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the cod goes corporate - style assitance reqd.

222 replies

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 12:15

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

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RubyRioja · 05/05/2007 18:08

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princessmel · 05/05/2007 18:25

Just seen your post aitch. I've been out.
I see ,so its like a work do, but a holiday at the same time? Posh work do. We go to the local Italian.

AitchTwoOh · 05/05/2007 18:28

well they're going to the local Bermudan.

bosscat · 05/05/2007 18:28

boden have a lovely blue'ish kaftan for over swim wear. kind of a wrinkled effect. I am buying one for my hols. not the caribbean but south of france so still quite glam wear needed. see what you think can't do link sorry

SoupDragon · 05/05/2007 18:32

Monsoon have some great flip flops in.

I, however, can't wear any of them due to skinny feet

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 18:38

bossy oyu cant do links fgs?

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KTeePee · 05/05/2007 18:48

Cod, I'm sure you're not that kid of gal but (and this is not exactly a style tip!) topless sunbathing is not really the done thing in the US (in case you didn't know)....

I would say to wear what ever you like and are comfortable in - as others have said, being English will let you get away with lot!

I got these recently in black

these

(top left of the page)

They are comfortable but dressy enough to jazz up a sundress or trousers/shorts

filthymindedvixen · 05/05/2007 18:49

try this mate

it's perfect IMHO

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 18:50

i farkign was batted
oi the nest link dosnt work
god no my norks are horrendous
even i dont liek lookign at them
haev a new bikni

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Gobbledigook · 05/05/2007 18:50

is this the boden kaftan?

Mercy · 05/05/2007 18:50

Was it this one?

I saw that but there's 5 weeks till it's in stock

Gobbledigook · 05/05/2007 18:51

Not in bloody stock though. God, Boden are horrendous for stock.

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 18:51

its only cotton though and is a lot of ££
love it htough
farkign"fun " kaftan

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filthymindedvixen · 05/05/2007 18:51

Sorry, couldn't resist, seeing's you had so many shop assistants attending to your every need. Are you not sorted yet?

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 18:52

i will be am off shoppign next week on me brithday
seeming as dh and my paresnts have got crossed wires abtou who was takign me out to lunch

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filthymindedvixen · 05/05/2007 18:54

when your birthday?

PeterAndreFanCLub · 05/05/2007 18:54

next wed

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KTeePee · 05/05/2007 18:59

Next link works for me? It's page 10 of daywear/sandals in the shoes section if it's still not working for you....

Enid · 05/05/2007 19:06

If you want to borrow stuff I have a rose silk crumply knee length sleeveless dress in a 12 i think it is Sandwich or some such

a nicole farhi slate grey cotton full knee length skirt with white embroidery - looks very 'talented mr ripley' with a white boat neck top

an electric blue silk vest top which looks fab with white trousers, some nobby Oz designer, size 14

and lots of other stuff

jalopy · 05/05/2007 19:25

A stetson hat, rhinestone outfit and cowboy boots will impress the Texan company and render your husband speechless. Can't think why no one else has suggested this.

NadineBaggott · 05/05/2007 19:28

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Enid · 05/05/2007 19:29

you and dd3 cod

SSSandy2 · 05/05/2007 19:34

I think go for sleek and elegant (if you can carry it off) and costume jewellery will be fine. Agree get your nails, toenails, waxing, facial hair (?) and all the rest done before you leave. I'm violently allergic to big hair so I would go the other extreme and think sort of swept back, sleek, Spanish-style with sun-protection on it for hanging around the pool and doing sporty stuff. It won't get wind-blown and it'll look stylish. Also looks nice with sunglasses and hoops/danglies since you like those.

I'd have a full-length but simply cut dress in a strong colour if you can find one and some dramatic fake jewellery for the gala evening and get your hair done at the hotel for it. If it's longish, I'd have it down and waved.

Think white and turquoise sounds quite nice. White and white is good too if you're tanned with dark hair. So is white and beige.

MrsBadger · 05/05/2007 20:27

am in the middle of watching Casino Royale

you should rent it in the name of research

v good

they even have a gala evening

all the women are wearing white trous

Aloha · 05/05/2007 20:33

ok she's pregnant, but this is Marie-chantal in kaftans aplenty!