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What are YOU wearing to your christmas do?

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Workberk · 06/12/2013 22:26

Whether it's a work party, Christmas drinks, NYE thing - what's your lovely festive outfit of choice?

Need some inspiration...

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/12/2013 22:41

Nothing at this rate.

MelanieCheeks · 06/12/2013 22:43

Oxblood leather skinnies I bought in Vegas, and either a mad Christmas sweater, or a glittery top,

TwllBach · 06/12/2013 22:50

One of the two dresses on my profile I would imagine... Or I have a red one a similar shape to the navy one... but what the picture doesn't show you in the navy one is my massive gut that over hangs :( my arms and my bust/rib area is thinner now than in the picture, but my dirty great stomach jsut sticks out like I'm pregnant.

TwllBach · 06/12/2013 22:51

OH! I missed the picture thing...

What are YOU wearing to your christmas do?
TwllBach · 06/12/2013 22:52

or this one...

MelanieCheeks · 06/12/2013 22:53

Oooh just remembered I've acquired a pair of glitzy irregular choice shoe boots, so I'll be wearing those! They're in black and gold, so prolly a plain black dress, with a gold stole.

Hohohowhatfuckeryitis · 06/12/2013 22:54

www.marksandspencer.com/Per-Una-Neckline-Shift-Dress/dp/B005DIRLG0?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_39&nodeId=43091030&sr=1-39&qid=1385153105
this. but it is really heavy and worried its going to be too hot and tight. but looks good.

CointreauVersial · 06/12/2013 22:59

I have a pair of silvery cigarette trousers from Next which I shall probably wear with a black Monsoon top, kitten heels and a sparkly necklace.

I hate dressing up for evening dos, I never seem to have the right things to wear.

burnishedsilver · 06/12/2013 23:06

It's not a very dressy affair.

What are YOU wearing to your christmas do?
ceeveebee · 06/12/2013 23:38

I wore this to our Xmas party, was at a posh hotel so wanted to look classy - it is a really lovely dress for the price but I stupidly didn't try it on and could barely breathe all night as it came up so small!

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/tfnc+Long+sleeved+mini+dress/186718917,default,pd.html

Financeprincess · 07/12/2013 06:43

Black & white sleeveless knitted dress from Karen Millen. Makes me feel like a snowflake!

AmberNectarine · 07/12/2013 16:13

Have ended up with a choice of a gold, glittery Anglomania, a Tiffany blue/green DVF or a cheapy cobalt ASOS number. Will make decision on the day.

gindrinker · 07/12/2013 16:42

Lunch - floral play suit with black tights and tan brogues.
Dinner and drinking - navy and black lace tulip dress. Not sure about shoes... Might be my ankle boots?

Xmas day - jeans and a Woolie jumper... We dont do dressing up.

MissMillament · 07/12/2013 16:47

This dress which Cremolafoam pointed me at last week. It arrived yesterday and it is fab-u-lous. The little gold studs are festive without being in any way OTT.

Pinupgirl · 07/12/2013 17:31

Have 2 nights out-

1st-vivien of Holloway Jezebel dress in black cherry print. To be worn with red glitter red or dead shoes and nude seamed stockings.
2nd-vivien of Holloway Grace dress in red duchess satin. To be worn with black seamed stockings and black satin and velvet peep toe shoes.

MissMillament · 07/12/2013 18:29

Sounds amazing Pinupgirl. I love VoH dresses whenever I see them linked to on here. Must be brave and try one out one day.

Workberk · 07/12/2013 23:34

Ooh great outfits here. Loving the green dresses - there's not enough green! Tempted by the Topshop number to wear with thick tights and ankle boots.

Have ordered half of Asos today though so will see how we get on there first...

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EvilRingahBitch · 08/12/2013 00:03

Anglomania shift dress and extra-strength Spanx or Damsel In A Dress silk paisley thing.

But the temptation to sprint to Holloway in a lunchbreak is quite strong. Would any of their dresses work for a short pearshape size 10/12, small of waist, square of shoulder, small of nork?

sleepdodger · 08/12/2013 08:40

Taffeta skirt from topshop in deep red
Vest from h&m
Makes my waist look teeny tiny because the prom style hides a multitude of sins
Fabulous black animal tights
Super shoes
Minimal make up
Red lips
Prosecco in hand always ;-)

nilbyname · 08/12/2013 08:40

Workbert the green dress is super comfy and I wore it last night and go loads of compliments.

EvilRingahBitch · 08/12/2013 09:06

How long is the green dress nilby? Most of these dresses (including the fabulous Almost Famous one, which I swooned over) reveal too much leg, but given that the model in the Top Shop picture is 6 inches taller than me, I thought it might be a possibility.

Pinupgirl · 08/12/2013 09:11

Hi evil-I think the vivien halterneck pencil dresses would be a good fit for your figure. They have some boning in them so shape the bust but go in at the waist so are very flattering. You can buy matching boleros too if you don't like to show your upper arms.

If you have a look at their fb page they have lots of photos of customers wearing her dresses so you might get some inspiration.

HoHolepew · 08/12/2013 09:14

Those are all lovely!

I havw a black aline type shift dress from M&S Autograph thats a few years old though I've only worn it twice. Its black with chiffon sleeves and dark beading around the neckline and cuffs. I wear it with nude micro fishnests and high leopard print shoes. I'm skint so can't really buy anything.

But I do have a £20 Dorothy Perkibns voucher and now I'm tempted to go and look for that dress...

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