how does one do arm coverage and NOT look middle aged?

[AnitaBush]

I need something to wear with this dress for a special occasion. I keep looking at shrugs/boleros, but they're not great are they?

I've ordered this to see what it looks like.

What do you effortlessly glamour folk do if it's going to be a bit nippy? I can't really wear my coat all night in a restaurant...

Sorry about that.
There is a similar top on the Karen Millen website, but with cap sleeves so not sure if it would meet the criteria of keeping you warm.

Hi. Personally,I would stay away from a pashmina. They just are not fashionable,sorry,don't mean to be rude. If it were me,I'd go for a blazer,versatile,classic,goes with jeans,trousers,dresses,skirts,and very hip! Have a peep at these on shop style.
http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/browse?fts=Cream+blazer
I really like the Mango one.

Non-mumsy jacket - in fact loads at NL - balances out the potential 'maturity' of a Phase8 dress.

Or this?

No, this!

Sharper cut.

Has anyone been ordering the grey long sleeved shrug? Just went to order one (LOVE it) and there is now only one left in a size 10....

good selection here at New Look

scroll down for the best ones

dont wear blazer. unless special occasion is a job interview or you are over 60

other jackets eg leather / denim / suede are very cool but you will look weird wearing it all night indoors in the summer

shrug / wrap etc the way to go IM not very HO

I take your points about mumsiness.

In fact I am loving this but it is far too £££. I like the exaggerated shape of it. There's a cream miss selfridge one which is a good shape but it's cream, not black.

hmmm, link not working. it's the murphay.

well my goodness, NL does have some nice stuff in. Dirt cheap too!