I need to look fabulous

[Gettingbysomehow]

I've lost half my body weight and it so happens my ex husband will be attending the same conference as me in March. Its a big pagan thing so wear what you want
I need to look fabulous.
Has anyone seen any amazing pieces recently you can share with me. It would feel really good to put two fingers up.
I am 64 but enjoy fashion and can wear pretty much anything. My arms need to be covered and it will still be quite cold.

I really don’t think satin dresses are standard London office wear. I seem to have touched a nerve. You do you - I really don’t care what you wear. I don’t own any of the dresses I’ve linked to; I’m just offering some alternatives to the nasty jacket, lace and leather leggings combinations.

Okay - I guess most of us presume if someone posts in Style and Beauty saying they are into fashion, we presume they mean current fashion.

A metallic top could look great with the jacket, picking up the eyelet detail. This one's an actual designer number, reduced to £67. You're unlikely to bump into anyone wearing the same.

https://www.karllagerfeld.com/en-gb/products/a4w17032999-v-neck-rhinestone-mesh-top-black

My instinct says pair with a long, black, ruffled lace skirt (they're all reduced post-party season, too) or a silver one. My head's thinking black & silver devoré, but that's because I saw something like it months ago and I have no idea where!

Possibly these glittery leggings?
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/flare-sequin-leggings-p09860555.html?v1=505934784

Might be too shiny overall, I dunno.

@Gettingbysomehow you’re giving him far too much headspace. Wear what you like and make sure you are the centre of interest by your focus energy and interest in others. That is far more fabulous than trendy clothes.

Id assume a pagan conference would be pretty much socks and sandals for men over 50, Camper pelotas or Peus for men under 50 and the sort of “fugly” stuff done by Toast or Cabbages and Roses for women. Not slightly trashy form fitting nylon velvet …

I’d think art school cool if it were me. I have a really stylish Donna Karan suit in a silk/wool mix which looks cool but neatly put together. I can wear it with Campers or Primark plimsolls and a plain tshirt or a silk shirt. It just does the business.

But my style is relaxed tailoring which looks put together (otherwise I look like a bag lady).

What exactly is a pagan conference? (Not the point of the thread I know, but I can't get into it without understanding. That jacket doesn't look remotely druid-like ...)

I like Cabbages and Roses. But they don't do clothes now.

Although I have a few Ghost dresses - bias cut satin backed crepe. Better made than the Nobody’s Child linked here (I’ve looked at things like that in JL) Something like that would be a bit more boho.

Does black suit you OP?

i really don’t like the jacket. And it would help to know your body shape. But based on your inclination towards a jacket because it suits you, I’m going to hazard that you’ve got a decent waist…

Tulle skirt, chunky boots, fitted fine knit jumper, wide belt. Emphasises the waist I imagine you wanted the jacket to emphasise.

What about this from Joe Brown's

https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/sadie-boutique-embroidered-jacket-wj758

Does a dress have to mean ‘mini’? Pagan suggests Kate Bush/Helena Carter-Bonham in their pomp to me. Long skirts, fitted jackets, boots, makeup, big hair. There’s a Dark Academic thread on here which might help with that look if you’re interested?

I do have loose skin unfortunately as I lost a lot of weight but nothing "hangs" and nothing is visible under clothes. I always had a small middle even when I was fat so there is no apron belly its mainly just my arms. Im pumping iron at the gym to sort that out.
Im a 10 to 12.
Lots of great suggestions thank you. I may or may not ditch the jacket. Will have to see how it fits when it arrives.

Yes. I look my best in black. Im blond very fair skin. I cant wear wear burgundy, brown, orange cours.

Get something fabulous from The Hippy Shake.

They have some great stuff. I often look at that site.

Would this fit the bill @Gettingbysomehow?

www.phase-eight.com/product/claria-black-jewelled-maxi-dress-100119205014.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_PhaseEight_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_Growth&utm_id=23196433179&utm_content=agid_-ad_&network=x&device=m&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23201701862&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC91QC2sOOfR5qvoZmg1rGADV&gclid=CjwKCAiA09jKBhB9EiwAgB8l-CqaetFNCZi429S9d2BpUPdXnEUShTrEJz6L_pFiU_TOw_fF7tGlqxoCIBwQAvD_BwE

Yes I could wear that. Its the right shape for me. Its absolutely gorgeous!!!

The best thing you could do is get your colours done - you’ll look like a million dollars in the best colour for your skin tone no matter what you are wearing

I’m not keen on the jacket.
I brought this recently and it looks beautiful https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwiurrHc5eqRAxVGlVAGHSGPMmAYACICCAEQMBoCZGc&co=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA09jKBhB9EiwAgB8l-L2HVcOYGgEPvtQkrRzrTLMFbrToaSmvGmlaA1kv-lLSai42hue0YxoCMeIQAvD_BwE&sph=&ei=SKVWaaKCMs-lhbIPkuy2sQk&cce=2&sig=AOD64_2Or1XPiOLh1VhfeVE8KSv5fRMs7Q&ctype=5&q=&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwiixqnc5eqRAxXPUkEAHRK2LZYQwg8oAHoECAsQDQ&adurl=

Not touched a nerve at all lol. But just trying to explain your idea of fashion doesn’t suit all occasions and it would look incredibly out of touch in the environment being discussed

That’s really nice

i love this

None of this is my idea of fashion. I was just suggesting a few dresses that I thought the OP possibly like as an alternative to some desperately dated eighties stuff being suggested. If you want to go around looking like Cher, then you do you. I really don’t give a fuck.