If you were 52 and invited to a cocktail party what would you wear?

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I have to go abroad for some work thing and at the end is a cocktail party hosted by the people who own the company

I am 52 and don't like wearing dresses that expose my neck/chest as it's all a bit wrinkly unless it's a dress that I can wear a scarf with

I also live in trainers or smart loafers and there is not a chance my feet can handle heels anymore.

I'm a size 12 but have a tummy - thinnish arms but big legs. I tend to wear long dresses that create a waist rather than having one of my own 😂. 34D boobs.

Any suggestions? In my normal life I don't go to things like this at all. I'm a drink in the pub person not a post event person so a bit clueless as to where to start!

I would do wide leg trousers and silk shirt with flat shoes.

Ha, great comeback.

Maybe you should stop worrying about recipes first the kitchen and focus more on the crap advice you give on a fashion and style board though?

https://www.cos.com/static-images/products/assets/001/5e/65/5e65d82d1932967f30035c0673da73c819a1e63a_xxl-1.jpg?imwidth=2160

Maybe you could expand your vocabulary so you don't need to use misogynistic and sexist terms to describe clothes you don't like?

Oh and your response doesn't make sense.
stop worrying about recipes first the kitchen

Well, I’m 51 and I would wear a shift dress and ballet slippers. Probably sequinned ones. If you find a dress you love with a lower neckline than you like, get a fabulous necklace to cover up, rather than a scarf,

I’m mutton and proud

Amazing pink shift dress
Elegant navy shift dress

that dress is stunning!

My go-to is Issey Miyake Pleats Please and I always get lots of compliments. Including from people working in fashion and people in their 20s. Miyake is cross-generational and doesn’t date. I wear lots of dresses but also his trousers and tops too. They’re really comfortable and very flattering but also super stylish. You can dress them up or down, and importantly they travel well! And they’re washable and no ironing is required.

(I’m 54 and have been wearing Pleats Please for over a decade).

Love this pink dress!

Agreed.

If the OP felt it was relevant then I don't think it's up to you to quibble.

I like the first 2 of these links.

beyazura.com/products/ombre-satin-long-dress?variant=40045683343395

www.next.co.uk/style/su522536/ak8679#ak8679

@TheFlyingHorse I didn't mean it's sad about you putting weight, I meant about feeling the need to cover up. Anyway agree to disagree.

@FoolishHips @IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle
Thanks ladies finally some sense, hate these rules that people put on themselves.

True.

I have worn dresses to work events and realised I sm boiled as it's in a huge basement without much air conditioning.

So now I am 50, I tend to go for things I won't overheat in!

These are really great, especially the black.

I wouldn’t spend money on a one off dress.

id go something like these

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<a class="break-all" href="///risk/challenge?captcha_type=905&redirection=www.shein.co.uk%2FElenzga-Women-s-Champagne-Satin-Draped-Neck-Fitted-Waist-Dress-With-Bow-Back-Straps-Suitable-For-Valentine-s-Day-Wedding-p-50761362.html%3FimgRatio%3D3-4%26amp%3BmallCode%3D1%26amp%3BpageListType%3D4%26amp%3Bsrc_identifier%3Dst%3D2%60sc%3DCocktail+dress%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1%26amp%3Bsrc_module%3Dsearch%26amp%3Bsrc_tab_page_id%3Dpage_home1740990163568&risk-id=E2737754728748754945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shein.co.uk/Elenzga-Women-s-Champagne-Satin-Draped-Neck-Fitted-Waist-Dress-With-Bow-Back-Straps-Suitable-For-Valentine-s-Day-Wedding-p-50761362.html?src_identifier=st%3D2%60sc%3DCocktail%20dress%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1&src_module=search&src_tab_page_id=page_home1740990163568&mallCode=1&pageListType=4&imgRatio=3-4

https://www.shein.co.uk/SHEIN-Clasi-Positioning-Print-Casual-Dress-Suitable-For-Spring-Summer-Valentine-Day-p-50763680.html?src_identifier=st%3D2%60sc%3DCocktail%20dress%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1&src_module=search&src_tab_page_id=page_home1740990163568&mallCode=1&pageListType=4&imgRatio=3-4

<a class="break-all" href="///risk/challenge?captcha_type=905&redirection=www.shein.co.uk%2FLyxana-Elegant-Fashion-Date-Night-Party-Asymmetric-Flared-Puff-Sleeve-Waist-Cinched-Purple-Women-Dress-Maxi-Women-Outfit-p-47892062.html%3FimgRatio%3D3-4%26amp%3BmallCode%3D1%26amp%3BpageListType%3D4%26amp%3Bsrc_identifier%3Dst%3D2%60sc%3DCocktail+dress%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1%26amp%3Bsrc_module%3Dsearch%26amp%3Bsrc_tab_page_id%3Dpage_home1740990163568&risk-id=E2737754760005083137" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shein.co.uk/Lyxana-Elegant-Fashion-Date-Night-Party-Asymmetric-Flared-Puff-Sleeve-Waist-Cinched-Purple-Women-Dress-Maxi-Women-Outfit-p-47892062.html?src_identifier=st%3D2%60sc%3DCocktail%20dress%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D1&src_module=search&src_tab_page_id=page_home1740990163568&mallCode=1&pageListType=4&imgRatio=3-4

I’ve started buying more from shein recently ( I know I will get shot down for this) but I’ve been very happy with the quality of most things. I’m big 5’2 36 HH/J cup and 16-18, but found a lot of the dress fit well. I just make sure I check reviews first.

Apart from the white one you'd look pretty daft in them during daytime work hours. OP was looking for a day dress to carry through to the evening.

Well maybe it is a style thing then, because I’m ‘only’ 39 but I still dress very differently to how I did in my 20s. I haven’t put on any weight, but thanks to pregnancies, breastfeeding and surgeries my body has changed massively. For example, at 20 I would have happily worn a silk spaghetti strap slip dress with no bra on a night out. Unthinkable now!

The S and B threads seem to be getting more ludicrous by the day.

I would never have worn a spaghetti strap dress or mini skirts, body con or tight fitting at any age- even when I was a size 4. I've never liked that look.

And the OP was looking for a work to evening outfit- did you wear a spaghetti strap silk dress with no bra to work?

I’ve read all the OP’s posts and she doesn’t say that

I'd wear a jumpsuit

You're right but a few replies assumed it was.