Anyone bought an outfit for Christmas parties yet!

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Mine is super early this year, I got a great one last year from this board. Personally I prefer sleeves (not a fan of my arms)
Seen anything good?

I tried this in RI and really liked it on. Sleeves are very flattering. I didn't buy at the time so have ordered it in both colours (I think I prefer the gold). I had a pair of their high waisted black jeans on with it and tucked the top in (loads of material to pull it out so it sits nicely). The top is not that practical as I know I won't get lots of wear out of it but I do really like it on.

www.riverisland.ie/p/gold-sequin-embellished-frill-sleeve-top-706694

www.riverisland.ie/p/black-high-waisted-harper-skinny-jeans-707989

I had bought this dress but would have to wear tights with it so it just looks a bit dull. I'd seen it on a blogger and she didn't wear tights and it looked really well. I'd say I'll return and wear the top and jeans.

Posted too soon, this is the dress, hope the link works

m.zara.com/ie/en/mini-dress-with-knot-p04043286.html?v1=5276088

LOVE some of these outfits! I've ordered 2 sizes of this to come today but don't know if it'll suit me. Think I'm maybe too short!

If anyone is ordering from Ted Baker then the code MSE30 gets you 30% off at check out. Valid until tomorrow midnight I think.

@missbeehiving - Glad to have been of assistance

I've gone for a simple black jumpsuit and am on the lookout for a velvet tuxedo jacket.

I bought these from Kooples.

For me www.next.co.uk/g7710s3 looks great since you mentioned about looking for something to cover the arms.

I've just got my dress through the post this morning!

I bought this :)

Bubblysqueak - that looks lovely 😊

Bubblysqueak - that looks lovely 😊

Where is your dress from bubblysqueak - really like it

Mine has just been delivered. Love it - covers upper arms and tum but has a lovely shimmer and fringes! Not like anything I usually go for but it's really comfy too. Size 14 and generous. Any ideas for shoes and tights please?

It's from want that trend (online ) they advertise on Facebook which is where I spotted it. They also do a gorgeous snowflake one.
The material is really flattering and quite thick.

I'm back! Xmas meal (and it's only a meal, no clubs or posh hotels involved) getting closer. So far I have bought a pair of boden richmond 7/8 trousers in black , which are actually for work but thought they'd be smarter than jeans? . Now I need to work out what to wear with them. Have no going out tops on account of never going out. I need something hip length probably.

I feel too fat to wear dresses - I'm too broad, tops of my arms are fat as are my legs and knees. Spanx make no difference to my tummy either, it still bulges and I look pregnant.

I also don't have a lot to spend so I need to go cheap. Please hit me with links. I like greys / silvers / navy / plums. "Winter" colours. Only have 3 weeks and feel like cancelling

smile - something like this ?

or this? both cheap as chips and look the part

123 - where is yours from please it's really lovely ?

Thank you I think I meant bum length as that second tesco top would be too short. I did pick up the first one the other day and was met with a straight no from DD

Doesn't help that all my colleagues (although of a similar age ) have grown up / much older Dc and therefore look less knackered, have more disposable cash and get to go to the gym a few times a week. If I can have a wee in peace that's a good day .

Asda this one

or this one

Green velvet is Christmassy, right?

hungryradish That’s gorgeous, where’s it from?

I have this on order.

Yours is too Sandra's!

It's from a random website called DLSB. They have it in red too which is very tempting.

Sandra that dress is lovely!

Marking place for some ideas. My first one is in 2 weeks and haven't had time to look.