We used to have fabulously glitzy work Christmas dos, everyone made an effort, I loved it. Team expanded rapidly over covid with mainly young men, the winning vote for Xmas would be a pub crawl but mercifully we have to do something 'inclusive'.
We will work in the morning, go to some activity in the afternoon (bowling, crazy golf, etc), then a meal at a cheaper restaurant (pizza express level) and then a pub for drinks for anyone staying out.
There is no expectation to dress nicely, most of the men won't bother at all. Us 4 women usually make a tiny effort of the jeans and a nice top variety.
Im not sure the back story was needed but now I have your sympathy can you help?
I am 49, 5'6, very much an hourglass, size 10-14 depending on fit and need something fitted between boobs and waist to avoid looking pregnant. Either a top to go with dark jeans and flat boots or a long sleeved midi to wear with tights and ankle or knee boots.
I'd love something a bit christmassy, velvet or with a bit of sparkle. I suit Christmas colours, burgundy, red, teal, deep green, look awful on black.
Have you seen anything? I'm not a fashionable shape and not catered for, and my do is on Friday!