Summer Party! Help!

[Noodlehen]

Ladies, I know these threads are done to death but I have had a look but can’t see much that suits.

We have our work summer bbq coming up. it’s a “party in the park” type theme. I work in wealth management in Mayfair, and although we have a casual vibe in the office people generally look nice / smart.

my usual look for work is trainers, wide leg trousers and shirts. Love a blazer. I’m 30, quite tall and a size 12.

not too fussed on budget, if it’s something I will wear again. (Within reason)

Any ideas?

You’re 30 years old, work in wealth management in Mayfair - and you’re asking a forum whose idea of extravagant dressing is Hobbs, what to wear to a party?

<Dies laughing>

But seriously, can you not just find your way to Mount St and buy something?

More considered answer …

This, with a tiny silk slip dress.

https://petarpetrov.com/shop/hangover-shacket-red-check.html?product=HANGOVER%20SHACKET_F23B5A_RED%20CHECK

But I’m sure other people might have suggestions …

So helpful!

but yes, I am asking for ideas because I’d prefer to order online as I have a lot on at the minute and won’t get the chance to walk around the shops. I also don’t love shopping.

Thanks, this is nice but feels a bit autumn / winter for me!

For similar event in similar sector most of the women had dressed up in cotton midi and maxi dresses. But I'm a provincial so the real Londoners will be along soon to tell you nobody dresses up in London.

Like Marcia I'm a bit puzzled why you're asking and you haven't given us much to go on- perhaps a trip to Liberty or Matches website and collect from their store?

Or Brown's in-store or online.

How about a jumpsuit from here if you like wide trousers and are tall royals look amazing

www.meandem.com/jumpsuits

Or I would look at
Rixo

The Fold ( too formal?)

Wyse London

www.wyselondon.com/collections/dresses

Or you could hire something ?

Hmm … Was going to suggest the black, bird sequinned mini, but that’s probably too dressy for a barbecue. This isn’t:

https://alemais.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ruby-applique-mini-dress?variant=43929494454489

But obviously I have no idea whether you wear mini dresses, or not. (I do know that at 30 I wouldn’t have given a fig for the opinion of someone of the age I am now!)

Some good suggestions already - a quick browse around Liberty would be my first stop. NRBY might be worth a look - some pretty silk dresses and tops…and printed wide leg trousers. https://nrbyclothing.com/collections/new-arrivals

This top:

https://bitestudios.com/products/crisp-flow-blouse-1

These shorts:

https://bitestudios.com/products/board-shorts

Or one half with something else. Relaxed accessories.

Something from here?

Young British Designers.

Thanks all, was just looking for ideas and inspiration! Like I said I don’t really like shopping and just don’t have the time to walk around shops looking.

cant see why it would be strange to ask?

LOVE THIS! thank you

Ha!

Go me.

Hope it works for you.