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Meeting up with an ex-boyfriend for the first time in 15 years - what do I wear?

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Rosarosae · 05/09/2014 14:57

A bit of context. This was a very significant boyfriend who I nearly married. Gorgeous but shy, intelligent and kind. There was a very strong sexual chemistry bond between us and I remember him very fondly. We haven't seen each other or been in touch for nearly 15 years, but I am travelling for work to the country and city where he lives now and are meeting up for a drink.

15 years have passed. I think I am in good nick for my age (early 40s) but obviously, I do not look 25 any longer, even if that's exactly what I think when I've had too much vino. Since I've know I was going to see him, I've been having these intensely erotic distracting thoughts and I just need to get a grip. But I digress.

Ladies, this is your brief. Make me feel gorgeous BUT as if I haven't tried at all. As if I had just woken up, grabbed the first thing that I saw in the wardrobe and put it on. I want to look effortless chic and be able to chat away with him, nonchalantly, knowing he thinks I look stunning. I should add at this stage that, despite the impression I might have given above, I am not after any inappropriate physical contact with him although one wonders incessantly what it would be like. I just want him to look at me and hate himself for letting me go. Grin

So, what do I wear? I am a size 12, 5'6'', brunette with brown eyes. Thanks!

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squoosh · 05/09/2014 15:22

How exciting!

Are you both single?

Floisme · 05/09/2014 16:47

Ok I'm just going to focus on the clothes for now Grin It sounds like you want to look like a super cool version of your normal self so, if you did just 'grab the first thing you saw in the wardrobe' what would that be?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/09/2014 17:01

Flo's point is excellent. If you normally reach for jeans and a top, do that - but buy the best fitting jeans you can find etc.

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Rosarosae · 05/09/2014 19:04

Hi, some great ideas! One of the outfits I feel really good out is an a-line tunic top with dark skinny jeans and fab boots. I find it difficult to find that kind of tunic, though, as many tend to be empire line (not ideal if you have a bit of a tummy). Any ideas for a for great a-line tunics, anybody?

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