Dress help!

Not keen on the first - looks like a going to the beach over a pair of swimmers dress to me - not little girly but not dressy enough.
LOVE the 2nd and think that is perfect mix of not too formal and will wear again and smart. However like you i have issues with the holes (no way I could wear it there would be bits poking out ). I think if you can find something very similar to that but with no holes that would be perfect and look lovely on you!

Have to agree - of the two the second one is best The first one is a little to casual and IMO the cut is for little girls

I agree!

Is this too formal? Lots of colours available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ever-Pretty-Evening-Lavender-EP08110LV16/dp/B00W32N0DW/ref=sr_1_10?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1524304136&sr=1-10&keywords=maxi

Less formal
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GREMMI-Summer-Shoulder-Dresses-Chiffon/dp/B07BS3D8G6/ref=sr_1_122?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1524304287&sr=1-122&keywords=maxi

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Is this too formal? Lots of colours available.

That is so pretty! Not keen on the other though - I think it is the shearing I don't like!

I think the first is too formal. For me anyway! I like the second, not sure about the split. I quite like the off the shoulder look