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What to wear for a garden glam and disco birthday celebration?

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WildflowerMeadow · Yesterday 10:21

I need help please...

I have been invited to an amazing birthday celebration that is entitled 'An Evening of Garden Glamour and Disco'. There are cocktails and afternoon tea followed by a live big band and then a 'Disco with a Difference'. Venue is rural, think farm with events barn.

The Dress Code is 'Garden Disco Glam - English elegance meets Ibiza after dark.'

I am 5' 8" and a size 10/12, age 57 but with a mum tum so won't get away with anything bodycon or tight fitting. Budget would be around £100 but could stretch to £150 for something fabulous. Don't have big boobs but really need to wear a bra to deal with sagginess.

Can you lovely ladies suggest anything that would fit this theme as I am a bit stumped?

Thanks in advance 🙂

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Woodfiresareamazing2 · Today 16:54

EleanorMc67 · Today 03:32

I think this is perfect.

I'd wear with cropped black leggings if weather isn't kind, or bare legs with fake tan if it's warm.

CopeNorth · Today 17:05

Ok. It’s an amazing but wide dress code! Given the disco theme I’d go with some sequins or a jumpsuit 70s disco style. Not sure if the venue means proper toilets - if not that might put paid to a jumpsuit. But you could do sequin trousers and matching top.

I do love wearing a jumpsuit because it feels glam and fun, but comfortable.

I would not go for random summer dress unless it’s something you want to buy anyway.

shoes - depends how rural but some wedge or block heel that have a platform so they’re comfortable and you can dance all night. Or just high your trainers under a long jumpsuit leg!

CopeNorth · Today 17:57

WildflowerMeadow · Yesterday 11:48

Ha ha, glad it's not just me that is stumped by the dress code.

@TemporarilyCantDoMyself I love both of the Love and Roses dresses you posted - the first is definitely on my shortlist - thank you.

@Turnitoffnonagain I really fancy something sequinned so a top and slinky trousers would be a good shout - maybe a 70s disco vibe?

@SchoolNightWine I love the style of that and the base colour but not sure about the pattern.

What do we think of jumpsuits? I found this one on Nobody's child:

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/shelby-jumpsuit-2614647001?variant=55201904624001&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=WebConversion&utm_id=293798&cto_pld=KHOEvKXGAABUBxzGXpA-Kg

and this one on ASOS:
https://www.asos.com/rare/rare-london-tailored-bandeau-peplum-detail-split-side-wide-leg-jumpsuit-in-cream/prd/210060810#colourWayId-210060812

The jumpsuit is perfect!

PhotoFirePoet · Today 18:44

How about a tutu dress, with sparkly sequins on the bodice? Strappy or strapless with built in support. You could go short, midi or ankle length with the mesh net skirt, have lots of layers or just a couple. I have seen a lot of gorgeous dresses like that on Vinted.

blutoo · Today 19:29

SchoolNightWine · Yesterday 11:10

Agree with Temporarily - it’s a bit of a weird dress code!
I’d wear this as I love it and am looking for an excuse to buy it! https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/lulu-floral-halter-neck-dress-wf518?colour=187

Thankyou for reminding me about Joe Browns.

Judecb · Today 19:57

Jump suit? Floaty trousers with a funky top? Reiss has nice stuff in at the moment and I've noticed sales in Fenwick etc.

Malinia · Today 23:04

I would wear sequin trousers and a nice top. This is my go to outfit for most pictures these days as it's so comfy.

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