No idea what to wear!

[HGC2]

Going out for dinner with friends but have been living in gym clothes for the last 18 months and have no idea what to wear! Want to make a bit of an effort, usually a jeans and a top kind of person but d like dresses. I’m early 50’s, size 12 and no good at knowing where to start, any help welcome!

Defo wear a dress - you'll feel much more special than in jeans and plus you'll have more room for dinner!

What is your shape like? Do you have any dresses you could dig out?

I’m fairly standard size 12, not overly busty or hippy, dress sounds good, nothing in wardrobe I still like unfortunately

Budget?
Preferred colour/length/sleeves?
Scandi minimalist, glam, boho....?
Do you want to shop in-store or online?

online, not strapless but don't mind long or short sleeves, not maxi or too mini length, I'm always boring and in black so wouldn't mind a bit of a change but not too wild, no idea of style, fairly simple, not lots of frills etc but modern enough I won't look like I have pulled something out from 30 years ago!

budget £150 max including shoes!

A dress with nice ankle boots and a leather jacket would be nice

Like this

I'd get on say John Lewis website and have a look around to see what takes your fancy. Lots of different brands/styles.

@gunnersgold

Like this

That it lovely!

Easy to re create especially for your budget . @HGC2

H and m

Can go knee high if you prefer

Heeled ankle ?

Love and roses on the Next website have fab dresses too!

@gunnersgold

Like this

Have to be taller in my experience to pull off that but it's lovely.

Fair enough , I'm 5 foot and wear similar . Always told I look nice , I think if you get the proportions correct you'll be fine 😊

Love the idea, now I know where to start, thanks

Could always do a fitted blazer instead of biker .✅

I bought a flattering navy (with a pattern) wrap dress in Zara, it’s very flattering and I’m 56

Sorry but I think that is very grumpy and unstylish.

I meant grumpy. This is the wrap dress although I would put it with heels.

Frumpy lol

It’s black sorry but I like this - hope the link works, again with leather jacket

www.johnlewis.com/french-connection-fit-and-flare-dress-black/p5769712