I thought it was a dress!

[ginmakesitallok]

Bought [http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_007010811660_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EWomen%7ETops this] to wear for night out tomorrow, but I thought it was a dress! Will it be OK with thick black tights or will I look like I've forgotten my trousers?

[ginmakesitallok]

This

[notMarlene]

Depends how tall you are. The model is 5'8"

[CheddarGorgeous]

How tall are you and how flimsy is the material?

[ginmakesitallok]

I'm about 5' 9. Material isn't the thickest. I wouldn't be able to raise my arms above my head (but don't plan on that...)

[Fallenangle]

Looks like a dress to me. If you've got the legs go for it sheer tights would look much much better, or hold ups if you like a little bit of risk.

[Juustanothermnetter]

It'll look hot if you have good legs. Definately thick black tights though.

Have fun!

[ginmakesitallok]

Hold ups??!! Let me explain further. I have quite good legs, but am nearly 40 and a size 18.

[pictish]

Says it's a top.

[ginmakesitallok]

I know that now Pictish, unfortunately it wasn't labelled 'top' in the shop.

[pictish]

Oh I seee...you actually shopped in a shop?

Well yeah sorry. It's still a top. You'll need trousers.

[bunnymother]

Can you wear a short, tight black miniskirt under it in case you do need to lift your arms?

[Fallenangle]

Ok OP. i agree with thick black tights. I'm still sure you will look great and no one will think you have forgotten your trousers.

[ginmakesitallok]

Bugger. What sort of trousers? Out straight after work, in meetings all day, only chance would be tesco at lunch time.

[ginmakesitallok]

Model is wearing with leggings, I have really thick tights that look like leggings, what's the difference?

[ooer]

Why has nobody suggested leggings? Surely Tesco would have?

Or black skinny trousers I suppose.

[pictish]

No. I am 37 and a size 18. That is not a dress for me. That is a top.
Wearing anything that stops you putting your hands over your head is a bad move. Even with the thickest of thick tights.
What if you have to sit down opposite someone without a table to hide under? What if you drop something?
What if you have to high five someone??!!

Take it from me, you will spend the whole night tugging at your hem and trying not to move.

[MrsMushroom]

How dd you mistake it for a dress since the description says "Tunic top"

[pictish]

Leggings or the blackest of black canvas skinnies.

[Delayingtactic]

Hmm. How far down your thigh is it? I have stupidly long thighs in comparison to the whole of my leg and even dressed that are a respectable length past my bum look short because you can still see a lot of thigh IYSWIM. Also if you can't put your arms above your head can you lean forward without showing the world your knickers?

[ginmakesitallok]

Can you wear leggings with long black boots?

[pictish]

She bought it in the actual shop!
I know...i was shocked too. I thought I was the only person alive who still did that!

[ginmakesitallok]

Mrs mushroom, there wasn't a label in the shop. I didn't buy on line

[pictish]

Aye. You can.

[ginmakesitallok]

old fashioned us eh Pictish?

[ProPerformer]

Ok I'd wear it as a dress with thick tights like leggings (prob like you described op ) or with thick footless tights. However I'm 28 and a size 10 so.... I say if you're confident enough then go for it!