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What to wear to work summer party?

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Jacksterbear · 14/06/2011 13:50

Party = evening drinks and buffet, in London, in June. Dress code = party wear, anything goes except trainers/sportswear.

I am blonde, fair-skinned, 5ft5, size 10, aged mid-30s. Recently slim again post-baby and need to wear something that looks fabulous but like I just threw it on!!

My best body bits are slim waist and nice (when in a bra! Grin) boobs! Not so good bits are legs (they are ok but not stunning) and bum - am a bit pear shaped.

I love the idea of a shift dress but not sure it's the most flattering for me given they tend not to flatter the waist and show off too much leg. Prom dresses, well they look a bit too much like I'm going to a prom! Maxi dresses look too beachy and also a bit too much like maternity dresses on me!

Help! Any suggestions?

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celticlassie · 14/06/2011 21:15

I love this.

And this which I can't think about buying as I have nothing to wear it to.

This?

this?

Jacksterbear · 14/06/2011 22:37

Ooh thanks.

  1. LOVE the shape of the dress, perfect for me I think, but a little unsure about the print of the fabric though.
  2. Lovely but I'd wear it to a wedding.
  3. and 4. like them but not very me, a little OTT.
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Jacksterbear · 15/06/2011 12:01

This is a dress I already own (bought 2 years ago and they have the cheek to describe it as "new" on their current website!) which is ok but not that flattering - doesn't go in enough at the waist and is a bit short on the leg showing too much orange peel thigh!

I love [[http://www.johnlewis.com/261803/Product.aspx this] although not sure the colour would suit me very well (blonde + yellow?).

Also this but I suspect it would look like a sack on me!

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Jacksterbear · 15/06/2011 12:11

This would be perfect but out of stock!

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celticlassie · 15/06/2011 16:12

this?

too black?

this?

TracyK · 15/06/2011 16:44

Can you not source the Oasis dress from JL or HoF?

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