Mutton as lamb?

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I'm 47. I'm going out tomorrow evening - context - art exhibition, quite smart/casual which I always have issues with.

Any advice? It doesn't feel quite right and I don't know why. Maybe too young?

No I dont think so. Looks nice.

Honestly I'm not going to say it's mutton as lamb because I don't subscribe to that rubbish but I will say it's a bit naff. So sorry. Not to my taste at all...like that matters.

The camisole underneath looks too short for you.

Personally I think you have nailed smart casual. I don't think your age is relevant. You look lovely.

I think you look fine, the top in black would be better ?

Where did you get the top? It's exactly what I'm looking for. I think you look lovely, hate the phrase mutton.

I hate the phrase mutton too; I meant is it too young. Top is all one - no camisole - and from Top Shop. Maybe pictish has said what's in the back of my mind ... naff. I can't find another top that goes though. Jeans are too casual. I'm not buying anything just for a few hours.

Thank you for all opinions!

Black bottoms and white top is always a bit waitressy looking, I think that's the problem.
Have you got an LBD? Is usually be possible to smart-casual-ise them.

I think you look gorgeous!! You have an amazing figure btw.

Looks nice. Personally I'd want the camisole inside to be longer as it looks a bit short to me (but you've sad it's all in one).
Not mutton at all. (I do hate it, but there are cases where I find myself thinking "really?" at times. It's bad but at least I'm being honest that I have moments like that)

I've found something else that I have hastily stuck in the washing machine. It's longer - I think aside from the black/white look, I feel a bit exposed and hippy. But thanks to all confirming my not quite comfortable feeling.

I think you look fab

You have a great figure I think the problem is the length of the cami, its too short. If the cami was longer and the whole thing in black it would be better.

Well I think you look lovely !

You look great. I would need a longer top to be comfortable though

I hate the phrase mutton as lamb but the top is simply the wrong colour and style for you. You have an amazing figure but need something softer and drapier.

Thank you!

As above, the top is all in one so not much I can do about the bottom layer. I think I've discarded that idea in favour of a strappy longer top (in washing machine) plus jacket.

Drapier is exactly what I want.

That top would look great with a midi length pleated flared skirt and heels.

I know you've changed your mind now but just wanted to say you look great in that outfit. I don't think the vest looks too short, you have the figure to pull it off. Age is just a number 😉

I agree that the short lining in the top is the issue. You could wear it over a longer camisole also in white, to disguise the short lining. Or, as you seem to want to do, wear something different on top. The see-through tummy gap cheapens the top, and makes it look more teenage than the actual style of it suggests.

Gosh, surprised by some of the comments here as I think you look absolutely lovely! I agree if it were me, the camisole underneath could be longer but that's purely because I don't have your tummy! You look lovely OP and you look fabulous at 47 xx

I think you look great.

Thank you! I do agree about the top and, although I love the top, the outfit doesn't seem to go and that's why I was feeling mildly uneasy in it.

You looks fab! Lovely figure too