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please dress me for black tie dinner!

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dementedma · 31/08/2013 19:46

OK, your mission, fashionistas, is this. I have to attend a black tie gala dinner (business awards) in November. Full on posh frock and I need help.here is what you have to work with:
Nearly 50, 5 foot 7, currently 12 stone but low carbing and hope to be nearer 11 by November.size 16/14 currently. Problem area is tummy which sticks out.good bits are legs, neat ankles. Can rustle up a cleavage but a wee bit crepey. The big problem is I am not at all feminine or girly. I wear trousers, plain tees and flats. I feel like a bloke in drag all dressed up! I have short hair, short nails, don't do skirts or dresses really. I want to look glamorous and make my colleagues do a double take! I could do fierce - spike my hair etc - bit want a wow factor yet still be comfortable. What the fuck can I wear? No pastels, no frills, no flounces...have dark brown/reddish hair, green eyes, sallow skin. HELP!
Will send box of chocolates to the person whom finds me the perfect dress. Under £100 please

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dementedma · 31/08/2013 20:43

Bump

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OneLittleLady · 31/08/2013 22:38

something like this maybe?

OneLittleLady · 31/08/2013 22:39

I mean the style rather than the colours btw

mrspaddy · 31/08/2013 22:59

This is stunning... Very flattering and not too frilly or flouncy.

www.johnlewis.com/hobbs-tia-dress-black-ivory/p625599

Also you could go for a more dramatic red hair colour for the event.

dementedma · 01/09/2013 16:38

Oh thank you. Yes I like the style of both of these. Think I need to be a wee bit more red carpet - its going to be a big event. Do you think a touch of sparkle somewhere would be OK?
More like this would be great!

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