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ok so i am going out for cocktails....

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:16

with my ridiculously trendy friend in london next weekend. What am i going to wear? always feel frumpy when i go out in London now (used to live there now live in what feels like sticks) am a size16/18, certainly cant carry off this whole leggings/skinny jeans thing but want to look trendy. GOD i sound old...i'm only 28

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paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 21:20

Where are you going out in London. Elaborate please.

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:23

well i'm not sure as it is suprise as havent seen each other for ages and my mu is having DS for the night. hoxton was mentioned (oh god) but hoping not...will be uber trendy however.god the pressure!

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paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 21:27

What are your arms like? Are we covering them?

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:31

certainly the tops.fat

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:33

oh yeah and i dont do dresses

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MascaraOHara · 27/02/2007 21:34

jeans and wrap over dress?#

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:36

yeah i was thinking jeans and a smocky top that doesnt make me look pregnant.can i wear flared jeans without looking like a twonk. god why am i so stressed about this?

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paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 21:38

www.monsoon.co.uk/icat/kaftanwomens

can't do links sorry

What about one of these over jeans?

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:40

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:41

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paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 21:42

Why do you think you are stressed about it?

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:43

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:45

like the tunic/kaftan over jeans thanks ppb. Cod can i wear slim fit trousers and a size 16? quite like this over jeans
www.oasis-stores.com/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=44700273

cant do links either. am stressed cos havent been out anywhere bar my local and restuarants for too long. just feel a bit fat and frumpy

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:46

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paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 21:47

I'm a 16/18 and I do understand a bit, all my friends seem to be gorgeous and thin. I just have to remeber that being a 16/18 does not stop me from being gorgeous. Get a blow dry, invest in a new lipstick and chin up.

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:48

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brimfull · 27/02/2007 21:48

I like this

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ScottishThistle · 27/02/2007 21:48

Black straight leg jeans, black smock top, fab colourful shoes, BIG earrings & dramatic eyes!

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FluffyMummy123 · 27/02/2007 21:49

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brimfull · 27/02/2007 21:50

yes how big are your norks?

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:50

flippin heck cod, how nice is principles!!? reckon kaftan top over jeans, very high heels, big hair and darkk eyes!!!
PPB the thing is I know I'm alright really just feel a bit yuck.

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swifterella · 27/02/2007 21:50

norks are a d

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