Notting Hill garden party

[MaisieDobb]

Help! I’ve been invited to an evening party this weekend on a Notting Hill private garden. No idea what to wear but need something asap.
I think it will be fashionable dress code but not edgy. Any suggestions very welcome!
I’m a size 10, 5’7ish, age 39. I don’t want to show my stomach but happy for a sliver to peep out in a 2 piece for example.

Do you want to buy something new or decide between options in your wardrobe?

https://www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/allie-print-crop-top I love this outfit.

Day or evening?

What's your budget?

Oops. I see you specified evening. It won't be hugely formal - probably quite a few of the much-maligned-on-here floral midis with trainers. I wore this to one recently (in lavender).

w10mum3 where is that dress from please - its gorgeous

Thanks all! Budget I’m not fussed on. I’ve got a pair of wide legged white trousers I’ll probably wear with some gold Birkenstocks but keen for advice on a top that would work.

I like that dress w10mum but shirt dresses really don’t suit me at all unfortunately.

This is very pretty, but probably a bit too artsy/hippie for me. But definitely lovely!

I'd wear a jumpsuit. Is this with people you know or do t know?

They’re friends of some guests who are staying with us, so I don’t know the hosts to ask unfortunately.

I do love a jumpsuit but the only ones I have are this: https://www.meandem.com/super-wide-leg-halterneck-jumpsuit-belt-black

and a longer sleeve silk black one, neither of which are right for a summer party I think.

No suggestions but if I were you I would err on the casual side. Garden gatherings tend to be very relaxed even in Notting Hill. Unless this is a particularly special event or these people are very fancy...

Is it a communal garden party or a private garden? The communal ones tend to be quite casual, as it's for all the houses that back onto it plus guests, kids running in and out, etc. Sometimes they're organised around an event i.e. an opera company doing a performance, and people tend to have a smaller dinner or gathering before (or after), which might be a little dressier, but still pretty casual. I think the Me&Em jumpsuit is fine but a bit dressy.

@weemouse
Thank you! It's a Veronica Beard dress, but I feel like I've seen quite a few similar around this year.

It’s a communal garden but our friends who know the hosts are very fancy and always look super glamorous and groomed which is what is making me unsure of the dress code!

Also to clarify, it’s an evening drinks reception in the garden followed by dinner, no children invited.

@weemouse

I take that back - Have just checked the label - it's a Loveshackfancy

@MaisieDobb

Honestly, don't overthink it. You'll have a lovely time, people will be wearing all sorts. Just wear shoes that are good for standing around a garden in - lots of wedges this year. It's like everyone's borrowed Kate Middleton's feet.

How about something like this op? They've actually styled with white trousers on the website and looks lovely!

www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/tops/product.smocked-one-shoulder-tank-top-black.1177304001.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH1iHaOoHQ2LjJRl5WaDQJsHOrkKRvClZjj4oTRw1YHGpfvpUA_dERIaAkm9EALw_wcB

Cos have loads of gorgeous things actually if this is your style. I'm similar height, age, size to you and just ordered this and it's fab:

www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.open-back-mini-pinafore-dress-black.1164427001.html

Or this shirt would look nice with white trousers? I have it in stone. It looks super expensive as the cut and fit is amazing and feel very wafty and glam when I wear with white trousers and gold jewellery:
https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/tops/product.wide-sleeved-linen-shirt-blue.1153170002.html

Can you go halter/off shoulder/backless?

The uniform will be block print midi/maxi plus sandals.

Where is this from, please?

Ignore me. Just noticed you’ve already said.

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie

It's by Loveshackfancy

For what it’s worth, it was one of the fanciest parties I have ever been to, fully catered, dancers performing, a band, about 20 waiters and the guests bedecked in very fashiony designer gear.
I wore a dress I already had which was fine but I was definitely on the casual end! I also drank way too much and had a brilliant time.

Aww that’s brilliant!!! Thanks for coming back and telling us. Sounds like a really fun night :)