What do you wear for going out to the local pub/curry? Inspiration needed....

[QueenCadbury]

I wear jeans every day (which I'm happy with) but don't necessarily want to wear them for going out in the evening. I've got a few do's coming up but nothing fancy, just local pubs/curry house and fancied something new but a shopping trip today and has just left me depressed!

If I don't want jeans and don't want a sparkly/smart/party dress then what should I wear??? I have shorts which I love but feels tad overdressed for the local curry house and I have the mango sequinned jumper to wear with either jeans or said shorts.

Can anyone offer any inspiration...?

Am 39, size 8/10, 5'5.

Gah, I was going to suggest shorts. How about mannish tailored black/navy trousers and interesting t-shirty top: you've made an effort but you're not overdone.

if you are going to a restaurant its only your top half that anyone sees

I wear jeans shorts or try this seasons coated trousers for a jean - a like effect

DP or warehouse or Zara

Skinny cords, maybe? I have Uniqlo cream ones which are a little bit more dressy than jeans without being dressy dressy. Plus they keep you warm now that it appears to be winter!

They aren't very skinny though, are they

Thanks for the ideas ladies. Cords could be a good compromise between dressy dressy and jeans, i hadn't thought of those. i do love dressing up and donning my shorts or a dress and heels but always feel too overdone.

I looked everywhere yesterday as well as online but I just can't find anything that inspires me or if I do it doesn't fit properly. Hence the depressing shopping trip.

Keep the ideas coming ladies...

If Im going out somewhere non dressy but still want to look nice, i tend to wear a dress with flats and black opaques (ballet flats or ankle boots). Short printed dresses usually, or sometimes a lacy one with a brown leather belt to dress it down.

How about a pair of smart black trousers and a top (something nice, but that would go with jeans as well so you're not too dressy).

I'm over thinking it really aren't I?

I can do daytime and I can do glam but I find it hard to do the middle ground. I should just get more confidence and wear what I like instead of worrying about being over dressed

Coloured jeans and a top/blouse?

Printed dress, cardi and boots?

Leggings/jeggings and tunic top?

I vote for leggings/jeggings and tunic top or dress - flattering and comfortable to wear too, you can eat as much as you like

And I don't care what the fashion police say, I wear tall boots (mid thigh) with mine! I'm old enough to make my own mind up about what suits me!

What is a curry house? An Indian restaurant?

You mean you don't have a special curry outfit? Tsk.

bella - are you forrin or summat/

NO NO NOTO TUNIC