Style gurus - please help me- please!

[spokette]

Found out yesterday that DH has been shortlisted for an award related to his work (scientific research) and the award ceremony is in December in London. There will be photographers and a media presence plus 100s of people in attendence.

DH will be wearing a dark suit (probably navy). I suggested to him that I wear my lemon suit with purple shoes. He looked horrified. Clearly I'm clueless when it comes to events like this (this is our first) so I would be grateful for any advice on outfits/shoes.

I'm a size 12, 5'3", light brown skin and my hair is currently chestnut brown clour (shoulder length).

TIA

sorry but rofl at lemon suit

No style guru, I'm afraid but when I had a wedding I went to Jigsaw and the staff there gave me so much advice. They were helpful in Monsoon also. Things I would never have thought suited me. Bought something they recommended then took it back and got cheaper alternative. Hope it helps.

is there a dress code? can you visit shops, which ones? budget?

Ha, ha fishie - fortunately my lemon suit is more, erm, stylish!

No idea of dress code, don't really want to spend more than £100 on dress/outfit. I had heard that Monsoon do nice stuff but have never visited so might be worth a visit. Never heard of Jigsaw I'm afraid (can you tell I know nothing about fashion).

£100 should be fine. alas i never wear anythign smart so am not quite the right person here. mrs badger is your mustelid woman

any of these grab you?

id go to monsoon. the girls there are lovely and will help. go when you think itll be quiet ie weekday morning

I love this one. I never shop in M&S either - I think it is time I expanded my horizon and updated my wardrobe!

Being 5'3" that dress will probably swamp me though but definitely worth a try.

Thanks Fishie.

here if you are on a budget then litlewoods ahve lots of dresses - wrap, long, short, etc so click on the link and go to nxt page etc

that dress is perfect spokette

you need bag and shoes remember. and get your hair done for the day!!!

Littlelapin, Hobbs is another one I will add to my list!

Keep them coming ladies.

You are making my day!

Thanks NP! As soon as I saw it I said yep, that's me.

Definitely will get my hair done. I'm really looking forward to it now!

does the £100 include bag and shoes? i wuld include blow dry at hairdressers too, unless you are superfab at doing ot yourself

i am at you having such an occasion to get dressed up in a beautiful dress etc! hpe you have lots fo fun

(i am still in shock at your lemon suit purple shoes)

Nice dress Littlelapin but the price! I will go and have a look though.

I can see me spending a whole day at Bluewater!

Lemon suit and purple shoes - I have worn that combination to work.

Nobody said anything!

i prefer this if youare petite

monsson has tons!

I do like this one.

oh i love that too!

but is it glam enough? this IS an award ceremony we are talking here...with photographers...

that black one from Monsoon naily linked to

perfecto

you could always add bright shoes, bag etc to jazz it up

Yes you are right. I need to remember that photographers will be there and if DH wins, there will be lots and lots of photographs taken.

What colour shoes would you wear with that black dress? What about accessories?

Oh gosh, can't believe how clueless I am!

a clutch bag

monsoon ahve some ont he site

god i lov emonsoon bags