Royal ascot, to wear?

[holaguapa]

I went last year for the first time when 6 months pregnant. Great fun.

Hat, straps etc - yes I know the rules, the obvious stuff... Don't want to get it wrong... and I'm not pregnant this time

This dress - only seeing it online but really like it and it may forgive my curving post baby tummy. I'm tall and a size 10/12, is it appropriate / suitable?

www.anthropologie.com/uk/en/m/product/clothing-dresses/7130440843172.jsp?#/

[MakingJudySmile]

You might be better off looking for a decent coat!!

[MakingJudySmile]

Because it's cold and wet - not because that dress is horrible!!! It's very nice.

[holaguapa]

Ha! actually I was afraid of someone saying "but it's ages away you muppet" - it is ages away (about 8 weeks/I don't get out much!) but I'm living in the sticks and sourcing hat / dress etc - it's easier to plan now!

[whattodoforthebest2]

That's a beautiful dress, I'm wondering what colour shoes, bag, hat I'd choose - something unusual I think, but a simple style.

[holaguapa]

Thinking I'd stick with black for footwear and and hat? The model is lovely and pale - I wonder is the colour very hard to pull off though. I'm not great in white but it's quite off white so maybe ...

[holaguapa]

Whatrodoforthebest -it's ascot appropriate would you say? THats what I'm a bit clueless about.

[BigGreenOlives]

There's 25% off Anthropology with this week's Grazia, might as well order it & see whether it suits you.

[holaguapa]

Oo! That's a sign surely

Off to buy grazia!

[whattodoforthebest2]

Yes, it's definitely Ascot appropriate. Black accessories will look lovely, or a black/ivory combination. I'd always wear tights with a dress like that, unlike the Aintree ladies - very pale, very sheer.

[AngelsWithFilthySouls]

Watching with interest, going this year for the first time!

[holaguapa]

Great! I'm getting excited now!

My latest first world problem is that I'm between sizes since the baby - can't decide do I order a 10 and hope for the best or the 12 which might be too big on the chest etc ...

[whattodoforthebest2]

God, I wish I had that dilemma! Don't know, buy both and send one back?? You're making me wish I was going now (haven't been for 6/7 years).

[holaguapa]

Well, my stomach could be making a re-run of looking six months pregnant!

Just got grazia :)

Maybe it's time to go again?!

[whattodoforthebest2]

Hmm, I'll have a think about it. I remember being shocked last time at the number of drunken/high people lying around at the end of the day with their clothing awry. It's lovely getting all dressed up for it tho'. Very exciting.

[holaguapa]

Yes yes I totally agree - last year I noticed people never looked as good as when they walk in, it's a process of dishevelling after that - hats tilting, sweating and sliding make-up, shoes in hand, drunken skunks... can you tell I was pregnant and sober!

[whattodoforthebest2]

Last time I went, I went with an ex-bf who was wearing a lovely cream linen suit, crisp shirt etc etc. Except that about an hour in he had a nosebleed and ended up with the St John's Ambulance for a hour and a half - his suit was wrecked and I was left standing on my own like a lemon not knowing where he was! I got some dodgy looks, I can tell you, standing there dolled up to the nines with a glass of bubbly in my hand but like Billy no-mates.

[Dapplegrey1]

My advice for anyone going racing is to avoid suede shoes. You will be walking on grass - mown grass,but grass nonetheless - and if the grass is even a bit damp it will ruin your shoes.

[Helloandgoodbye]

I'm guessing that was what made him your 'ex' what!!!!!

[whattodoforthebest2]

No, I felt quite sorry for him that day. It was later I discovered what a numpty he was. Lucky escape.

[Helloandgoodbye]

Sounds like a story is waiting to be told whats

[whattodoforthebest2]

I realised one morning when I came downstairs (in his house) to find him with a freshly brewed cuppa (just the one) and a bowl of cereal (just the one), watching the football coverage, that there was only one person in his life. Fortunately I hadn't wasted too much time on him.

[Helloandgoodbye]

You had a lucky escape, any man who wears a cream suit would have been a no from me!

[holaguapa]

Dress bought - 25% off helped - thanks to the poster who pointed that out!

Went for the 12, don't know what I was thinking, I wouldn't get near a 10. Delusions!

[TSSDNCOP]

That is perfect for Ascot OP.

[holaguapa]

Thanks - very reassuring to hear!