Fiftieth Birthday Party - What to Wear?

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Morning!

I'm off to a 50th birthday party in a few weeks. It's in a private room above a nice city centre bar/restaurant. Here are three options from my wardrobe - with the caveat that I'm not wearing a proper bra 😂
What do you think?
I don't want to buy anything new. But I'm not averse as long as its cheap-ish, can be dressed down and worn many more times. FYI, I'm 5'5, 38 yrs, size 8.

And what shoes? I've given up on proper shows since Covid so the only option really is a pair of chunky heeled sandals. I'm definitely not buying new shoes.

Assuming you’re in the UK, do you not possess anything more seasonal? I feel cold just looking at you - and if it were my party I’d want people to turn up in velvets and (fake) fur. (Maybe that’s just me?)

All your outfits look perfectly fine - for a summer day in town.

I'm not too bothered about being cold. I have a black coat to get me to and from the venue. Once I'm inside, I've been told the playlist is wall-to-wall cheesy 90s pop so I'll be warm from dancing 😅

Edited to add: I own more 'seasonal' things but they're all very casual. I don't own anything velvet or fake fur.

My personal favourite is the black and white jumpsuit.

@MrsRadichio Mine too though its a little bit big. Do you think its okay for a birthday party?

No 1 - the black and white. Looks more dressy/party than the others

Black and white for me too.
2nd choice the black one because of the detail on it although at first I thought it was a bit too work/office-y.
The orange one is a bit too summer.

Shoes = black heels? If you don't want to buy new, it's hard to say without seeing your current options!

I agree

The Black and white the others look more day to day wear than party.

My favourite is no.3 - the black one. With block heel sandals it’d look perfect!
Agree the orange is more for summer and I think the black and white is summery/ day time too

Thank you!

Other option is buying this one which I quite like and could dress down for future wear. But its a bit boring and DP said its "Got a touch of the Kate Middletons" about it and now I can't unsee that 😩

I love polka dots but, again, it's reading a bit summary. Kate has worn lots of polka dots too but so do lots of other people and I doubt anyone would take one look and think of her.

Oh that's interesting, thank you - I didn't get summer-vibes from the polka dot jumpsuit, it's more autumn/winter to my mind because of the navy colour.

What would you recommend that's more seasonal? And preferably about £50? And preferably a sleeveless jumpsuit? 😂

This looks a bit like a jumpsuit …

Zara

This is sleeveless:

Zara 2

This could be dressed down by throwing a huge sweater above and tall clumpy boots beneath:

Zara 3

@CapaciousHag I should've said it absolutely can't be a dress or skirt. These are all giving me hotel curtain vibes 😅

The black and white jumpsuit is more than fine imo. I don't think it's particularly summery and looks good on you, so why but anything new if you don't want to?

Personally, furs sound a bit OTT and velvet gives Christmas party vibes.

I thought the black and white one, but when I zoomed into the black one I saw the detail on it and thought that might work, depending on jewellery and shoes.

What shoes do you actually have that would go with them? I’d be more inclined to try and find some shoes to go with them up to £50 if you don’t have any suitable ones than buy another sleeveless jumpsuit.

The black one with the detailing. Pic 3. The rest look like casual daytime wear.

I've been to loads of 50th's this year and think any of those would be fine. I've worn jumpsuits, maxi dress, mini dress - but very loose. Next one I think I'm going to wear leather mini skirt.

I'd probably just wear trainers - but I'm a Londoner! Otherwise heeled ankle boots. I think sandals are a bit weird in October.

I also think you'd boil in velvet or fur - weird comment!

I like the black one best because I think with the right accessories it would look great and it's a bit more edgy than the other options.

I like the first picture best

I really like the black and white one!
I can't quite figure out what the pattern is though - feathers??

2nd choice would be the all black.

The 1st and 2nd ones look like something to wear on a summer's day not out at night. Of the 3 the last one would do fine with an interesting belt and jewellery but you need to get the trouser hems taken up, not rolled up.

Black one is most eveningy. The other two are more summer drinks imo.

You have a great figure and with maybe some gold shoes/ bag and good makeup the black jumpsuit looks great.

All look nice but I like the B&W jumpsuit the best and it would look great with chunky sandals.

The b&w is fine, chunky helped sandals also fine though I would travel there in something watertight!