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Cocktail dress for office Xmas do - help me decide!

79 replies

MrsMuddlePluck · 19/11/2017 17:33

Ok - opinion please! One friend who is v honest says black lace. I like gold one. Mum likes blue.

DH doesn't like any. I'm nearly 54 so don't want to be too 'mutton, but also want to make the most of my figure.

Help please?!

Cocktail dress for office Xmas do - help me decide!
Cocktail dress for office Xmas do - help me decide!
Cocktail dress for office Xmas do - help me decide!
OP posts:
MissBeehiving · 19/11/2017 17:37

I like the lace one.

Tanaqui · 19/11/2017 17:39

I like the halterneck ones better than the one with sleeves, but do you have a strapless bra?

SkeletalFishtail · 19/11/2017 17:40

Assume you have a strapless bra... but I like the blue and black equally. I don’t think the gold works with your skin tone.

DavidPuddy · 19/11/2017 17:40

I like the top part of the blue one and the black one shows you have a very nice figure. I don't like the gold one at all.

AdaColeman · 19/11/2017 17:42

The black lace or the gold, not the blue.
What type of a venue is it?

ColinsVeryJolly · 19/11/2017 17:44

Lace one is lovely on you.

Miniminimus · 19/11/2017 17:44

The blue looks lovely on you.

MrsMuddlePluck · 19/11/2017 17:44

I'll buy the bra when I've decided on the dress. I need a 'full bra' as I have a prosthesis but halter bra should be fine.

OP posts:
MrsMuddlePluck · 19/11/2017 17:45

Cocktail do at hotel in Mayfair

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mumsiedarlingrevolta · 19/11/2017 17:46

I think the blue is most flattering but I also like the black-difficult to really see as so side on.
I don't think the gold is quite as flattering-something just not quite right.....
maybe a bit shapeless and I agree with PP re skin tone...
But the good news is you have lovely options!

Tinycitrus · 19/11/2017 17:47

The blue is lovely and classy.

You look fab Smile

PatchworkGirl · 19/11/2017 17:47

I like the blue.

Shockers · 19/11/2017 17:47

I love the lace one (you have a fabulous figure!) to , but would wear different shoes with it, as the ones you’re wearing look a little too daytime.

AdaColeman · 19/11/2017 17:48

The black lace, very elegant.

ScreamingValenta · 19/11/2017 17:48

I think the black lace one shows your slim figure off the best.

StatueInTheSky · 19/11/2017 17:48

the black lace one is nicest...your friend is right!

the gold is going to get you "i thought you were naked" comments all night, and the other dark one is a bit beachy and not in the least bit swanky or figure flattering

AdaColeman · 19/11/2017 17:49

And I agree about different shoes.

iloveredwine · 19/11/2017 17:49

black one (you have a fabulous figure) then blue one. really don't like the gold one

Shockers · 19/11/2017 17:49

I’m not sure where that random ‘to’ came from...

Miniminimus · 19/11/2017 17:50

Snap! ok, a bit more detail....The cut of the top is very flattering and it all just seems to work together. Not keen on the pattern on the gold and might wash you out, though the neckline is pretty. Black and lace together just looks a bit harsh somehow and maybe too obviously 'christmas do'. Hope you have a great time!

ChaChaChaCh4nges · 19/11/2017 17:50

Blue, then black. Not the gold.

Itsonkyme · 19/11/2017 17:51

Blue one looks lovely and classy and sexy. Btw you have a fab figure.

Hellywelly10 · 19/11/2017 17:53

Black then blue but there all lovely on you.

ChanandlerBongsNeighbour · 19/11/2017 17:55

Navy blue is lovely on you! Very classy!

StealthPolarBear · 19/11/2017 17:55

I want your figure. The blue one