Thinking ahead to graduations next summer

[harbinger]

Is there anything in the sales that might suit?
I'm 5'8" and a size 18 top, 12 bottom with a tum and my neck is awful (usually bright red) from old sun damage.

Are you graduating? If so there is usually a dress code. Or are you going to a graduation?

I will be going to a graduation. DD2 this year then DD1 the following year.
I have got it the right way round BTW. (Gap plus language.)

I really like this skirt and top.

So do I but it's the wrong colour for me. Love the material.
Should have said that I'm freckles,green eyes and dark hair.
I would much prefer a dress/jacket. I don't want a skirt, unless I have to.

something conservative so that you 'match' or don't detract from the graduate. scarf? really don't sweat it as it isn't about you

Thank you for looking Dex

I know it's not about me. Durr. Are jeans okay then? Thought not!

yes you can wear jeans, no-one is looking at you

I'm asking for help about something that I know nothing about.
Well, what can I wear..............from the sales?
Do I have to look MOTB ?

I go to zillions of graduations (through work). You can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. They won't turf you out if that is jeans but. If it helps, women are usually dressed not as MOTB and more as they would be as a guest to the appropriate season wedding (withou the hats). So a dress and jacket would be fine.

Perhaps get something qualify but plain so you can wear to DD2 and DD1's graduations- just accessorise differently.

Thanks Logon. I wasn't going to wear jeans.
Is there a good place with classic dressmaking? Jaeger, Planet, Hobbs?

Yes I think you can't go wrong with Jaegar or Hobbs (imagine Planet is good to I just don't know it).

I disagree with southeastastra - it may not be about you, but you will be in the photos so better to be dressed in something appropriate than a pair of jeans! I think those 3 shops should have something to suit you.

What on earth do I look for? All I know is that 50s style is out (with a tum).
I do scrub up quite well and can look smart (but never quite make groomed).