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So I'm having drinks with Gordon at No 11 next week - what should I wear?

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PrincessPeaHead · 02/02/2007 12:32

Smallish event. Early evening, will probably go out for dinner afterwards (not with the big G!).
Don't want to look like I'm up from the cuntry and overdressed, don't want to turn up in smart day wear if in fact everyone else is in cocktail dresses.

Straw poll then - what do you think?

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WanderingTrolley · 02/02/2007 12:48

I think everyone is stunned into silence.

What about a slogan t-shirt?

And try not to hum "Gordon Is A Moron" under your breath.(not that he is one, obv)

themildmanneredjanitor · 02/02/2007 12:49

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expatinscotland · 02/02/2007 12:51

The Saltire as a cape. To remind Gordon that we haven't forgotten he's Scots, even though he seems desperate to forget it himself.

LIZS · 02/02/2007 12:52

ooer ! in what "persona" are you there - professional , personal , political ?

yorkshirelass79 · 02/02/2007 12:57

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Budababe · 02/02/2007 13:20

Chanel No 5 and a smile???

DeputyMacDawg · 02/02/2007 13:20

Boxing gloves?

FrogPrincess · 02/02/2007 13:27

pretty but simple dress, just above the knee, and that Chanel coat you once told me about?
but no undies (cheap thrill for your dh)

FluffyMummy123 · 02/02/2007 13:28

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SherlockLGJ · 02/02/2007 13:28

I suppose a t-shirt with Born Free..........Taxed to death is out of the question.

puddle · 02/02/2007 13:29

Full white heather club gear.

And carry a sporran shaped handbag.

FluffyMummy123 · 02/02/2007 13:29

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DeputyMacDawg · 02/02/2007 13:30

This ?

SherlockLGJ · 02/02/2007 13:31

Or

How much for a Knighthood ???

Soapbox · 02/02/2007 13:31

A nice wrap dress - DvF perhaps, high shoes and restrained jewellery.

That way you are not too work-like nor too cocktail dressed.

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PrincessPeaHead · 02/02/2007 13:31

Oh come on, pleeeeease be serious. I'm there in my capacity as Spouse. Who is there in his capacity as um Professional I suppose... anyway.
Does anyone have any SENSIBLE views please? gazes sternly over half moon glasses

OK, lets have votes.

  1. Look as though I have come from work - for eg black armani trouser suit plus some good jewellery
  2. Look as though this is a bit of an event and I'm going out to dinner afterwards - dkny silk skirt, silk top, bit of shine, bit of pattern
  3. Dress up a bit - cocktail dress and heels
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DeputyMacDawg · 02/02/2007 13:31

Or this

FluffyMummy123 · 02/02/2007 13:31

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PrincessPeaHead · 02/02/2007 13:33

ooooh, soapy is being helpful!
trouble is soapy I currently have No Waist Worth Talking About (4th child has killed it and I've been too lazy to attempt to find it again) so wrap dress NOT a good look. But I see the direction you are going - more 2. than 1. and NOT 3.??

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PrincessPeaHead · 02/02/2007 13:34

the vera wang one is great cod. but I have the no waist problem. maybe Big Pants will give me one. Or if I could keep my coat on.... ! No, that isn't going to work, is it. Hmmmm

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FrogPrincess · 02/02/2007 13:35

definitely your no.2 pph, very versatile.
no trousers