Occasion outfit

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I am going to a forces thing next month.

Dress code is smart.
suit or below knee skirt.

The event will mean I am outside for 3 or so hours.
I am currently very overweight and struggling with what to wear.
5ft6

15 st

Size 16 ish

I really need some helpful ideas on what I could wear so that I don't look like a total mess.

Any Suggestions on where to start?

Plain black dress and a bright wool coat?

Another issue being that I don't own a decent coat.
I get really stressed about the bulky nature of them on an already large body.

Any suggestions for a coat that would be nice but also flattering?

Why would you look ‘a mess’?

As you have a month to prepare you might find it strengthening to arrange a facial and a haircut for this week - then you’ll feel more confident about choosing new clothes. Sort out your accessories, too - jewellery, bag and shoes might all benefit from polishing.

Do you have a budget for your outfit?

I'm happy to go to about 250, all in tho.
Inc shoes etc

Okay. What do you currently have that might be the basis for a new outfit?

A good plain dress or jacket, perhaps?

Most dresses I have are patterned. Floral etc.

If you’re quick you could get this & Other Stories coat. Available in your size.

Love this.

Also available in the brighter colour!

That coat is lovely!

This dress looks more expensive than it is. Available in your size and a nice background for accessories.

Boots or shoes, @1down ?

o had a horror thing just like you last year and felt desperate.
I eventually ordered things from Chesca and was really happy with how it turned out . i now have a go to which i feel good about.
It's so overwhelming when you have to think of footwear bags etc
good luck cx

Im happier in boots and I have a few pairs of black ones with different height heels.

What did you decide to wear?
In the last 2 years I have piled on a load of weight and now very unhappy with how I look.
This event is really important to me, and I am so nervous of looking like a mess.

Have you clicked the links above, @1down ? It will be easier for people to help if we get some idea of what you like.

Not sure on the dress. I worry that the kitten look wouldn't be great to cover body imperfections.

The coat is nice, but I am always worried that a pattern or a vibrant colour means you're drawing attention and I prefer to blend into the back.

‘kitten’?

This Mango coat comes in various colours and would be very sleek, especially unbelted.

Can you say where you usually shop?

Oh - ‘knitted’?

I like that coat
I'm very high street and supermarkets the
Oasis, apricot.
I'm in skinny jeans and jumper most the time, with boots or white trainers

This is nice from River Island, would look nice with one of the red coats & some black ankle boots.
The dress looks like a flattering style.

Is it a Passing Out parade or something like that!

Yep.
Passing our parade!

Have a look at Boden dresses with a fitted jacket, boots and nice big scarf . Something with a fuller longer skirt then you can wear with trainers and denim jacket after (I don't care if dated, this look suits bigger women )

Like this

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/column-jersey-midi-tea-dress/sty-d0455

In the opulent stripe colour

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/jersey-wrap-maxi-dress/sty-d0536