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Mumsnet Discussions: Style and beauty : Help! I need to find an outfit for a garden party ....... not any old garden party, it's one at Buckingham Palace! (18 messages)
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Surfermum on Sun 18-May-08 20:54:10
Lol, ok that's the reefs out then! We're going on 21 July. Do you have your outfit?
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsSchadenfreude on Sun 18-May-08 20:33:35
No Birkies (according to PPH). I am going on 8 July - when are you going?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Surfermum on Sun 18-May-08 20:13:07
Ooh thank you ladies! Will go back and look at the links now. I had no idea Bravissimo did dresses.

We've been invited because dh is involved with the South Atlantic Medal Association (Falklands). I told them at work at they said "blimey, you'd better not go dancing on the chairs there". Do you think I can behave for the afternoon grin.

That's a handy hint that we'll be queuing for ages. Had better make sure I have comfortable footwear.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By JackieNo on Fri 16-May-08 20:18:30
Wedges, to avoid the grass spiking - more comfortable too.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By blithedance on Fri 16-May-08 20:17:20
Yes any dress from Bravissimo with your statistics. Can you get into a branch to try on? DH has been to Buck Palace garden party, the look for ladies was summery dress, heels (although beware grass-spiking) and HAT. You could try a scarf or wrap to glam the dress up too, embroidered pashmina or something. You will be standing around and queuing for ages!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ggirl on Fri 16-May-08 20:13:11
great minds jackie!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By JackieNo on Fri 16-May-08 20:09:17
ggirl - exactly what I was going to suggest.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ggirl on Fri 16-May-08 20:08:03
bravissimo dress needs some nice striking necklace and shoes to tart it up with.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Chewable on Fri 16-May-08 20:07:47
I think a garden party at BH is just any old garden party though.

Though also think you should make good effort. With gloves.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Psychomum5 on Fri 16-May-08 20:07:31
we have GOT to have a meal out now.....got to pump for infowink
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By JackieNo on Fri 16-May-08 20:06:46
We need PPH and Littlelapin - I think both of them have been (seem to remember some threads last year).
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Psychomum5 on Fri 16-May-08 20:06:46
shock

wow girlie

((can I comewink))

no advice tho, sorry, but WOWgrin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By PerkinWarbeck on Fri 16-May-08 20:05:30
more on budget
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ggirl on Fri 16-May-08 20:05:01
So I'm guessing a stretchy fabric would work best to fit in the Hcup norks-yes?

I'll have a google.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By DelGirl on Fri 16-May-08 20:03:59
shock is this to do with dh? do tell. How are you matey smile. Been meaning to ask you and dd over. What are you up to apart from mixing with royalty.

As for outfit, have no idea, sorry. Put a call out to pph
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By PerkinWarbeck on Fri 16-May-08 20:02:52
nice frock
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By PerkinWarbeck on Fri 16-May-08 20:00:56
lucky you! is there a dress code (would trousers be a no-no?)
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Surfermum on Fri 16-May-08 17:45:49
And I'm a boardies and flip flops kinda gal, so I don't think Roxy will do this time.

I'm 5'4" with 34H boobs. Size 12 bottoms, top 16-18 depending on what it is. I think I'm a vase according to Trinny & Co.

Budget is around £100 tops, including shoes.

So what do you lovely ladies suggest?


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