Am going to the Manoir au quatre saisons on Thursday... what should I wear??

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(evening meal)
All my 'nice' dresses are a bit too wedding-y, linen trews seem too casual - help, what does one wear??

I would not wear linen trousers.
I would wear cocktail dress. If it is hot you will get away with something more casual.

You will find people coming in for supper will be pretty formal. But hotel residents tend to be a bit more casual.

LBD or the least weddingy of your dresses. Maybe smart trousers and a nice top?

Having said that, last time I went to dinner at Claridges (not quite as posh but close), nearly all the diners were wearing variations on smart jeans.

Claridges is more casual because it is city centre. Le manoir is country house style so more formal. People were not even wearing jeans at lunch when I was there.
Dress.

not...at...all...jealous OP

have wanted to go there for years lucky you.

definitely agree with Pag, must be a dress.

I went for dinner in a fairly up market hotel recently (outside london) and wore a silk dress but dressed it down with flat gold sandals and felt fine.

there was a whole spectrum of outfits, and almost anything went from sequined jackets....to trousers and smart tops...to dresses.

have a lovely time.

So, Boden-y type cocktail dress?

Am very excited - and slightly bemused by the fact that even though it's been in diary for about 4 months, have only just realised I need to dress for the occasion...

Or silky black/silver dress?

I've been a few times (yes I do know how wanky that sounds) and went for a cocktail dress every time, which worked well. Surely this is an excuse to go shopping? The food is fab, I wish I were going.

Well not for me. I fucking hate Boden. But that sort of thing

Yep, cocktail dress.

I love that place, I think it has 3 michelin stars dunnit. Yummy.

Another vote for cocktail dress.

It's lovely and the staff are fabulous too - attentive when you need it, leave you alone when you don't.

Oh lucky you! Drove past it on Saturday and dropped big hints to DP.

Never been but suggestions of cocktail dress sound good. Make sure it's comfortable so you can enjoy your feast!

Forgot to say - have a lovely time.

Oooh, wow! Just saw this as you're in active convos and had to pop in to express my envy.

Hope you have a lovely time.

An elasticated waist!

Silky silver/black dress.

It is fabulous...enjoy

When we went there for dh's birthday I wore a knee length shift dress in dark red with a bit of silver embroidery, and silver shoes

Have a lovely time.

Thank you all for your expressions of envy - having been really excited when we booked it, I've been flat out at work for the couple of weeks & have a stinking cold and was slightly starting to think "Oh, another Thing To Do". You have all reminded me why we booked it (10th wedding anniversary)

And thank your too for your clothing suggestions. Am off to check if I fit into any of the dresses I have in mind...

I'm jealous too - I'd suggest you avoid silk because it is so difficult to get stains out of if you eat in too piggy a fashion and spill some !