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What to wear for night out?

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pinkyponkyplink · 04/10/2024 23:02

45 year old size 12 and going out tomorrow with some people who always seem so trendy. Had no time this week to think about what to wear and now panicking. I can pick something up tomorrow if it's high street. What would you wear for nice bars and a restaurant?

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IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 05/10/2024 10:58

I'm sorry you haven't had any replies but your question is a bit "how long is a piece of string"?

It's just personal taste. I'm going out tonight and will probably wear a dress from Palava- but that's no help if you don't like that type of dress.

nzeire · 05/10/2024 11:45

my lates thrash to death outfit, is barrel jeans, flat boots, white tshirt and a red patterned hippyish quilted jacket. Heaps of silver jewellery.

feel very fabulous in it. Keep it simple and have one standout item

dont go hard out trying too hard, looks odd

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/10/2024 11:49

Someone on another thread posted this there, what about this?

www.zara.com/uk/en/zw-collection-crinkle-effect-midi-dress-p08227214.html?v1=388281935&v2=2420900

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/10/2024 12:18

pinkyponkyplink · 04/10/2024 23:02

45 year old size 12 and going out tomorrow with some people who always seem so trendy. Had no time this week to think about what to wear and now panicking. I can pick something up tomorrow if it's high street. What would you wear for nice bars and a restaurant?

If it’s me going out I’d either pick an old Massimo Dutti long sleeved merino top (has slight ruffles around neckline and cuffs) or vintage silk dusky pink top or Whistles long sleeved floral with gold bits dobby top. Any of these should do:-

www.whistles.com/product/velvet-mesh-sleeve-top-39390.html#cgid=NewIn]]

www.massimodutti.com/gb/long-sleeve-lace-top-l06889946?pelement=43592114

Or just go into Zara and see what jumps out at you.

Inslopia · 05/10/2024 12:27

What do you feel comfortable in?

My style is very casual but I’m out tonight & wearing black trousers, embellished ballet pumps, either a body style top or sleeveless knit. Undecided and depends what jacket I decide on.

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 05/10/2024 13:33

Or just go into Zara and see what jumps out at you.

If you have &Other Stories , Cos Jigsaw and Whistles have a look there too.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/10/2024 17:23

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 05/10/2024 13:33

Or just go into Zara and see what jumps out at you.

If you have &Other Stories , Cos Jigsaw and Whistles have a look there too.

Or any other high street shop. However I love Zara for a cheap but trendy fashion fix.

I also find that you’re either Cos or &other stories not both though I’ve had the odd bit from Cos and have bought more from &other stories, though when they were cheaper.

Pinkclarko · 05/10/2024 18:42

nzeire · 05/10/2024 11:45

my lates thrash to death outfit, is barrel jeans, flat boots, white tshirt and a red patterned hippyish quilted jacket. Heaps of silver jewellery.

feel very fabulous in it. Keep it simple and have one standout item

dont go hard out trying too hard, looks odd

That sounds nice, what’s the jacket like-do you have a link or is it vintage?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/10/2024 18:47

Pinkclarko · 05/10/2024 18:42

That sounds nice, what’s the jacket like-do you have a link or is it vintage?

It sounds nice but is a certain look. I can’t wear plain white t shirts and aside from trainers I prefer a small heel for going out. Unless it were a real statement shoe like M&S Sienna Miller cowboy boot shoe which sold out quickly.

GettingStuffed · 05/10/2024 21:32

I have a leopard print maxi skirt, but it's more like a clouded leopard so not quite so in your face, I've bought a cream thick knit jumper and will wear it with black ankle boots

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/10/2024 22:11

nzeire · 05/10/2024 21:03

It on sale at Maison hotel, it’s a million times nicer than the photo and I don’t wear it belted

https://www.maisonh.com/products/sandra-jacket-las-dalias?_pos=2&_sid=657a56b53&_ss=r

the “tshirt” is not a tshirt tshirt, more of a loose linen tshirt style top

That’s very pretty. I wouldn’t belt it either. I have a red and white jacquard jacket from Zara (old) that’s sort of similar to this.

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