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Is this too "sexy/slinky" for inlaw party

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Dustbunny1900 · 12/10/2017 16:04

Just that. I'd wear this dress with tights or leggings .My (much more "posh" inlaws) have a Xmas party every year and thanksgiving, I'm the youngest adult there so is this just too much? I really like it

Is this too "sexy/slinky" for inlaw party
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Silverthorn · 12/10/2017 16:14

Just because the shop is called 'poshmark' doesnt mean it is. Wink

rightknockered · 12/10/2017 17:13

I think maybe ask other people what they will be wearing.
I wouldn't wear it, but I'm probably a little older than you

ShirleyPhallus · 12/10/2017 17:15

The posh bit of posh mark is ironic isn't it?!

Sorry OP, i think maybe some skinny jeans, nice cami and heels would be better? Or a nice, looser fit dress?

This dress is way overpriced for $68 too, it looks quite cheap I think

Bluntness100 · 12/10/2017 17:15

Depends on what kind of party it is, it’s not normal attire for a night with thr inlaws though Grin

Your father in law will love it though,,,

Silverthorn · 12/10/2017 17:24

Sorry couldn't resist. I would find out what type of party it is and what everyone else is wearing. Are they expecting eveningwear/ black tie type clothes or just a nice outfit. That dress is a but too short and clingy.

OlennasWimple · 12/10/2017 17:26

It's very short for sitting down to dinner, as it will ride up very high on your legs

PhatSlag · 12/10/2017 17:28

I love it, I wore something similar to a party at the weekend where I was the youngest person there.
Wore it with thick, black tights and over the knee boots.

verystressedmum · 12/10/2017 17:58

You should maybe wear it as a top with some skinny jeans and heels for the party.
Wear it as a dress another time.
It’s quite dear though for what it is, but it may be lovely in real life.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 12/10/2017 18:06

OP says she'd wear it with tights or leggings.
I'm possibly the MIL's age and I like it though perhaps effect would be wasted as I'd suggest keeping it hoiked up to cover bare shoulders, "Are you warm enough?"

PandorasXbox · 12/10/2017 18:51

If you’ve got a great figure then go ahead. I’d need some kind of undergarment to keep my spare tyre at bay!

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Dustbunny1900 · 12/10/2017 19:28

Yeah I've never bought anything from "poshmark", probably very cheaply made, more the style I was curious about.

Yes I would definitely wear tights or leggings underneath haha
Not that I would look as attractive as the model anyways, I'm skinny with no curves

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Ttbb · 12/10/2017 19:33

If they are 'posh' then sexy is the last thing they will think when looking at that....what even is that? Is it supposed to be a tunic?

Hairq · 12/10/2017 19:36

I think it's fine as long as it's worn with thick tights and flat-ish boots (not over the knee) and with the top part on the shoulders rather than off - I think it looks much classier that way.

FlossieCharlieCat · 12/10/2017 19:40

I really like it (but am too old now to get away with wearing something similar Sad). The only concern I'd have is whether it's too casual for PILs party.

Fekko · 12/10/2017 19:41

Dress? Are you sure it's not a jumper?! It would looks stunning on a 5"11 size skinny minny but not really on any real person!

My rule is - if you can comfortably run in it, dance in it and get plastered without flashing your boobs/under-crackers, then it's a good 'un!

PatMullins · 12/10/2017 19:42

You’ll probably be pulling it back down all night

WhyteKnyght · 12/10/2017 19:53

I think it would just about be OK if you're very, very short (so that it would be a lot longer on you than on the model). But otherwise, no - it's more "night on the town" than "sherry with the in-laws" to me!

FindTheLightSwitchDarren · 12/10/2017 20:10

Was about to say the same as whyte; I think you'd get away with it if you are very petite (height-wise) and wear it with thick tights as you say. If you're tall though, I'd definitely give it a miss. I am tall and (formerly) skinny (currently pregnant and I hadn't even shifted the weight from dc1 before I fell pregnant with this one) and I remember feeling way too exposed and awkward in short dresses at in-law events. My in-laws are mainly short and mainly wankers though. Yours probably aren't!

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Dustbunny1900 · 12/10/2017 20:27

I'm 5'6 and 8 stone

So medium height

But yea I'd wear it as a long tunic thing

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silkpyjamasallday · 13/10/2017 12:37

I have a gorgeous merino jumper from aritizia which has the same neckline as that dress, it would look great with jeans/trousers and heels, much more grown up. I think that dress is more the sort of thing you'd wear clubbing to be honest. Here's the link to the jumper, it came from abroad but arrived quickly http://intl.aritzia.com/product/croquis-sweater/61218.html?dwvar612188_color=12629

FunkinEll · 13/10/2017 12:52

It's short and clingy but also casual I think. It's a definite no from me. There are so, so many other nicer dresses out there.

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Dustbunny1900 · 13/10/2017 13:00

Thanks silkpyjamas, those are my colors too! I love off the shoulder looks

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