Works Xmas do in trainers - help!

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I have hurt my knee badly (am awaiting surgery) and can only wear trainers. I have some black Nike Air Max 90s but what can i dress them up with?? For context i am early forties, tall and size 16. I am needing some style inspo!!!

Thank you!!

I think they would be fine with a long dark dress, I’m thinking a black or navy dress with subtle sparkles or a pattern, with short sleeves and a v neck.

Agree with maxi dress.

Another option, depending on your body shape, might be palazzo pants/wide legged trousers with a sparkly top. You have the height to carry off.

Not sure of your budget. Some examples from M&S - but there are loads around.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/satin-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp22558741?extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_3pb&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2u_fjvTeggMVXoFQBh1B3QJMEAQYByABEgLdOvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And a silver top?
https://www.marksandspencer.com/sequin-top/p/clp60626960?extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIirO2qfXeggMV_ZFQBh3-ZQyYEAQYASABEgK14vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Satin wide leg trousers are a great suggestion. I got some from Next last year.

Marks and Spencer have quite a few satin trousers at the moment.

I also saw these sequin ones mentioned on here on another thread:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/sequin-elasticated-waist-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60625002?color=BLUE#intid=carouselFUNHHATPHOENIX-SIMILAR-V33ENDPDPP162:07770a37-2561-4e82-8545-fa60aa878de3

I think a bright/sparkly/velvety trouser suit with trainers would look cool for a Xmas do.

Was at a ball the other night and a lot of the younger ladies say under 30 had slippers in there bags they put on after the formal part for dancing a couple had trainers

I'd say a jazzy trouser suit, I personally think the trainers dress combo always looks awful and just think it would look weird with a party dress.

Jumpsuit?

I've seen a few fashion influencers on social media wearing velvet blazers and sequin trousers with trainers as a suggestion for party looks.

My DDs are mid 20's/early 30's and wear trainers with absolutely everything. No one even looks twice at their feet. Just wear what is comfortable.

Ive worn wide leg velvet trousers, a silk t-shirt style top and Dune Edris trainers in black suede and leopard print to a works Christmas do.

I have got so much wear out of wide leg / Palazzo trousers - velvet in black and dark green and black linen, silk and patterned in the summer. Try Ralph Lauren, Jigsaw, Liberty and Hobbs.