Black tie blah blah

[LizzoBorden]

I have a very lovely work event coming up close to Christmas, a no expense spared award ceremony in a totally fabulous venue.

Dress code is black tie - sort of. It's quite a creative business with a lot of fairly boho people so I don't think I need a floor length gown.

What do you think to a tux or a jumpsuit? All those in favour, show me the ones you like!

Think about getting a cheap & cheerful tux from M&S or a charity shop, and customising it yourself. Silk appliqué lapels, embroidery with beads…
Just a thought.

But if your sewing kit has gone rusty, have a look at Damsel in a Dress and HotSquash jumpsuits at John Lewis.

www.revolve.com/zhivago-message-to-love-jumpsuit/dp/ZHIR-WC8/?d=Womens&page=1&lc=73&itrownum=19&itcurrpage=1&itview=05

www.revolve.com/significant-other-sia-pantsuit/dp/SIGR-WC2/?d=Womens&page=2&lc=47&itrownum=9&itcurrpage=2&itview=05&size=Aus%206%2FUS%202

Rent a fantastic gown.

I'd still go for a fancy dress but something with a twist in colour (ie electric blue) or detail (ie zebra print sash) or accessories (studded stilletto ankle boots and clutch). I guess I'd aim for funked-up black tie dress

It's about what you can carry off personality wise I think
eg phoebe Waller bridge rocked at the bond premiere
What's your usual style?

Love pwb’s style but am older, fatter and distinctly boobier. I tend towards more a more masculine style - today I’m in cropped baggy pinstripe trousers, chunky Chelsea boots, a silk vest and a linen blazer. I feel a bit uncomfortable in dresses - I’m tall, broad shouldered and with a 38d bust. Really happy to spend on the perfect dress…

www.eonline.com/photos/10824/lena-dunham-s-red-carpet-style

Probably need your size for specifics.
I'm surprised you haven't had more suggestions

jumpsuit tux in one

www.twistedtailor.com/products/twisted-tailor-cristina-black-and-gold-tuxedo-jacket?refSrc=6803533824188&nosto=productpage-nosto-2

www.twistedtailor.com/collections/womens-suit-jackets/products/twisted-tailor-varga-black-floral-suit-jacket

@honeylemonteaforme

https://www.eonline.com/photos/10824/lena-dunham-s-red-carpet-style

I have never liked her style. I think she looks quite frumpy in a lot of those outfits.

I agree - the visible hem really cheapens it too. Think I'd hire a fabulous full length dress.

I’m 5’9 with quite the rack - I think full length always looks a bit matronly.

You just need to right style of top in whatever you choose to wear in order not to look matronly. You have height on your side at 5'9".

@LizzoBorden

I’m 5’9 with quite the rack - I think full length always looks a bit matronly.

Try a full length dress on. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, I think full length is very elegant, especially on a tall woman.

two colour jumpsuit?

I think if you generally prefer a more masculine style then a tux is the way to go. But maybe with a silk blouse underneath?

What about this comfy looking dress

Or this sequinned jumpsuit

@honeylemonteaforme

https://www.eonline.com/photos/10824/lena-dunham-s-red-carpet-style

That is hideous.

something like this

Actually this brand is really good for evening wear - some of the photos on the JL website look a bit mumsy but its fab quality and better in real life.

I linked Lena Dunham for the tux

@honeylemonteaforme

I linked Lena Dunham for the tux

Never seen Lena Dunham in anything that looked good.

Well kimiko this threads not about her is it? Do you have anything constructive for the OP

The tuxedos linked to are very dull. The 2 colour jumpsuit looks like a very ordinary blouse and very ordinary black trousers.

Tuxedos on a woman at a black tie event can look stunning - if the woman is tall and slim; if not,a woman in black tie will merge into the sea of men in black tie.