Outfit for cold restaurant

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Its my birthday coming up soon & im going out for dinner with DH but the restaurant we are going to can be a little chilly.

Does anyone have any ideas on what to wear ? I usually wear blouses with a bit of embellishment or a pattern but it’s definitely not warm enough for that.

My jumpers are too casual for a nice meal out, mainly stripey or plain polonecks

Wear thermals underneath and a cardigan over the top,or a wrap.

M&S do fab long sleeved thermal tops and thin leggings

Maybe a thin, knit dress?

A lovely pashmina type scarf. I find keeping your décolletage coveted keeps you warmer, and if your face gets flush pop ot over your lap.

And wine. Wine always warms.

I second thermals. I often wear tights/leggings under trousers and a thin thermal top under a nice blouse. And, if my shoes allow, double socks.

You can't eat wearing a pashminaaaaa...or at least, I couldn't. I'm a slitter though.
Plus they're fussy and need rearranged.

I second a sweater dress! I have a nice one I wore out for DH's birthday, with tights and tall boots.

Or do you have a nice fine knit cardigan?

I'd wear a stylish cardi and a lightweight and lovely scarf that could be easily tucked into it. Long boots.

@pictoosh slitter?

But won’t your food all be cold before you’ve finished it? I’d be more concerned about that than my outfit?

Yes, I drop food on myself. A slitter.

Huh. Never heard that term, @pictoosh

I'm.one too. So love me a scarf to catch it (then remove) or to pop on to hide spilt food. Kinda like a bib.

But, i stand by alcohol as the best way to warm up.

I’m always cold. Didn’t take my coat off the other day at lunch.

If you’re not looking for something new, have you got jewellery to jazz up a plain polo neck? You could tuck it in for extra smartness.

The fashionistas are obsessing over this sort of thing at the moment
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chunky-Gold-Hoop-Earrings-Hypoallergenic/dp/B0CCV77YWY/ref=asc_df_B0CCV77YWY/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=670961408399&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=774569186689744128&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045999&hvtargid=pla-2194377895881&psc=1&mcid=50a38ec8645b3110a57c1a857e40517d

Jacket over your blouse, or thermal under, or both. Don’t wear a pashmina, they’re dated enough for weddings, never mind going out for dinner.

A plain polo neck is chic and absolutely smart enough for a dinner out.

Leather skirt, tights and boots or denim.

Nice jewellery, hair, going out make up.

I'd have to find a jacket or something, as I'd start off cold, and then a couple of glasses in, I'd be too hot. So, thermal vests and sweater dresses would be a no-go for me.
I have a gorgeous green velvet jacket, my go-to in these situations. Goes with jeans or a LBD. Have you got anything similar? John Lewis online seems to have a lot of similar on sale at the moment. Or a silk bomber something like this https://grana.com/en-gb/products/women-chinese-silk-bomber-jacket?variant=41698483404957

Thanks everyone - I’m going to look into thermal base layers !

How about a jumper dress?