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Oh Help! Pregnant and need smart, smart outfit (think hat and gloves). Is this mission impossible?

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By Sat 04-Jul-09 08:58:16 Add message | Report | Contact poster
I have to attend an event later this month with DH's work for which the dress code is hat and tails for men and hat and gloves for women (guidelines say something like 'along the lines of Ascot' but not sure of exact wording as I don't have invitation here). I am pregnant. Is this asking the impossible? Where on earth can I find a smart, smart dress which I can wear with gloves and hat and not look a complete idiot. Can anyone give me any clues please?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sun 05-Jul-09 15:11:43
Simple, empire-line dress and matching jacket in lined cotton or possibly linen. It may be hot so you'll want cool materials. Then a knockout hat and gloves.

Is it an outdoor event? Royalty present?

Lace gloves are always a good, safe bet unless you're shaking hands with royalty.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 17:49:18
This one looks pretty formal but I like it (disclaimer - I'm not sure it looks so great on the pic with the model)

www.blossommotherandchild.com/sale/dresses/silk_taffeta_maternity_dress/32273/
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:58:44
www.mama-la-mode.com/shop/occasions/silk_jersey_long_sleeved_dress/RD/

Something like this? I know it's expensive but lots of shops have similar.

And how about a fascinator?

www.hatsnstuff.co.uk/
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:38:11
Oh, just realised you need shoulders covered... team with a bolero jacket?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:37:12
www.seraphine.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1015&idcategory=36&SC1=28&SC2=36&title=Bustier+Dres s%2C+Elegant+Maternity+Wear ?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:31:23
I actually think hats can be more difficult to find than a dress

I'd go for a cream / ivory - look in mother of the bride kind of dept. shops and then you can find gloves to match

www.hadleighhats.co.uk/collectionGallery.asp?style=hats how about number 143 with that Isabella dress?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:24:27
PS hate my bum so would prefer something that didn't highlight quite how untoned it is....
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:23:17
Thanks for all the replies; it's hugely appreciated. So I am short (about 5 foot 2), blonde and will be about 20 weeks pregnant but second baby and look more. I'm sort of average size (between 8 and 10 when not pregnant). Legs are not my best feature but are good from knees down.

Really like the Isabella Oliver dress that sweetfall posted. Would that go with hat and gloves?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:12:55
nice www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/maternity-capsual-collection/Midi-Kimono-Wrap-Dress/D/30100 /P/2:100:2140/I/DR084
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 04-Jul-09 10:11:20
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