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Pre-wedding party - what to wear?

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SconessMcFloness · 29/04/2015 16:55

There is no dress code on the invite, it's in a pub, in London...for drinks and dancing.
I don't know the couple, dh received the invite from one of his clients.
All I know about him is that he like's Indie music and craft beer/real ale.
So what to wear that I don't look over or under-dressed?
I'm 5ft 8in, hourglass size 12 and I don't do classic.

Any ideas?

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Pantsalive · 29/04/2015 17:05

Can you google the pub for clues as to what sort of people might go there?
Does the client have a beard?

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SconessMcFloness · 29/04/2015 17:27

Yes client has a beard. Am I dealing with a hipster wedding?

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MsAspreyDiamonds · 29/04/2015 17:36

Yes you are!

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SconessMcFloness · 29/04/2015 17:52

What do female hipsters wear? I only ever think about men being hipsters.

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Lj8893 · 29/04/2015 18:03

Dp has a beard, he's definitely not a hipster!

I don't really know what female hipsters wear.....is it the kind of rockabilly style maybe? I have a few friends who dress like that who date "hipsters"

CMOTGilbertBlythe · 29/04/2015 18:12

Have a look on Lookbook.nu for inspiration.
Hair in a messy bun
Flatforms

Don't wear anything tooooo formal.

Littlefrenchmummy · 29/04/2015 18:14

Black jeans and heels with a top and black (leather?) jacket and accessories (bracelets) . Cant go wrong with that Smile

Pantsalive · 29/04/2015 19:58

I wouldn't worry too much about trying to look like a hipster. I'd aim for something you feel fabulous in. Perhaps your best going to the pub outfit but ramp it up a bit.
I should think Lfm has it pretty spot on but only a leather jacket if you're a leather jacket person.

TheRealMaryMillington · 29/04/2015 20:00

What would you usually wear, with your usual mates, for a slightly more important than normal night out?

What do you mean when you say you don't do classic?

Trills · 29/04/2015 20:02

What would you normally wear to go to a slightly-more-dressed-up-than-usual pub?

Pantsalive · 29/04/2015 20:03

Btw in my experience, hipster women seem to wear that architect, non-gender-specific style of clothing or the artfully hippy/vintage/grunge look.

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SconessMcFloness · 29/04/2015 21:03

I don't do classic grown up clothes....neat Blazers, silk scarves, doesn't matter really I just always really struggle with dressing for weddings because I don't like wedding clothes....pastels, heels, dresses etc.
I don't want to dress like a hipster either, it's not who I am, I just want to get the level of formality right.
Was thinking of a Tipi sweater, a full midi skirt and heels but I think it will be too hot and possibly too dressed up.
Night out I'd usually wear jeans and a top, sometimes heels....but only if we're travelling everywhere by taxi.
A jumpsuit might work?

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Trills · 29/04/2015 21:59

You don't need pastels and silk scarves to go to a pub. It's just a pub.

CurlsLDN · 30/04/2015 08:01

Ooh the midi sounds perfect! Team it with a plain grey t shirt and hair that isn't too done. A messy bun as suggested upthread would be perfect.

(I've lived in East London for ten years and work in the media. Don't know if I'm a hipster, but I know what they wear!)

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SconessMcFloness · 30/04/2015 08:22

I suspect we have misunderstood the nature of the invite....from previously talking to the client dh thought it was a pre party but the invite reads like an evening reception invite, not sure jeans are ok for an evening reception, it may be just a pub but it's still a wedding. So I've asked dh to clarify with the client. Hopefully that will make it easier.
I'm still thinking a jumpsuit would work either way.

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SconessMcFloness · 30/04/2015 08:24

The midi I was going to wear with a tipi sweater - crew neck merino - very simple - almost t shirt like, I don't think I can dance in heels though....mind you most wedding I've been to we have danced around our heels - in a totally ironic way of course!

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Pantsalive · 30/04/2015 13:37

I think you're right. Go with the jumpsuit, especially if you feel happy in it. I find you can brazen out most fashion faux pas as long as you're confident in what you're wearing.

Trills · 30/04/2015 20:17

Tell us more about this jumpsuit.

It sounds like wearing the jumpsuit will make you FEEL GOOD, so you should wear it.

I just want to hear about it :)

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SconessMcFloness · 30/04/2015 20:35

I don't have a jumpsuit, I need to go on the hunt - have you any ideas Trills? Smile

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Pantsalive · 30/04/2015 21:04

What's your budget? This looks suitably nonchalant.

Trills · 30/04/2015 21:10

Jumpsuits are tricky online because there are so many places in which they could not fit.

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SconessMcFloness · 30/04/2015 21:35

Budget is probably up to £200 maybe a bit more, excluding shoes etc but I'd have to really love it to go over, I like the Cos jumpsuit. Unfortunately trills I can't wear print close to my face, the print wears me.Sad

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Trills · 30/04/2015 21:38

Lots of the nice jumpsuits I've seen are strapless or have v thin straps - how do you feel about that?

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SconessMcFloness · 30/04/2015 21:46

You're right Trills I'm deluded, I've never actually tried on a jumpsuit. No occasion and the loo complication thing put me off - I struggle enough with finding a dress to fit - hourglass proportions are not fashionable, the waists are too high, too big or other bits are too tight or too loose. I expect a jumpsuit is harder to fit for my size than a dress. Sad

Feck!

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