First date (in a long time!) outfit help

[Definitelynotme2022]

I have a first date for dinner and drinks at the weekend. It's my first date in 19 years..... so more than a little daunting.

I'm 53, size 16. Any ideas? I prefer things that aren't too shapeless as I have an hourglass figure, so they tend to look like tents on me. My normal go to would be a plain jersey dress, probably in black or navy with a nice jacket.

Agree, too formal and the sleeves are long and loose on a tall model, so I think it would be awkward to eat in it.

Wow, so many replies! Thank you all, I really am so grateful for all your input and support.

Can I just say, I absolutely love the pink leather. But it's so left field of my normal look, and completely out of my budget. But one can dream...

I've ordered the green Joanie dress that has been linked a couple of times, and this one which I don't think will arrive in time but I love pink and orange together and was going to order it anyway:
https://thisisunfolded.com/products/collection-9-dora-wrap-top-midi-dress

I have a really lovely black wrap dress and a black fitted midi dress very similar to one linked in the thread (I think it was Whistles).

If it's not too hot, I have this one already which is great but the denim is quite thick:
https://www.nobodyschild.com/fearne-cotton-blue-denim-highgate-mini-dress.html?queryID=01d6dbee02f7e87e6da7b1d42a983edd&objectID=51651&indexName=nc2-prod_uk_products

So, my date. He is a he! A friend of a friend that I've met a couple of times, and we've been messaging for a few weeks as he's been away. He's in the next town so I'll be taking the train there and back, so trying to avoid crazy heels.

I think your choices are perfect!

Looks good OP, fingers crossed for a great date...

Great that you’ve found some things you’re happy with, @Definitelynotme2022.

I hope the pink dress arrives on time. And note that it has a removable fabric belt - do you have a smarter leather belt or silk scarf you could replace it with, for a more ‘intentional’ look?

Have fun, whatever you wear!

@Illpickthatup and @Ohnodontwantthiscrush Thank you both.

@BlossomBlossomBlossom I have my fingers firmly crossed.... Yes, I'm a pro at replacing the horrible fabric belts lol.

Thank you!

@Definitelynotme2022
I think your choices are a lot nicer than some of the other ones on this thread ! And I like the link to the Unfolded website - not seen that before but it's nice to see how the clothes look on different shapes and sizes. They just need a 5'3" model now! (My height).

Hope you have a good time 🤞

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@Anonimum666
wrong thread.

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Plain black, boat neck, knee length shift dress, not tight, decent fabric - skim rather than cling. Plain black ballerinas. Excellent, simple jewellery.

I don't patterns or floppy, fussy things though.

I came back to wish you luck OP, hope the date goes well!

Don't stress. My last first date was 5+ years ago, I can remember exactly every piece I wore down to the underwear. My now-fiance doesn't remember a thing, he was too nervous to notice

(For the record - jeans, deep v neck black top, pointy flats, wool trench.)

I have in the last few days discovered Urkiye, they do clothes for the large of nork.

@VitoCorleoneOfMNMafia Hi Large of Nork? I'm confused lol

"Norks" is a British slang term for breasts. "Large of nork" means full-busted.

@VitoCorleoneOfMNMafia ah 😂 sorry! Never heard of that, I fought you showing me plus size clothes, I was going to say I'm not plus size, will look thank you x

Nice jeans, high heels and a slightly sexy top, preferably in a fine knit, that ‘accidentally’ slips off the shoulder.
Showing a bit of shoulder or back is very sexy but classy.

😆🤣🤣 ^ definitely a man talking 🤣 if not I'm sorry 🙈

I'm back with a date update, if you're interested.........

Well that was big fat no! Nice guy, but boring and absolutely no chemistry.

I'd say you have to kiss a lot of frogs, but I didn't kiss this particular one 😉

But @Definitelynotme2022 what did you actually wear? And not to worry, you will have better dates I’m sure

Well, lets hope the poor Guy isn't active on the mumsnet style page!

Ah well - at least you got to try out your outfit!

Is there anything you’d change for next time?

@Oldie2 I very much doubt it! I'm sure he'll be perfectly lovely for the right person, just not me.

I wore a bottle green silky wrap around dress, black tights and ankle boots, and my trusty but beautiful leather jacket.

I hate in between seasons.

but if you got anything, you got the experience, you can be more confident in your next 🙌 take it as it was! Not everyone is everyone's cup of tea, we move, NEXT 😂

Yes, congratulations! You’re an experienced dater now.