Company conference evening event - formal wear help

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AugustRose · 15/01/2025 14:42

I'm 5ft 2, size 12-14 and we've been told the evening event is formal wear. I don't wear dresses or heels and I hate restrictive clothing so have nothing to wear. My job is mainly outdoor based so my every day clothes are walking boots/trousers/t-shirts, etc. I also don't want to spend a lot of something I might not wear again. Please help.

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dynamiccactus · 19/01/2025 17:25

TaylorGuitar · 17/01/2025 08:24

Oh @MsWintertowne don't be such a snob.

Plenty of men don't own suits because they wear workwear or business casual for work, and out of work a shirt and pants is usually smart enough for most occasions.

My DH has one suit that he's had since 2012 that has been worn for every funeral, wedding, christening and day at the races since.

Same with my DH. Well, he has two suits. A black one for funerals and a navy one for everything else.

dynamiccactus · 19/01/2025 17:26

AugustRose · 17/01/2025 17:03

I've had a quick look and think I'll be more comfortable in a jumpsuit, thank you.

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As long as you don't need the loo very often

LlynTegid · 19/01/2025 17:28

I'd be speaking to your manager and explaining that your conscience does not think it good to have low use clothing. Could you be excused the evening event?

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