For "not quite paper plates", look into disposable china.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DDQ6GMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_Whqazb5952T2K
Personally, if I were planning to do this for the next several years, I would invest in some simple dinnerware sets.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5X29R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_5pqazb9BAWP3Y
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFC6F00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_3rqazb83KQ3MB
You could mix and match a couple, too to avoid an entirely plain white table. It'll be cheaper to buy sets rather than plate by plate. Consider the coffee mugs for after dinner or in case of brunch.
Also, look into IKEA for simple, super affordable sets.
Dinnerware that combines a simple, rustic design with a soft ruffled edge. It allows you to coordinate ARV with other porcelain to get different characters in your table settings.
Good luck and have fun!