I've learned soooo much from you wise people, just by lurking, in a bid to finally learn to dress properly now I'm 40 something. I now have an actual Q, if you'd be really kind.
I've just got meself a black M&S shift dress off eBay: asymmetric boat neck, cap sleeves, above the knee.
But... what do I wear over it? A belt? Size? Colour? And actually, tho it seemed a good thing to just have in my wardrobe, when would one actually wear it? Looks way too smart and Mad Men for everyday office wear (not that I'm working atm) - but maybe I'm just a slacker who underestimates back-office workwear.
And I bought it just before that thread about not wearing black if your hair is washed-out mousy. You're so right.
So bright jewellery or scarf at the neckline seems likely.
I'm hourglass by the way. From the front and, erm, from the side (tummy roll, no arse).
All your thoughts most gratefully received - including "give it to Oxfam".