I don't have a specific occasion in mind but I'm turning down invitations to go out because I don't have anything to wear, and I don't know what people do wear nowadays because I never go out any more.
I need a couple of outfits I can wear to go out whether it be somewhere quite posh or relaxed. I don't want to buy loads, just a few things to get me started while I get back into the swing of things.
I have a fear of being overdressed which is a problem as when I do try to make the effort I feel like a kid dressing up as my mum.
I'm mid-30s 5ft 2, size 16 and don't do skirts or dresses. Shouldn't really have upper arms on show either. Literally all I have that I could wear to go out in is black bootcut trousers. I don't have any eveningy tops, only variations on t shirts. I like those shrug cardigan things that you tie in front but I don't know what to wear with them. I don't know what sort of shoes or bag to get.
To put the above into context my husband was having an affair and my confidence is very low as a result. I now have to try to resume a normal social life and I am unsure where to start. The sort of things I envisage doing are going for drinks at a city centre bar, going for dinner at a trendy city centre restaurant and staying in a poncy country house hotel.
I have made a start by arranging to go out with a female friend this weekend but I need urgent guidance. I would probably like to stick to the black trousers to start with while I find my feet.
I know this sounds silly but I haven't been out for years and I don't know where to start. I'm on a tight budget too.
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Help ! I don't know what to wear to go out to dinner! Long and depressing
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Neverthoughtidneedanamechange · 01/06/2009 13:14
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