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Meal out with DH's work contacts - what to wear?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 14:45

On 11th July - eek, next week! - I have a meal out at some fancy restaurant in Nottingham. I won't have long to get ready as I don't get in from work until after 5, and we will need to leave here around 6ish.

It is going out with an IFA Dh works with, and who I kind of know (met a couple of times) a little. There are other contacts of this IFAs and their partners.

What can I wear? I think I need a wardrobe ovehaul as it is. Now I definitely do.

I am short (5 foot), small on top. Tummy, bottom and hips bigger. I really need to loose a couple of stone but that is not going to happen in a week so need nice clothes instead.

Oh, must remember to get my eye brows waked too. No time for hair now.

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 14:46

Would rather not spend a small fortune either!

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doobydoo · 03/07/2006 14:51

How about Chanel No5 and a smile[like Marylin Monroe]
Or maybe not if A WORK DO..MIGHT GIVE THE WRONG IMPRESSION
What about the petite range in M and S or Debenhams?
I don't know what sort of clothes you like.

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 14:52

Not sure myself to be honest! I need to lose weight so don't like much on myself at moment. I need some inspiration. I need a Trinny and Susannah but without the tele bit, or the grabbing of boobs/bums!

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doobydoo · 03/07/2006 14:55

I would love to be humiliated by Trin and Susannah!It would soooooooooo be worth it
How about wrap dresses?
Or a wrap top with a floaty skirt?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 14:57

Possibly. Like idea of floaty skirts I need to do some online shopping later tonight I guess. i just never know where to start and leave it too late!

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 15:00

this would be nice and not clingy on your bottom half?

Northerner · 03/07/2006 15:01

Yes wrap dress and killer heels. Can't go wrong.

Or widel legged lined trousers and vest top?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 16:50

Never had a wrap dress. Not sure my top half could pull it off. Hmmm.

Heels. That should be fun! No, I wear heels for going out. Might need new ones though.

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 19:30

Any other suggestions?

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 19:31

What is your best feature and what is your 'colouring' like?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 19:40

Generally quite pale skin although have a light tan at moment. Have freckles though.

A couple of not so great holiday pictures of me from last two weeks here , here and here

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 19:42

Sorry:

First link: here
Second link: here

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 19:45

of your hols! DD looks like she had a fab time! Your arms are ok for sleeveless and you have enough of a chest to pull off wrap or v neck dress I think - will have a look around. Am no expert though so be warned! Are you afraid of colour?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 19:47

Those pictures are braless, so looks a little more with some support and lift

Willing to try some colour, but not too bright.

Really do need a whole wardrobe overhaul TBH!

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 19:47

Am thinking green?

schneebly · 03/07/2006 19:49

have to go- will return in half hour with suggestions!

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 19:49

Never worn much green so far, butt willing to try most things. Dh is going out later so need to look on the web for some ideas I think. Thanks BTW.

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Gobbledigook · 03/07/2006 19:58

I think nice wide leg linen trousers that are plain and then an 'interesting' top and killer heels. What about brown linen trousers (a bit different from the white and black)?

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 20:01

I like brown. I have brown sandel type heel things I could use too.

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 20:43

Am back - not finding too much but how about...

this top with these trousers?

or

dress?
any good?

schneebly · 03/07/2006 20:45

damn - dress link no good! It is in dresses about half way along. Sleeveless and £40.

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hulababy · 03/07/2006 22:52

I do like those trousers and that top Thanks for looking.

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schneebly · 03/07/2006 22:55

No probs hula. I think you would suit the trousers and top really well. Whatever you decide I am sure you will look lovely and hope it all goes well.

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hulababy · 04/07/2006 20:25

Typical top is not available in my size I am off to Meadowhall on Thursday for a day's child-free shopping, so will check out Debenhams among other shops.

Thanks.

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hulababy · 07/07/2006 08:44

Finally went shopping (child free, all day!) yesterday and ended up buying more than just the outfit. Beforehand I also went though my wardrobe and filled up a huge charity bag with discarded clothes

For the meal I got myself a dress from Monsoon, some dress jewelry, and some wedges from Dune.

I also got myself a skirt and top from Monsoon, because I liked then

And then, I went to Debenhams (to see if they had those trousers/top - they didn't) and ended up buying myself a wrap dress.

So overall a good day

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