Help! Ideas for Buckingham Palace visit

[upee]

I've mentioned in another post that I'm going to Buckingham Palace next month with my DD who is receiving an award.

I'm stressing about what to wear. Im plus size 22-24 and very anxious. Definitely not a dress person. I need comfort as we are traveling there and back the same day. So far I'm wearing black trousers, black boots and bought a black bag. I need a nice top to stand out a bit to add a bit of special to the occasion. I'm thinking of a detailed blouse preferably white/cream. I'd like it lose as I have rolls I'd like to cover, and light as I do over heat easily.

Any suggestions? I don't mind spending extra as I don't get treats like this very often.

This would look lovely

I would see if you can find grey or navy trousers. Just a bit less winter like. I like the pink jacket and white blouse you've chosen

Where is the pink jacket from, @upee ?

Don’t know how much you want to spend, but an outfit like this is the sort of idea I have for you. (These trousers come in your size.)

https://gb.marinarinaldi.com/p-2132243004032-rumore-red

I bought it from next £85 but didn't see any matching trousers, I'm not sure I could carry them off anyway

I see Sophie has recently worn something similar

But what was Sophie doing on that day ?

At the Buckingham Palace presentations, people tend to dress much more smartly than on other occasions.

Catherine is rather partial to a nice trouser suit at the moment - when she's touring the Country, and being asked to join in activities - but at Buckingham Palace she moves it up a few notches, as does Sophie.

I agree with this. Sophie was visiting a performance arts college.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/style/1762954/sophie-duchess-edinburgh-pink-blazer-me-and-em

This would be me taking it up a couple of notches lol. Any further and I'd be out of my comfort zone possibly wouldn't even go I'd be to anxious.

Well, you know where your "comfort boundaries" are .

For me, - and I suspect most other people - I feel more comfortable 'fitting in' with what other people are wearing.
I presume that is why you started the thread.

It is such a lovely day, and so outside the everyday experience for most people, that everyone I know who has been, wanted to know what others would be wearing, so that they can fit in.

Could you book a personal stylist session or visit a boutique where you can try some things on?

@upee for shoes, if you are on grass think wedge heels or flats rather than heels that dig in.

https://liveunlimitedlondon.com/products/white-linen-straight-wide-leg-trouser?_pos=1&_sid=76e0f3be8&_ss=r

These trousers might work with your jacket and would be a bit lighter and more summery than black ones.

Hope you have a lovely day.

I've found it very difficult to find photos of previous presentations to see what parents actually wear.

I attended this a few years ago. People were generally smartish, but the most important thing is to wear comfy shoes. As there's a lot of standing around.
I wore linen culottes & a blazer, plus espadrilles. My DD wore a very pretty dress & the boys were very much suited & booted. Black trousers with a nice jacket is absolutely fine. You need to feel comfortable. You're corralled into groups as there were masses of us. We had Sophie who was wearing a beige practical Mac. She was lovely, but not remotely glamorous, as the weather was very changeable. So do bring some sunscreen, as I got a little burnt & an umbrella/Mac.