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Grease lightning inspired outfit!

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 18:40

Got a party coming up and I've just found out the dress code is grease lightning! I'm in desperate need of some help putting the outfit together. I'm leaning more towards trousers/skirt and a top rather than a dress but pretty open to suggestions, not a massive budget as it's unlikely I'll wear it again. I'm size 8-10, fairly hourglass, about 5ft5 and will probably wear heels. Any links to specific items are most welcome as I've looked on lindybop and just don't know where to start!

TIA

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LindyHemming · 04/08/2016 18:56

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 19:10

Unfortunately I don't think the boiler suit will go with the pink ladies jacket I have to wear Grin

I'm leaning more towards a Marty/Frenchy kind of look

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 19:22

Go as the car!! Make it out of cardboard!! I went to a famous couples party recently as Toy Story 3 Barbie (DP was Ken). I love making costumes!!!

Grease lightning inspired outfit!
Grease lightning inspired outfit!
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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 19:23

Excuse the kitchen, we were just about finished the conversion.....

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 19:36

Dolores that costume is amazing!

Should've probably said before that I have about 2 weeks to get my outfit together and I've just come out of hospital so I'm pretty stuck to online shopping. I need to look good with as little effort as possible!

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 20:14

Aw naw! If you were the n Scotland is have made it for you! I made aeroplanes to wear last year. (Was Australia themed) so we went as the flying doctors... God I love cardboard!!

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 20:24

Ok for Marty - you need a pencil skirt just below knee length - eBay (pencil skirt search £7-10)
Chiffon scarf -eBay (chiffon scarf search 50p - £5.99)
Marty wig - eBay/amazon about £10
Pink lady glasses -eBay 99p-1.99
Top can just be a t shirt.

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 20:24

Do you think something like this top would work with these trousers in red?

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 20:25

Like this

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 20:31

Everyone seems to be going really quite dressy so I am considering this dress

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 20:43

I LOVE that dress!! Yes yes yes!!

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 20:56

Brilliant thank you I shall order that!

Any recommendations for shoes and a bag?

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 20:59

Ahh the dress has gone out of stock in a 10! Going to order an 8 and a 12 and hope one of them fits!

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CwtchMeQuick · 04/08/2016 21:11
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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 23:55

I LOVE that dress!! Yes yes yes!!

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DoloresVanCartier · 04/08/2016 23:57

I don't know why that posted twice! First one is a def yes, second more like pp said kinda sandra Dee. Shoes should prob be high heeled court style and bad in the same colour, don't think the bag will matter too much, eBay is your pal here

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Casmama · 05/08/2016 00:02

I quite fancied buying this till my husband said he thought it was a bit sandy from grease but in this instance that might be a good thing Grin

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DoloresVanCartier · 05/08/2016 22:32

Casmama I think that is gorgeous and not too Sandy at all, it's a style that's "in". I would love to buy it but I look like a baked potato in jump suits.. 5ft 2" Sad

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CwtchMeQuick · 06/08/2016 08:15

Love the jumpsuit!

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CwtchMeQuick · 06/08/2016 11:28

Just found this and I think I need it

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