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Need linen trouser suit for wedding please, ta.

74 replies

oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:13

that is it really

got 4 weddings in the next few months and am not really a dress person

want something that I can wear after the weddings

am tall, about a size 12, want long wide pants and short fitted jacket.

Ta!

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cod · 18/05/2006 13:17

fc?

cod · 18/05/2006 13:23

\link{http://collection.hobbs.co.uk/Main/index.cfm?page=1007&element=1090&parent=1006&numdisplay=0\hobbs one but i liek thebalck on in principles best but websiet is dwon}

cod · 18/05/2006 13:23

\link{http://collection.hobbs.co.uk/Main/index.cfm?page=1007&element=1280&parent=1006&numdisplay=6\take a letter missjomnes}

cod · 18/05/2006 13:24

\link{http://collection.hobbs.co.uk/Main/index.cfm?page=1007&element=1281&parent=1006&numdisplay=6\very jackie o}

bundle · 18/05/2006 13:24

that pink is a lovely colour cod

cod · 18/05/2006 13:25

its good colur for me
cant do wide trews though
oo is stick thin tho

cod · 18/05/2006 13:25

the woman ta the times said dont match suits int he fashioon thin g on monday

bundle · 18/05/2006 13:26

olive think carefully about the short jacket option, if you are tall..your legs could look like girders...

oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:27

I like that first Hobbs one

(interesting factoid - I used to be a Miss Jones)

Can you wear black to a wedding? I think a nice black one with a bright top would do.

Also, taking the girls, how do I fit all their shite in a nice bag?????!!!! I will look like I am going away for the weekend.

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oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:28

girders?

am not getting an image bundle love

do you mean they will look too long?

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cod · 18/05/2006 13:29

id wear balck easily
just dont wear halterneck ot t oo strappy top in church

bundle · 18/05/2006 13:29

i think hilary alexander in torygraph said that too.

Auntymandy · 18/05/2006 13:29

\link{http://www.vivi-direct.com/linen-clothes.htm\anything here?}

cod · 18/05/2006 13:29

\link{http://women.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,18030-2167602.html\know you arent MOTB btu this made me lol}

cod · 18/05/2006 13:30

DOs AND DON'Ts

A dressy coat works especially well for a day-into-evening wedding. For the ceremony, button the coat. Then whip it off for the reception to reveal something more glitzy. Ensure your dress is not longer than your coat.

The jacket-over-dress combo is also versatile. Bracelet sleeves are the most elegant. Matching is less interesting than contrasting, so if your dress is patterned, wear a plain jacket, and vice versa.

If you are wearing a skirt suit, go for something with a defined waist. Experiment with pattern and texture. n If you want lots of wear from the outfit, choose a skirt suit, as you can mix and match it with your existing wardrobe, wearing the jacket with jeans.

With trousers, avoid the job-interview look. Soften the jacket with a luxurious silk scarf or wear a flowing tunic.

Keep your bag small and smart. Avoid big hats if you’re short.

cod · 18/05/2006 13:30

ah well you ar buggered then

cod · 18/05/2006 13:33

OLive are you trying to worka dn talk fashion

noddyholder · 18/05/2006 13:33

dressy coats are hideous imo Avoid at all costs There is a nice linen suit in jigsaw

bundle · 18/05/2006 13:33

yes olive, could look toooo long.

also - does the trinny & susannah mantra "never wear colour with black" still stand??

there's a nice spotty (indigo/paler blue) one on the monsoon website..can't directly link to page but it's under casual jackets.

cod · 18/05/2006 13:34

ah now i agree that the coat adn dress thign is great
my standby

oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:35

yes am trying to work as well!

excuse me

tsk

have to go now for good, sniff, will return once my absolutely thilling task has been completed

sigh

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megglevache · 18/05/2006 13:35

Did you want a fitted tunic and wide legged pants?
I ask because I bought the most amazing suit but the top half isn't a jacket it comes in either choc brown/natural or white and was gorgeous...from Sainsburys!

Top was £16 bottoms £18 . I was amazed the linen is fab quality really thick. I'm wearing mine to death at the moment and going to get another colour too.

oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:36

don't like dresses, my legs are too thin

trousers trousers trousers

I got a nice linen suit in Oasis once about 10 years ago and the jacket is still in my wardrobe (trousers died when the arse went).

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nailpolish · 18/05/2006 13:36

cod where did you copy these dos and donts from

i read that recently and its doin' my head in thinking where it was

was it the sunday times fashion

and OO are you sure you want linen? you will get v creased

oliveoil · 18/05/2006 13:38

oh yes, creases

auntymandy, tons on that one ta

I have to go now and pay some bills and what not.

XX

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