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Velvet trouser suit?

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Bargaintools · 28/01/2025 20:50

I have a wedding at the end of March and I am looking at a velvet trouser suit. I don't suit dresses at all and I am not keen on jumpsuits. Neither seem to suit my body shape. I have tried and tried but they just don’t work. I have found a navy velvet trouser suit on Sosander but it’s quite expensive. Id likely wear the blazer again but probably not the trousers so I wonder if anyone has seen anything nice but not quite as expensive. Sosander is about £150/£160 for both pieces.

My only other option is a skirt, midi length with a silk blouse but I am concerned I might look like I am going to work in an office? I have the silk blouse so I’d only be looking at getting a skirt. I don’t wear smart stuff that often. Once or twice a year only. My work wear is all corporate provided including high viz and safety boots so not glamorous at all. Looking for inspiration.

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Bargaintools · 28/01/2025 20:57

Just adding, I am not keen on Vinted. I’ve bought stuff and it doesn’t fit. Don’t want to spend a lot for things not to fit. I am a 12 bottom half and a 14 top half. Quite booby, short torso, long legs.

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ladygindiva · 28/01/2025 21:36

ASOS has quite a few at reasonable prices. I liked this one

ladygindiva · 28/01/2025 21:37

ladygindiva · 28/01/2025 21:36

ASOS has quite a few at reasonable prices. I liked this one

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Velvet trouser suit?
mdinbc · 28/01/2025 21:52

You may actually wear the trousers again. I have some black velvet jeans that I've had for ages and they do get pulled out for those nice but still casual evenings out. I say go for the suit.

catin8oots · 28/01/2025 21:56

Someone posted a beautiful burgundy one on here from Tu.

It looked top end designer. May not be ideal though if not a winter wedding

Bargaintools · 29/01/2025 06:16

catin8oots · 28/01/2025 21:56

Someone posted a beautiful burgundy one on here from Tu.

It looked top end designer. May not be ideal though if not a winter wedding

Thank you. I had a look. Sold out sadly.

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Bargaintools · 29/01/2025 17:56

YYURYYUCICYYUR4ME · 29/01/2025 16:25

Not sure what size, but a few bit of stock of this version from Tu
https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc144652606

Thanks. Plenty of blazers which I might order given the price but no trousers in my size.

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