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What can I wear to posh arty party in London in this weather?

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LadyMoth · 14/09/2016 12:47

I hardly ever get out but I am going to a posh industry party in a few days, which will be full of creative types. I have some nice print dresses but they would normally only work with tights and boots - that's what I was planning to wear as I thought it would be quite autumnal.

But it's going to be hot isn't it? But probably not hot enough to do bare legs and sandals? I have huge wide feet so my only sandals are chunky flats. I can't wear court shoes or "ladylike" shoes, I can't get them to fit, and don't have any.

Any thoughts? Shall I just wear tights and swelter?

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Runningupthathill82 · 14/09/2016 12:49

Jumpsuit, sandals, hair up, good earrings? Biker jacket over the top in case it gets chilly?

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LadyMoth · 14/09/2016 12:53

Oh that sounds like it would look good Running, but sadly I don't own any of that! (except the sandals). Short hair and I'm pear-shaped and jumpsuits make me look like a sack of potaties. Waahh! I suit dresses that are nipped in at the waist, or fitted. I rarely do trousers except jeans for informal.

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LadyMoth · 14/09/2016 12:54

(It would look good on someone else I mean! :o)

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Littlebee76 · 14/09/2016 12:57

A maxi dress & wedges..

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Runningupthathill82 · 14/09/2016 12:57

Ha! I'm sure you look nothing like a sack of spuds.
But..how about a sort of halfway compromise? Little dress with nude tights and shoes? You don't want to roast in opaques.

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LadyMoth · 14/09/2016 12:59

I don't have any "shoes"

My shoes are:

Knee boots
Ankle boots
Trainers and hiking boots
Converse type things
Birkenstocks
1 pair of chunky, arty designer sandals which are cool, but would not go with tights at all.

Do I have to buy shoes? What like? I can't fit into any girlie shoes at all. (I really have tried)