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Mid life style crisis - help!

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Kaisamain · 16/12/2023 10:56

I’m looking for a couple of dresses this season for Christmas drinks/New Year parties and have totally lost confidence in my ability to choose anything stylish.
I’m 41, 173cm (5’8”) tall, size 8-10, good legs, small waist, bigger hips and slightly scrawny chest 😂
I’m single and would like to look really sexy but not desperate or mutton dressed as lamb.
Can anyone help me find my style?

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Viviennemary · 19/12/2023 08:50

SuperPug · 16/12/2023 17:58

The dresses above, whilst I’m sure are lovely are little ‘out there’. However, it depends on what suits you and if your legs are a good feature I imagine a shorter dress would look good.
In terms of people in the public eye - is there anyone who you thinks has particularly good style? Awful programme but I loved the clothes worn by the Dr Nya Wallace character on ‘And Just Like That’.

I agree. Those first dresses are cringeworthy on anyone. People will be horrified
The little black dress with the belt is nice.

queenofallqueens · 19/12/2023 23:13

Viviennemary · 19/12/2023 08:50

I agree. Those first dresses are cringeworthy on anyone. People will be horrified
The little black dress with the belt is nice.

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Only judgemental people with bad taste would be horrified. Really lovely dresses and OP has the figure for it!

shearwater2 · 20/12/2023 10:14

Something like this would be great for Christmas and New Year parties @Kaisamain

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/gold-green-metallic-mini-dress-358624#selection.color=16

I have the boots and love them so much.

shearwater2 · 20/12/2023 10:16

Some more ideas:

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/sparkle-stripe-black-halter-neck-mini-dress-356956#selection.color=14

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/satin-tie-waist-purple-mini-dress-362241

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/sparkle-stripe-black-halter-neck-mini-dress-356956#selection.color=14

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