Night out- sudden panic as nothing to wear

[Spidergirl8]

I am going out on Friday and after being a social hermit following arrival of DCs I suddenly realise I am without going out clothes .

I have a couple of very dressy dresses which would be OTT. However after a rummage I have this top (in picture). Do you think that this would work with these trousers which I also have. Was going to wear with a wedge ankle boot.

I'm in mid thirties, tallish and a slim 12. I am just a bit worried that the top is a bit boxy and I'm going to look like a frump! Also any tips on hair and make-up greatly appreciated I have brown shoulder length hair with a fringe, hazel eyes and pale complexion....

Where are you going? I'd probably wear smart skinny jeans and heels with the top. It's pretty. Does it make you look boxy?

Thanks rollon. Plan was to wear skinnies, splurged and bought some Paige jeans. Arrived today and fit really well, except have a 36 inch leg for some reason! So no time to get hemmed. I don't own my suitable heels, just court shoes and peep toe in a retro style.

Going for a meal and then a live band.

I'm not sure whether it looks boxy, just not fitted. I am terrible at judging how things look on me though!

How about you add a belt or sash to pull in the waist then? You could get/may already have a beaded/sparkly one to pick up the neck detail, or even a plain black leather belt could work, as could a velvet or grosgrain ribbon if it is wide enough. Or an obi?

Thanks Roja, that's a good tip. However I own zero dress belt, only belt for jeans. I really am lacking in the going out clothes area!

There are no clothes shops near me but there is a charity shop- as a desperate measure I may see if they have anything. Oh dear

Zara, next day delivery is £9.99. You can get them deliver to work even?

I say this as I had similar panic yesterday and have ordered these for today so I have choice:
option1
option2
in case i hate both belts at least this will be somethingbag to go with

Do you even have a black tie belt you could cut off something else (dress. top) and sew back on later? Or does dp/charity shop have a suitable fancy tie? Charity shop can be great for belts btw. Good luck.

I think it looks lovely.