fashion help please…...

[11112222]

please help me.
I am 45, 5ft 6,and a frumpy size 18 - big tummy and upper body.
I need to look nice for a sudden wedding - in 2 weeks time!!!!!
I have Aspergers, and normally wear jeans and a jumper all the time. Usually in black or navy.

I hate shopping because it depresses me as nothing looks nice on me. I tried a personal shopper once, but it was an awful experience.

Where do I start? Any suggestions?
Please?

[dexter73]

How about a smart pair of navy trousers with a dressy top? Or do you want to wear a dress?

[dexter73]

As an idea trousers and top.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I'm in love with this dress and it is an absolute bargain. it's not available in my size, but it is in yours!

[11112222]

thanks dexter.
remus - can you link to the dress please?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Oops - what an idiot! I love it

[dexter73]

I have that dress in a different colour from about 5 years ago. I have worn it to so many parties/weddings etc. It is a very flattering comfortable dress.

[childrensservant]

thanks Can you wear black to a wedding?
Actually, I also have a funeral to go to around the same time which it would be good for.

[dexter73]

I think it is ok to wear black to a wedding and have done so, especially in the winter.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Yes to black at a wedding. You could try it with a faux fur cropped jacket and some wonderful shoes, maybe?

[childrensservant]

ok. thanks guys. I hate having to look smart!!!!
Will force myself to go shopping this week. At least I have a couple of starting points now. thanks.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Faux jacket

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Fab shoes

[lurkingaround]

The dress Remus linked is great. Looks smart and comfy. Have you shoes OP?

[childrensservant]

will those shoes and jacket go with the black dress? I don't want to look fat/pregnant!!
Am crap at this!!!

[childrensservant]

well, I mean weird fat, I know I'm not exactly slim!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I think they'd look gorgeous, although I am certainly no fashion guru. :)

[lurkingaround]

I second that. It would all be lovely. And since you hate dressing up, I think it would be very easy for you to wear.

[childrensservant]

ok.
thanks guys!

[childrensservant]

just realised my name has changed!!! I am OP!!

[mirpuppet]

That dress is gorgeous.

OP just order it and try it on. Just 3 pounds for delivery and free returns if it doesn't fit.

I think all your worries have been solved.

[childrensservant]

omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg
I'm going to order it.
You don't know how scary this is……..

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Go for it. I really hope you love it (and I am v jealous!).

[childrensservant]

Its sold out in my size!!!!!!
arrgggghhhhhh

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

No way - they had some size 18s earlier!

[peasandlove]

wow that's a bargain. Shame it's not in my size