We are having a black tie event this year in my workplace. Needless to say everyone who is anyone is going and people have been talking about it for ages. Me , I stuck
My head in the sand mumbled about having 'plenty in my wardrobe' and bungled on. Problem is the even is 3 weeks away now. I checked my wardrobe. It s not a pandora s box I had imagined.
So basically I have 2 options - one is a nude/ fawn silk halterneck dress. It s midi length.
I am pale ( will wear tan but not too much) with blond (highlighted ) long ish hair. I have yukky gold shoes that would be ok with it but am thinking if I got new nice shoes and bag it might work. Only thing is the silk is very very unforgiving and basically shows every bump and lump - I m slim but shapeless and not very toned. Have no boobs (34 a - and that s being generous) and wonder do you need a decent cleavage to carry off the halterneck - there s a low back so I couldn't wear bra underneath.
Option 2 is a knee length burger et michaelson dress - it s beaded and sparkly cream coloured with black and sliver beading - again I need shoes and bag to match.
So wise fashionistas
Should I go for dress 1 or 2. Is it ok to wear knee length ... Everyone seems to be talking about full length gowns.
If I wear dress a I want fabbbbulous shoes ( cos it s ao simple ) can anyone care to suggest ( budget up to 200 probably, ideally including bag)
If I go for dress 2 I need nice heels - I m thinking black but they dint need to be that amazing as the dress is busy enough.
What do you think and any suggestions gratefully received.
Sorry this is so long thanks for reading