-modal-satin-draped-maxi-dress-ayol122303.html

This whole website is good stuff

Yeah very unique!

This brand is pricey but I like the looks
https://m.shopbop.com/athena-kaftan-figue/vp/v=1/1530318358.htm?os=false&breadcrumb=Shop+Women%27s%3EClothing%3EDresses&folderID=13351&colorSin=2019282541&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&ref_=SB_PLP_PDP_W_CLOTH_DRESS_13351_DB_94

https://m.shopbop.com/dani-dress-figue/vp/v=1/1569979448.htm?os=false&breadcrumb=Shop+Women%27s%3EClothing%3EDresses&folderID=13351&colorSin=2096630850&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&ref_=SB_PLP_PDP_W_CLOTH_DRESS_13351_DB_26

https://m.shopbop.com/kyle-dress-figue/vp/v=1/1572803677.htm?os=false&breadcrumb=Shop+Women%27s%3EDesigner+Index%3EFigue&searchClick=true&searchResultClicked=Kyle+Dress&folderID=39949&colorSin=2077568593&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&ref_=SB_PLP_PDP_W_BRAND_FIGUE_39949_DB_20

https://pin.it/6ZZ8ouU9m

How about something like this?

Anonymous wrote:https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/angry-owl-pink-ombre-modal-satin-draped-maxi-dress-ayol122303.html

This whole website is good stuff

https://pin.it/1EivmeXv2

Can you do something solid color matchy matchy? Then decorate with a different colored shoe and accessories?

Also I saw a woman with black/greyish ray ban shaped regular glasses, plain silver hoops then a ton of silver various silver pendant necklaces on a black turtleneck, midi length black pleated skirt, long black sweater coat and 1 inch heeled loafers and it really looked nice

I’m not sure, OP, except I do think we could be great friends.

Actually now that I think about it I have friend who has very much this style - artsy, striking, her best self. She finds a lot of pieces at consignment shops, estate sales, and eBay.

Budget? If spendy, look at La DoubleJ.

Try looking for ideas on Thredup.

Also go shopping and try on crazy things until you understand your body type. Any mall with a decent upscale department store will do.

I’m in a similar situation and it’s hard. I’m looking at black pants and a top but I’ve been striking out

I have an important event coming up. Artsy. Not black tie. I need to bring it.
There will be photos. Lots of young beautiful people. At least one ex.
I'm 50+, size 12-ish, broad-shouldered, generally proportional but like many women my age who have had multiple kids, my belly is soft, my waist a mere memory.
I want to look my age but the most fabulous, confident version of my age.
I would love to wear something with a bit of pop. Like...maybe a gorgeously tailored satin suit (but do you need to be rail thin to wear one?). Or a vintage kaftan (but will I look like a lunatic grandma?). Or even some shimmery Studio-54-circa-1972 Lurex-knit black floor length thing (but will that show off every lump and bump?).
I appreciate maxi dresses and stretch and the color black. Vintage is fab, but it's hard to find vintage dresses in my size. I've never found a wrap dress that looks good on me. I can do spanx if I need to, but I'm not spanxy by nature.
Seriously, though. I need to bring it.
But what is the it? And where do I go to find it?