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i have not been 'out' for 3 years and i have NOTHING to wear and i am PANICKING.

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 19:19

help me.

im going out for a friends 'hen night' this friday...
it's lunch-at her mum's house- then drinks,then dinner out,then more drinks...

i haven't been out in the evening for 3 years,
ive just lost 3 stone of baby weight,and all my clothes are baggy breastfeeding tops and yoghurt/paint stained skinny jeans.

Im a size 10, 26 years old (if that matters?!) and i used to be quite fashionable...

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 19:50

Don't panic!

What's your budget?

Any bits you want to cover/show off?

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 19:56

budget - small as possible! Grin

i prefer to cover my arms,

oh,and i CANNOT walk in heels.

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:10

This is gorgeous and on sale from 9am tomorrow- but will sell out fast.

Orange

Floral

You could wear with pointed flats or boots...

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:14

OOoooh,youre on the right track there,DP loves the first one...
buuuut,it's just a little too bright for meBlush

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:21

what do you think of this? too casual? totally off the mark??

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:23

Ok, how about:

DP

Topshop

Karen Millen

Asos

Asos again

tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:24

That's the second one I linked to but in different print Grin

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:27

oh,the last one was nice...

what do you think of this?

i think i reeeally need your help as i seem to be picking v casual or 18 year olds clothing...

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:29

ahh,that last link didnt work,sorry,ill try again...

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:30

I think the black floral one from H&M is good...

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:32

try again

(i could wear a cardi??)

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 20:35

this is too casual..right?

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:45

No point getting a dress you have to wear a cardi with- and I don't like the blue spotty one at all, sorry.

How about:

This with black opaques?

Ditto

This

This

Maxi

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:00

wow! those are all beautiful!
thankyou!Grin

i will go and try them on tomorrow!

thankyou,thankyou,thankyou!

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:06

Oooh, really?

Let me know what you end up getting Smile

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:07

oooh DP do next day delivery!

what should i wear with the second one? can i get away with boots?

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:11

Depends how you want to wear it really... I would do black or grey opaques and ankle or shoeboots.

What sort of boots do you have in mind?

tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:11

Tan knee boots would also be very good

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:19

okay i already have

these

and

these (not a very flattering picture though...)

or do i need something new...Grin

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:21

i like these... but i cant afford them.

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:26

these???

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:32

First ones = NO WAY

Second ones = Possibly

Third ones = Ok, but you could get a lot nicer for the price.

How about these?

FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:32

oh,and what size do you think a size 10 would be? they offer small medium or large.

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FriggsFlyingFalconFeathers · 16/11/2011 21:34

okay,i quite like those,would they go?

god i am shite at this.

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:35

Oohhh, not sure- I think DP sizes come up quite big, so perhaps go for a small?