School mums xmas party outfit ;) skinnies + ?

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That time of year approaches. Dinner and a bit of cheesy dancing on its way....

Anyhow, want something simple, stylish, little bit dressy, not expensive, a bit timeless, to wear with my lovely Indigo New Look skinnies (thank you Style and Beauty people). Am 5'2" and a bit pear-shaped if that helps! Preferably black (ok with indigo skinnies?)

Any suggestions? Have tried on a lovely sheer top in Zara but it was cropped which I can't wear, a few things in h&m and just seen a shell top with some sparkle round the neck on New Look...

New Look top

Zara top

Have this in black which I like but don't feel its dressy enough

Really like this for christmassy top, have just ordered it in fact!

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Karen+Millen+Lace+sequin+tee/192469584,default,pd.html

Thanks OP for spurring me on in my quest and hope you are successful too .

I don't believe it, went to check my link and they've all sold out ! Sorry OP.

If you like burgundy I bought this from Zara and it's lovely (if polyester).

Massimo one hideous on boobs they did in cream for summer very similar

Hmm, i always thought skinnies would be no good for me, 5ft 4 pear shape, size 10 top, 12 bottoms. This is maybe something i need to try.

Good quality ones Heathcliff, the best you can afford. You don't want a saggy bot or knees .

Noo nothing worse than a saggy bot, i'm going to do some investigating this week. Turned 40 this year too so hope i don't end up looking like mutton

Love the Massimo one Faddy.

Heathcliff go for really dark ones - indigo or black, boots/shoes dark to create a longer line and similar tone/ lighter colour top. Statement necklace also good for balancing and bringing eyes back to the top of you!

Lots of recommendations on these threads for new look supersoft skinnies which I have. Also come in 3diff lengths which is great for the short legged

Thanks colour

MrsCB my equipment shirt is my very favourite item of clothing - NOT frumpy.

Dresses all very well and good but how many of us can justify 'going-out' dresses. I certainly can't - a. I don't go out enough and b. all my mates would be thinking 'oh look at her, wearing that again'. Skinnies are my (non working) daytime wardrobe and I can sometimes even shoehorn a naice top into the mix (or wear it to work), but i'd look a special sort of bellend rocking up to toddler group in my Viv Westwood dress which is why it remains unworn after 2.5 yrs.

Amber yes, likely to get more wear (and not spend so much) on a naice top . Am going to have to see what these equipment shirts are tho!

bare arms but bargain silk from Oasis!
red silk

or this one?
here

I like that first Oasis red...would you need a statement necklace?

Am quite intrigued by this red Cos top. Hate the Cos website, I can never see enough of the clothes! But love the colour of the top and think it could look quite sleek. Polyester though.

Like that zara top.

Skinny jeans are OK if you are skinny.

Hmm yes some serious jewellry would be needed!

yes Cos colour is lovely!

ooh i was deleted, I see.

Right I got the black whispy sleeved top and OMG hilarious. the whispy bits arent FIXED to the top so just are like little waspy bits of polyester that flap about
TERRIBLE

I THINK IT WAS DRESSES FOR FATTIES that was deleted!!! omg

Haha......lord Palmerston...you didn't direct it AT anyone...it was at the brand....

Whoops.....slapped wrist :)

I like the red oasis one but think the arms might be cut off at unflattering point maybe?

:)

Cheap looking dresses too, whether for fatties or skinnies. Years ago though, I had a wiggle type black velvet dress from Miss Selfridges, and it was one of the most flattering things I have ever worn. Wish I could find a replica, to wear with suede shoe boots or ankle boots and grey nail vanish.

Red Oasis one is nice but would be a disaster on norks.

Missed the bit about 'dresses for fatties' . What? Where?

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