DH has just sprung a black tie do on me....

[ThatVikRinA22]

its for 2nd Feb.

i do have a LBD that i could wear from next but ive worn it before for the same sort of do, with the same people (though it was years ago and i doubt they remember!) its an empire line black georgette type thing - looks a bit like a negligee but is actually rather nice!

i have a purple bustier and pencil skirt (but would require a fake tan)

i am a size 14. ( a small 14 or large 12) and im 40.
i would be willing to buy a new dress for this if anyone has any suggestions. Im a C cup boobs, slightly pear shaped, slim legs.

any ideas please? nothing to outlandish for budget but anything considered!
thanks

[MaureenShit]

do you want short or long arms or not

please give hwat your ideal dress woudl look like

[tethersend]

And budget please

[MaureenShit]

yes fgs me and tether is waiting

[tethersend]

I can't freestyle. I need a brief.

[Trumpton]

Ballet dress and dog collar ?

[lilolilmanchester]

go with the LBD... no-one apart from you will remember. RIng the changes with different accessories

[pixi2]

Wow, you're lucky to get that much notice. Dh springs black tie on me the same day. I have to sort out a babysitter at short notice. Usually mil as she knows what he is like.

Buy a new dress after this one and have it in your wardrobe ready, alongside jewellery, a new perfume, and maybe fake tan if you're like me a don't really like the stuff.

I have a small plastic case at the back of my wardrobe that holds these things plus hold up stockings, and a disposable razor in case I am between waxes.

[LexyMa]

do you do bodycon?

got good pins?

more trad eveningy

How is your foot these days (you won't have a clue who I am as I nc and lurk so pls excuse the impertinence!) - does it affect your shoe options for the do?

[ThatVikRinA22]

sorry guys - budget - i will look at anything up to £150 or so (maybe more for the right dress)

i like the pink asos one posted above by lexy....good price too.

nothing too clingy is good -

feet are still disgusting but it doesnt affect my shoes....i can actually walk better in heels because of where the mother ship verruca is....

im a bit rubbish at this dressing up lark, i am usually to be found either in jumper dresses or jeans.

[tethersend]

Could you do a 12?

Vivienne Westwood

Phase eight

Long

[Bluestocking]

Don't be daft, wear the LBD you've got! No-one will remember.
Purple bustier and pencil skirt sounds (sorry) minging.

[noddyholder]

Love that long mango one and 19£

[LexyMa]

this is rather sweet would go with plain black shoes/bag and simple jewellery

if you liked the asos you'll like this too I expect

Another asos, comes in green or wine red

and finally, an LBD, also available in pink and ivory

[ThatVikRinA22]

aw the purple thing is really nice actually....its like a brocade and its honestly really quite nice.

i cant do insipid colours - its got to be a colour - nothing too pale - i really like the phase 8 green one....
the mango one is lovely but a bit too much flesh on show....(round the middle - dont mind showing a bit of norkage)

[ThatVikRinA22]

aw the purple thing is really nice actually....its like a brocade and its honestly really quite nice.

i cant do insipid colours - its got to be a colour - nothing too pale - i really like the phase 8 green one....
the mango one is lovely but a bit too much flesh on show....(round the middle - dont mind showing a bit of norkage)

[DeafLeopard]

Mucho colour not so much flesh

[DeafLeopard]

Similar style to the phase 8 one but lots of bright colours

[ThatVikRinA22]

loving those vivien holloway dresses! fab!

does anyone know how they size?

[MaureenShit]

Oh vicar you've cut me deep. I loathe that vintage shit. (Plus all that burlesque crap that goes with it- fat women stripping in lipstick )

[tethersend]

I love vintage, but am with Maureen on Viv of Holloway. My chosen era is later than that anyway (circa feminism ), but I do not like. They are a bit paint-by-numbers vintage IYSWIM...

[DeafLeopard]

Yep I agree teth, I much prefer your Westwood to the Holloway. If we haven't put you off my suggestion Vicar I think their sizing is on the small side.

[tethersend]

Ah, sorry Deaf- I'm quite into vintage clothing and Vivienne of Holloway makes me want to smoke crack

[noddyholder]

That 50s look hard to pull off Vivienne stuff is horrid though. Like vintage couture chanel and the like hard to find though

[tethersend]

I'm a strictly 1968-76 girl.