HELP how to dress up this black dress i look like am going to a funeral.

[MrsMotherHen]

Its my one year wedding anniversary on saturday and we are off to the place we got married for a lovely meal.

So i bought this black wrap dress the pics are before and after type thing. One is with no control wear you can see my hips lots so i threw some spanx on tried it on again feel alot better in it but i didnt have a bra on it in that pic. Am off to buy a plunge bra to wear with it tomorrow.

Anyway I was going to do black shoes and bag but i feel a bit drab in all black help me dress it up a bit.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

It really suits you. An armful of silver bangles would look nice with it and maybe some heeled ankle boots - leopard print maybe? Or a leopard clutch? Or a Whistles wristlet, or something similar?

[squoosh]

Personally I like the monochrome look. Looks better than pairing it with 'jazzy' accessories for example. What about a vivid manicure?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Oh I also love monochrome.

I think it's maybe the shoes that are the problem - they look a bit 'work-ish'.

[squoosh]

Yeah maybe shoes that show a bit of toe.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Black suede heeled ankle boots would be nice, with micronet fishnets or not too thick opaques.

[MrsMotherHen]

Think i might just stick to the monochrome look then
The shoes also have a little strap that goes acriss the front but i didn't fasten them. Am tginking it maybe the shoe. These are the shoes i had on.

[BeanoNoir]

It might just be the angles of the photo but I think you look better in the first picture, is that the one with no Spanx? You have a lovely figure don’t hide it in those painful pants! You’ll want to take them off when you start eating anyway

[caramelonion]

Looks gorgeous. What about some fabulously garish heels (eg red patent). I'd do great big statement earrings as well.

[BeanoNoir]

Both pics look good by the way, I just think you shouldn’t wear the spanx

[Rainatnight]

I'd do big earrings.

Have a lovely time!

[CoffeeCupCake]

You look lovely in the dress. I like the shoes, I really don’t think boots would work but I’m no expert!

[MrsMotherHen]

Yes first picture is no spanx second is spanx but no bra the bra will make a huge difference i think too.

[squoosh]

I'd definitely skip the shoes in that case. Ankle straps tend to make perfectly decent legs look stumpy.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Must be the angle of the pic. Those shoes definitely don't look work-ish!

[littlechous]

Spanx give me wind.

I love your flooring.

Jazz it up with a red lip and choose one big accessory. Ie dangly pat butcher earrings (very in at the mo) or lots of bangles or a statement necklace.

Lovely!

[Mrsmaudwatts]

You look lovely! Beautiful nails and a nice blow dry?

[Hauntedlobster]

Glittery heels! Black if you want to stick with monocrome

[Hauntedlobster]

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[catladyinthemaking]

I would go for plain coloured heels and either a matching clutch or coat and a nice necklace.

[sourpatchkid]

I think you look better without Spanx too.

Is would just go with a red lip. You look lovely

[AnchorDownDeepBreath]

Go without Spanx, you look gorgeous. Nice shoes and a bright lip and you’re good to go!

Have a lovely time!

[Skittlesandbeer]

Very flattering dress, lovely figure.

I’d go bright shoes, manicure and probably lips. Fab shoes are all very well, but if they’re under a table all night...

If it’s a wedding anniversary I’d prolly go a coloured bra with eyelash lace so I could give my partner a meaningful brief flash at some point!

[MrsMotherHen]

I think I might brave the no spanx.... and see what a decent bra does. I might even throw some fancy matching undies on seems as its a special day.

[Therealslimshady1]

I wear dresses like that a lot, where did you get it?

I'd wear it with a long gold pendant necklace (falling somewhere between boobs), a nice mani, fishnet tights and boots or heels.

[kohl]

Put the Spanx in the bin, no need-you look great!

Re shoes-I love a peep toe.

You have an excellent floor!