I have discovered today that I am expected to present the prizes at a prestigious Prep School Prizegiving in just over a month's time. I am also going to a Royal Garden Party. Yes, I am living the dream.
A problem is that I am losing weight, but still have some more to go. This means that none of my 'smart' clothes fit properly and I am loathe to spend scary money buying clothes in a size that I hope I will 'shrink' out of.
I have also lost my way fashionwise (if fashion as such comes into this sort of dressing) I hate shopping for myself and friends will tell you that I am the mistress of diversionary tactics, meaning that they tend to find themselves trying on clothes, when we have set out to shop for me. I often retreat from clothes shops crying. Sad but true.
I am 5'8", currently a size 14 and definitely an hourglass shape. I have very sturdy calves. Colourwise I'm a cool,soft Summer. My wardrobe is full of blue/pink/navy/grey/some teal. I love colour but fear that it isn't very 'refined'. Hobbs is too short in the body and length for me. My 'style', such as it is tends to longer, gored full skirts - think 50s vibe but without the net petticoats, a nipped-in-at-the-waist 3/4 sleeve jacket and a pair of kitten heel slingbacks.
Can I 'do' the same outfit for both these events?
Should I just throw myself on the mercies of the John Lewis Personal Shopper, flex the credit card and sigh or should I get what I have taken in or can MN S and B fashionistas help me?
Ooh, and I'm just over fifty,for what it's worth, although many kind people suggest I look younger. This maybe down to the podge that helps to smooth out the wrinkles, the Children's TV Presenter style enthusiasm and brightly coloured clothes or the elderly circles in which I move!
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Getting depressed already. 'Outfits' for 'Events'
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WhiteHairReally · 22/05/2015 01:03
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