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ok depsite haveing no real idea what dh does we are off on a works jolly in a ocuple of weeks to the caribbean fo four days. its a BIG deal fo dh to eb invited.

his company is from texas. there will eb a few hunder folk there, range of activites kayaking scuba divign snorkelling bike rides ectetc swimming wiht dolphins and so on.

and a restraunt night(?) and a gala dinner(!!!) coctail or long dresses - dont do long

need fashion ideas for that evenign and generaly colthing. haev lots of white bottoms need ideas fro what to wear during the day
accessories at snazzy hotel( haev never done snazzy) and so on

dh says th women will have big hari and square finger nails.

aslo how cold in the evnings

right am htinking daywear
mini shirt ( legs good) and shorts with tops non sparly or a cool floaty kaftan wiht shors

Yes, shaped Ragged edges are not allowed!

I bought cheap sparkley jewllery for our Antiguan holiday from Claires Accessories! If you have understaed stuff, it doesn't matter if it's real or not IMO.

Wealthy American women are groomed, so will need to make sure you've got manicures, eyebrows plucked, etc. Pedicure absolutely essential with either French or bright colour.

For clothing, would concentrate on simple/elegant but with gorgeous accessories - beautiful wrap, statement type necklace, etc.

You know I am rubbish at links, but I'd scour the 'Texas Bible' for ideas - otherwise known as the Neiman Marcus online catalogue. Neiman's is the Texan version of Harvey Nicks.

Here's the web address, and hopefully someone more tech savvy can convert it to a link and help us find ideas for you.

www.neimanmarcus.com

Expat is from Texas way back, so she might have some useful suggestions. TBH, I'd think what you'll need won't be that much different to what the 'yummy mummy' exec wives would wear on an upmarket beach holiday...

i am thinking a white adn turqiouse kind of thing
then eveyhtign goes

"ok depsite haveing no real idea what dh does we are off on a works jolly"

what, your dh doesn't know what he does?

a bit like homer simpson then?

liz hurley does this look well much as she irritates most people.

there are alos "other europeans "ont he trip
heres hoping for a hairy turk or tow

he does summat
he goes away a lot
have NO IDEA

ps white capris spring to mind

Sleevelss tops good. Not convinced about the mini skirt TBH.

really?
wil alert finbar( rl mate)

You don't all have to be identi-kit wives surely?variety is the spice and all Do your own thing and be the envy of the other sheep

REally don't try to look like a Texan. Well Groomed Brit is what you're after.

no hlater maeks me look liek buulgarina wight lfter

Loose kaftan beach cover-up is what I'd go for rather than a sarong I think.

min skirt is kew so really not very racey

oh yes and we just came back from hols

spent a lot of time wishing i had a wonderful linen/cheesecloth top (but not scruffy shirt) to throw on over swimsuit when too hot

agree sd dont do sarongs

i would splash out on something really beautiful and englishy for the evening. matthew williamson-esque, not his slut-wear, the high end stuff.
no-one's saying that you should ape the texans i don't think. (god forbid). but americans are very clannish about fashion so for daytime i wouldn't personally stray too far from the cruisewear aesthetic. and you really need to find out if you'll all be participating in the events as that makes a HUGE difference to shoes etc. all that you've so far described sounds fine imho.

you're going to need a different swimsuit for every day.

Issymum is right- accentuate your Englishness

Laura Ashley look will be good.

Still not convinced about the mini skirt. It's very difficult to do anything decorously in a mini skirt IME.

The important thing is that the 'standard' of dress is appropriate. As long as you get the code right you can wear whatever conforms to that code I think!