Naice Dinner in London - what to wear…?

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Advice needed please. I’m going to London for a weekend next week to meet up with some good friends whom I don’t see very often. One of my friends (lives in London, high earning man) has suggested that we go somewhere ‘special’ for dinner. Am trying to play it a bit cool and not ask for specifics! What should I wear?

I live rurally and generally dress up a pair of jeans to go out from home.

I have a flattering LBD which I could wear. What with though? Would silver ballet pumps and bear legs work? What about a kimono style shruggy thing over the top? Expect it will still be quite warm.

I have a green satin calf-length skirt or wide leg linen trousers. Or dresses in other colours.

Don’t really want to buy new if I can avoid it.

Thanks for reading.

Answer came there none.

Lol, okay. Actually I rarely wear them at all but didn't want to be a dick to OP. That doesn't seem to bother you though.

I've found a good Molly Goddard outfit.

Yeah, plus, what is a "cliche" in this instance?

😂

Will admit I sold off my two denim jackets a few years ago as they didn't feel very modern. I did keep a denim quilted kimono jacket though as it's great in winter.

As it is August bank holiday weekend, I will be doing my annual pre-autumn/winter cull/sort through so I can think about what I would like to buy. Have already been thinking about this (or something along these lines) although will wait until their sample sale before buying.

@OurStepsWillAlwaysRhyme, @mamagogo1, and @SophiaSW1

I'm in London maybe 4 or 5 times every year. I wear what I would wear in any city, including my home city. Maybe "real Londoners" are sniggering behind my back at my "out of towner, bridge and tunnel" provincialism "sticking out" but if they are they hide it very well. I don't think I ever come across a Londoner who hasn't been friendly and helpful.

Special call out to the lovely young man in Dover Street Market when we both knew the Renli Su dress I was trying on was unlikely to fit- but he said give it a go. (Although he was Scottish and a graduate of Glasgow School of Art, so maybe he doesn't count)

Lol, okay. Actually I rarely wear them at all but didn't want to be a dick to OP. That doesn't seem to bother you though.

I wasn't a dick to the OP, I said she could wear her metallic shoes...

Denim jackets have moved on from the traditional style to dark raw denim and usually with a much looser fit, sometimes cropped and sometimes oversized. Everyone has them but in different shapes - Cos, FarmRio, Albaray. They are alive and kicking.

Ooh I like that 2nd one @jamnpancakes

It's tempting isn't it but wool .

not practical then for me

Florals, for spring..?

For anyone who’s still reading - we’re going to The Shard. Very excited. Thanks to those of you who gave advice and reassurance.

Have a lovely time! What did you decide on? I’ve never been to the Shard, so please report back!

Yes have fun op. I’m sure you’ll look just right. I think there’ll be a wide range of formalish / casual there. (Not been for a few years!) Did you decide on the green skirt?

Id also like to commend this thread for the use of the word gauche which I will try and get into my conversation this week.

Thank you! This is very helpful!

Edgy and bold, with just the right amount of non-conformist artificial fibre generated crotch sweat adorning it. You'll be quite the talk of the event in that.

Thank you. I'm going to see The Importance of Being Earnest at the local theatre.