Semi see-through dress to a work do

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No, I'm not entirely thick, but we have a work event on Thursday and the theme is Caribbean.

I bought this dress.
Unfortunately I only tried it on this evening and it's a little bit see-through.
I've nothing else to blooming wear for this god-damned themed crap. I've bought a colourful necklace yokeymebob for around my neck and will wear nude coloured underwear (still have to buy the knickers) but....
Would you completely re-think outfit? The fabric is quite thin...?

ASOS is you friend as others have said

All dresses here are multi coloured, and £25 or less;
www.asos.com/women/dresses/cat/?cid=8799&currentpricerange=5-475&nlid=ww%7Cclothing%7Cshop%20by%20product&page=1&refine=base_colour%3A17%7Ccurrentprice%3A5%3C25

I think that is not appropriate at any works do unless wearing something on your bottom half. Those slits are quite high at the side and it is short in the first place. Not a good idea if it’s semi see through too!

Well if you’re gonna ignore everythingnandbwear it anyway, carry on!

Think I'll bring shorts and tops and another dress not remotely summery and ask a colleague on the day when they can actually see me in the flesh (hopefully not so much lol).

You have got loads of time to get something delivered unless you work in the Highlands or somewhere equally remote

The dress is not appropriate unless you wear demin shorts or similar under it

Stay away from the headdress....

A flower necklace (lei) is not Caribbean at all, though bright shirts can be (depends which bit you are talking about)

Just buy a brightly coloured sun dress that you can wear again

m.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/petite-black-topical-maxi-dress-7694134

Was going to say don't spend more money on trying to make that work because it won't. Just return it and search for tropical print dress as above. Its actually not that difficult a theme, as it seems from your posts they just meant 'things with big flowers on'.

but we have a work event on Thursday and the theme is Caribbean

Just leave and get another job no job is worth attending a theme party with colleagues.

Atalune - you posted a photo of a very very revealing shorts/top thing. You're hardly an oracle on respectable clothing. Just because I didn't thank you for your helpful/not helpful post, doesn't mean that I am not reading the replies.

Can you wear a bright colored bikini or swimsuit under? Then it would look like it was supposed to be a bit see through.

White can always be a risk re see through.

I'd have gone more for something like

www.amazon.co.uk/Krause-Sohn-Hawaiian-Caribbean-Carnival/dp/B074DTTCSJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_59?ref=plSrch&keywords=caribbean+womens+fancy+dress&dpPl=1&dpID=41Mifqt4T1L&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1528666708&sr=8-59

www.amazon.co.uk/Leela-Hawaiian-BRIDESMAID-LOUNGEWAER-SLEEVELESS/dp/B00J08461C/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?ref=plSrch&keywords=caribbean+womens+dress&dpPl=1&dpID=41KTBg8FroL&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1528666947&sr=8-26

But then I also don't see why you can't also go in Hawaiian shirt and shorts, could look cute with heels or comfy in flip flops

"it's a ruffly flowery thing like they give to people in Hawaii" you mean a lei?

www.amazon.co.uk/hawaiian-garlands-party-filler-adults/dp/B007PFX0WI/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ref=plSrch&keywords=lei&dpPl=1&dpID=41-nEHmeVlL&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1528667109&sr=8-6

I too think it sounds very ill thought out.

MamaMiaPartyTime - I'm with you. Stress!!!!

I'd think you'd forgotten your trousers.

Loads of tops and sun dresses in the high st with pineapples on.

it's a beach/ swimwear cover-up not a dress (look at the URL/ section it's in). Do not wear that with just underwear underneath. Not for anything, let alone a work-do.

Well I'm supposed to be in the Caribbean! It's also supposed to be pissing rain Thursday.

Bloody hell. The average bloke would take a Hawaiian shirt to wear on holiday in the caribbean so i really don't understand why people are getting their knickers in a twist. It hardly sounds like a cultural event clearly just wanted people looking fun and colourful!

If you wanted to go short, this flamingo print playsuit would be better

Or a flamingo onesie...

This pineapple print dress is lovely as is this one and this one

Pineapple playsuit

I tried five dresses (not beach wear) on recently in H&M, every single one regardless of colour was completely see through.

If it's Caribbean couldn't you wear some really colourful floral leggings underneath, and a vest top?

Eg like these. Could get something on Amazon or other place Next Day?
www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=%2by%2bo%2bSX4&id=FD807BAABFE14CB0DE3B47FDB006F965EEAAE2F0&thid=OIP.-y-o-SX4fN7qKEZkaekvrAHaKJ&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fpicture-cdn.wheretoget.it%2f14ulsd-l-610x610-pants-tropical-leggings-tropical%2bprint%2bleggings-tropical%2bprint%2bpants-flowers-jeans.jpg&exph=610&expw=445&q=tropical+leggings&simid=607987640014868310&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0

I like Olennas pineapple dress

You have 4 days, my dd is always ordering Asos next day (one of her jobs sometimes requires fancy dress type nonsense).

White even MORE see through if there's a disco/dance involved so dark but with flashing lights - also if photographed.

I too think it is a PR disaster in the making following windrush. Especially depending on the type of business they're in.

wear shorts under it and a bikini top, with the wide brim hat and flower garland you'll look fine.

Party sounds horrific. Think I'd be planning a nasty tummy bug which tragically meant I had to miss all the "fun".

Regardless of its transparency and length, this really doesn’t say ‘Carribean’ to me. Think colour and pattern, palm trees, exotic floral, etc., jewellery and other accessories. Can be done really cheaply and in a dignified way for a works do.