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DH's Xmas "do"

54 replies

onceamai · 23/11/2010 19:36

Dreading this. DH is quite senior about 3rd in a co. with about 140 staff - also quite new. Have the spectacular Xmas party coming up. Shooting and riding the afternoon before - overnight at a spa then champagne reception and dinner, etc. I'm not doing the afternoon stuff because of work but I'm feeling fat, frumpy and 50 (almost). Size 14 nowadays and feel I always look tired. Have a very classic velvet skirt and feel like ordering a really nice boden silvery top and teaming with a nice black, crystal necklace and buying some lovely black high heels. Not an IABU but more of a wwyd.

Don't feel very attractive at the mo. DH has said get there early and he will treat to what I want at the hotel spa and will also have hair done and rehighlighted the week before.

I don't want to spend a huge amount because really need to lose a stone (11st 4 at present and 5'4"). Should I pull the stops out and buy something really decent.

And to apologise in advance, I know I am very very lucky and really don't want to upset some posters who I know face an uphill struggle but I feel such an tired old fat blob at the moment.

OP posts:
mamatomany · 23/11/2010 22:59

Botox is about £250 and better than any new frock for confidence boosting.
You'll need the blow dry/up do too though and you can lose half a stone between now and Christmas easily.

muttimalzwei · 23/11/2010 23:02

Had similar last year when i turned 40. Tried to lose weight, am a size 16 but tall, didn't quite pan out and was going to make do with something old but comfy then went to Debenhams and used a personal shopper. BRILLIANT. Brought me stuff I would never have dreamed of wearing, and I bought a lovely flattering but sexy (discounted!)dress that friends were raving about (I'm normally a trousers and top kind of girl). Right underwear and heels. Felt brilliant! Hair done in advance. Go for it. 14 is lovely and womanly, get your curves on show!!! And enjoy your do!!!

tallwivglasses · 23/11/2010 23:07

Who said MN is a nest of vipers? What lovely, supportive advice from everyone. It gives me a warm glow! Grin

Just wanted to underline what a lot of people have said/implied here - you sound lovely, and all your DH's new colleagues will think you are too x

KangarooCaught · 23/11/2010 23:22

magic underwear on thismorning

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