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Hair and going out help!

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NFLBingo · 18/07/2022 17:40

Hi all, I’m so sorry it’s a long post, it’s a two-parter.

The crux of it is that I’ve been awful since having children and never really do anything nice for myself as I simply don’t have the time between nursery and school runs, working, studying and remembering to breathe, but I’m finally booked in for a haircut and have no idea what to ask for.
I’m brunette, my hair is a normal thickness, it’s a bit wavy and it’s about halfway down my back as it’s been so long since my last trim. I wanted to go all out and have it coloured/highlights/balayage but I don’t have time to go into the salon for a patch test beforehand so sadly I can’t do that! My hair is all a bit flat and boring, can anybody suggest anything please in terms of cut bar going shoulder length/short as I look awful with shorter hair?

For the second part DH and have have our first night out in 5 years next weekend, we’re off to a fancy restaurant and then have reservations in a new jazz/piano bar and are staying at a new hotel overnight, so I’d love to look done up for a change. 😅 Would anybody be able to suggest a suitable outfit/dress please?
I have a fairly big bust (34/36G) and I need to hoik the girls up so I need somewhere to hide the straps with whatever I’m wearing. I’ve got plenty of wrap dresses as I’m a 5’4 hourglass shape with wide shoulders and hips and a comparatively small waist, but I don’t want to wear one of them and I can’t find anything I like! I’ve looked for something in all the usual spots but half of make me feel like an old prude and I’m only 31! 😂 If anybody could help to make me look somewhat half-decent for one night I’d be so appreciative.

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Celestial135 · 18/07/2022 17:52

Aa far as an outfit goes, have a look at jumpsuits! I love floral or polka dot. I shop on the likes of ASOS or urban outfitters. It depends how dressy you want to look but you could easily dress up a nice jumpsuit with heels

Celestial135 · 18/07/2022 17:55

I've just ordered this off asos. You could easily dress up or down. Would look lovely with red lipstick

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NFLBingo · 19/07/2022 10:11

@Celestial135 Thank you for that! Sadly I’ve got a really strange torso to leg ratio (long torso, short legs) so jumpsuits just never fit right as the waist is too out of proportion and I end up looks like I’m wearing a sack 😂 It is lovely though so that’s a shame.

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Cass654 · 19/07/2022 16:06

Would you get your hair dyed copper? I'm naturally dark, have been getting it salon dyed for years but copper box dyes are just as good to be fair. I find the warmth of the red really youthful and I get loads of compliments. You could give it a try. I'll see if I can find a dress and get back to you.

Cass654 · 19/07/2022 16:53

That's really pretty from next. It comes in navy and pink. Copper hair would look gorgeous with the dark blue. Just a suggestion 😊

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