Pre-loved clothing challenge - dress me please?

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Usually purchase from eBay - second hand or bargain buys ( last season, unwanted new etc).

Need to be modern and stylish, warm and able to walk ( oh ....sound like my mum, - didn't ever think that would be my criteria when I was teenage!)

Cocktails and a meal in a city, November, dc's 21st celebration.

I am early 50's, size 8, 5ft 2, size 4 shoe. Absolutely no idea what to wear. Want to feel stylish and appropriate.

I do have a recently bought off the shoulder blue velvet top from Finery, which could be a starting point, otherwise anything goes!

I have this, it's lovely on and quite warm
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oasis-jumpsuit-size-8/253891495247?hash=item3b1d1cc54f:g:AFsAAOSwaelbp8Lu:rk:2:pf:0

It would look nice/be warmer with black micronet tights and heels

Similar idea

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warehouse-D-ring-Belt-Jumpsuit-Black-Size-8-BNWT/332854307511?hash=item4d7fa9aab7:g:aS4AAOSwJ2pbzFdb:rk:3:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warehouse-Black-Wide-Leg-Cullotte-Jumpsuit-Uk8-Bnwt/113326048388?hash=item1a62c24484:g:zXEAAOSwE8VbvNBn:rk:10:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warehouse-Jumpsuit-Black-Frill-Front-Back-Cropped-Wide-Leg-Uk-8-New-With-Tags/283232792684?hash=item41f1fd706c:g:b38AAOSwetBbp-DJ:rk:33:pf:0

Can you tell I have a predilection for black, culotte jumpsuits?

Fab, I hadn't thought of a jumpsuit. Not sure if I would be brave enough? Time for some looking. What style of shoes/boots would I need?

Follow 'Knickers models own' on Instagram - she wore charity shop outfits for a year as part of a fundraising project in memory of her mum

There's lots of inspiration on her page - possibly similar size/age to you

Honestly, there is very little as flattering and easy to wear as a culotte jumpsuit! They look great with most shoes...I love pointed metallic heels for a night out but have also worn high heel sock boots with them.
Here are a few examples

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kurt-Geiger-Carvela-Lexi-Silver-High-Heel-Court-Shoes-Size-4-Bnwb-RRP-110/253946412537?hash=item3b2062bdf9:g:QBUAAOSwVE9bzut7:rk:9:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lipsy-Velvet-Sock-Ankle-Boots-UK-4-RRP-69/223064177434?hash=item33efa93b1a:g:SrYAAOSwsZJbTVT5:rk:2:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/new-TOPSHOP-margerita-black-ankle-sock-boots-uk-4-eu-37-us-6-5/132828991219?hash=item1eed398ef3:g:uiAAAOSwCMVbwxKy:rk:15:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kurt-Geiger-Ladies-Shoes-Size-4-Silver-Glitter-Court-Shoe-Bow-High-Heels-Miss-KG/183482714103?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20151005190540%26meid%3Dfc9dcd103c694af5aa34a4e373b88dad%26pid%3D100505%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D183482714103&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

Some gorgeous shoes/boots too.

Thank you. Decisions needed, something I am dreadful at!

And if not a jumpsuit...what other choices would I have. Cost and 'reuse' wise I would wear second hand so as to be able to have a complete outfit.

Have you a link for the top you bought (mentioned in OP) so I can see if I can come up with any re-wearable separates to go with?

Is it this one?

If so, I would pair with coated skinny jeans or leather leggings to work with the rich texture of the velvet.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Next-Leather-Look-Coated-Black-Biker-Skinny-Jeans-8r-Rrp-30-Current-Range/332852097025?hash=item4d7f87f001:g:FLEAAOSwutlb0exJ:rk:1:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autograph-Size-8-BNWT-Black-Faux-Leather-Trimmed-Smart-Trousers/142990953973?hash=item214aeccdf5:g:kFUAAOSwuMRb1EjL:rk:1:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Coated-Jamie-Topshop-jeans/263996220170?hash=item3d7766a30a:g:Ym4AAOSwea5bebSv:rk:1:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topshop-Coated-Jamie-Jeans/153237772984?hash=item23adaedab8:g:7MUAAOSw61Fb12o9:rk:2:pf:0

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOPSHOP-Leigh-Coated-Wet-Look-Black-High-Waisted-Skinny-Jeans-Size-8-W26-L30/142965946747?hash=item21496f397b:g:~y8AAOSw1ZBbufqc:rk:4:pf:0

Yes, it is that top, love it, not worn it yet!

You'll need a nice warm scarf with that top OP! But it's lovely.

@FellSwoop thanks so much for taking time to help me. Some great ideas. I think I will order a jumpsuit and the trousers. Sure to wear them now or over Christmas.

Well, a huge thank you! Plucked up the courage and wore a black jumpsuit, the Lipsy (Next) one - sort of tuxedo like, wrap front with cigarette length trousers. (and leopard print heels). You were right, fab to wear (apart from the toilet!)

Oh wonderful!!! Once you go for a jumpsuit you'll find it hard to go back to separates and dresses! Agree about the toilet though!!