AIBU to wear a tight pink body con dress when I'm 40?

[peanutpumpkin]

Hi,
Please let me know what you think. I'm going to a christmas party for my husbands work do at a country house hotel where everyone gets dressed up. I'm 40, good figure, good hair, not so good face. AIBU to wear this tight pink Karen Millen body con dress? Or is it too young for me? My husband thinks so......I'm prepared for harsh remarks - I'd rather get them online than on the night!!! Thanks!!! ( I do have a black bolero to cover up with to start off the night).

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karen-Millen-BNWT-Pink-Halterneck-Eyelash-Pencil-Wiggle-Dress-14-/262664521968?hash=item3d280688f0:g:yqUAAOSwARZXpeLu

[maybeanybodyelse]

I think it's a bit old for you, to be honest, because it's a very dated style (eyelash lace???).

You could do a lot better with that budget - try Whistles?

[OdeToAutumn]

Definitely not too old. I was expecting shocking pink, really short and tight.

I personally don't like the dress, especially the colour and agree with another poster that KM dressss can come up small so would be reluctant to buy off eBay without trying on first.

I also think there's nothing wrong with husband giving his opinion, though it depends on how it was said. I give my opinion on my husbands clothes and ask for his on mine, though he knows nothing about clothes so I generally ignore

[DamePastel]

Hang on, your husband thinks you're too old for that safe dress?

Is he trying to keep you in your place because he's a bit overweight and balding by any chance? My only harsh comment is for your husband.

[DamePastel]

I like it. I'm older than you and I'd wear it. Perhaps I'd want a shrug to keep me warm, but I wouldn't feel shameless wthout one!I wouldn't ask anybody's permission either! but like some of the other posters I think £85 is quite a lot for a second hand dress that you can't try on.

[peanutpumpkin]

thanks! :)

[user1468518769]

Go for it. It's a lovely dress.

[NipSlipper]

Definitely wear it!

I wear body con dresses to work, FGS. OK, long sleeved, dark coloured ones...but body con all the same. I'm 39.

Fook it

[Boolovessulley]

Is a good job we all like different things.

Wear it if you like it op.
Who wants to look the same as everyone else?

[Dozer]

Poor OP is probably either going to wear safe old black, or think "to blazes with them all" and turn up in some Cher number!

[Agerbilatemycardigan]

Wear what you want OP. Unless you're in the habit of telling your husband what to wear, tell him mind his own business.

[toastytoastbear]

• your DH is a dick for saying you're too old to wear something
  

• wear whatever the fuck you like
  

• that dress is ugly as fuck
  

• and not worth 80 odd quid

[peanutpumpkin]

I didn't realise the dress was out of date! I look online and there are lots like in in high street shops....I thought it was just a nice halter neck......

[thecatneuterer]

I'm 54 and consider that dress too old for me . I would certainly wear something shocking pink and skin tight though (which is what I was expecting from the title).

I agree with everyone else - just wear what you like. I don't like that particular dress much myself but, if you do, wear it.

[Bribrielliott]

Don't let anyone put you off! If that's the dress you like go for it!!

[peanutpumpkin]

maybe this should be AIBU for wearing pink to a christmas do!

[Vintagegirl1]

Wear what the hell you want op! Personally it's not my style of dress but if you like it go for it. I have just bought a lacy,sheer bodysuit from ann summers which I am planning on wearing with a leather pencil skirt. I am 41 and a size 16 to boot!

[Boolovessulley]

I think the dress looks lovely.
I'd wear it and I'm older than you.

[Squills]

I think the dress looks cheap - certainly not a dressy Christmas do outfit.

[WaxingNinja]

Bodycon dresses in flesh colours flatter hardly anyone.

Go for something more vibrant. That particular dress isn't nice at all.

[WooWooChooChoo]

Forty is not too old for a nice fitted evening dress! I am 37 and wouldn't think twice about wearing a well made sheath dress for an evening occasion.

I wouldn't personally wear the dress in your photo but mainly because it is a very difficult colour to wear well, especially for someone with my colouring (pale and covered with freckles!).

[Thefitfatty]

I'm not one for pink and lace, but the style is fine. I would wear it in a solid color (in a 14 as well and rock it thanks!) . Your definitely not to old.

[Liiinoo]

If you have the figure and confidence for a bodycon dress, age shouldn't be a barrier. However, I agree with other posters who are saying not that particular one!

If you go for another bodycon style I would say watch the length. Bodycon can look amazing at any age, but short bodycon if you have middle-aged saggy knees (and you may have lovely knees for all I know) it looks awful.

[UntilTheCowsComeHome]

You're not too old or too big but by god that dress is awful.

It looks like something made by an art student in 1997.

If you're spending that kind of money on a dress for you, you deserve something much nicer.

[Dozer]

Your H is BU.

I really dislike the dress, mind you. Colour, material, fringing bit. 90s stylie. Wouldn't call it "bodycon", more "classic".

I am size 14, BMI 25, and (IMO) look good in bodycon!

[PoppyBirdOnAWire]

I thought a "bodycon" dress was stretchy and nasty.