Outfit ideas for a university reunion with a lounge suit dress code

[Incertus]

I’ve got a university reunion coming up at the beginning of October, dress code is lounge suits. It‘s 20 years since my first term, and I haven’t seen lots of people for many years, and would like to look great!

Does anyone have any outfit suggestions/recommendations? I’m 39, 5’7 and a size 12, fairly evenly proportioned with small waist and would prefer to cover legs. I was thinking a dress but don’t know where to start!

What colours and shapes do you like do you have a picture of something you have and feel good in? Lounge suits is fairly broad most nice dresses will do

This is what Realisation Par is for. Pure silk, tremendously flattering and can be dressed up or down depending on the degree of formality / informality you’re aiming for:

https://uk.realisationpar.com/shop/dresses/

You could wear a silk shirt, well cut cigarette pants and a leather jacket. Or a light cashmere if it’s chilly - I like linen knits myself. Anythjng that sits well over a great pair of trousers.

I find dresses more difficult but I’d avoid a work type one. I think a shirt dress works well and there’s plenty in the sakes. The sales are a great place to start looking for separates too - eg Joseph has some great offers!

Thank you! I should have given a bit more info - I normally shop in Cos, Arket (&M&S) plus Jigsaw for work. I like looser and more androgynous styles rather than overly fitted/feminine (though do like dresses). Also budget is up to £300ish. I can tell that those Realisation Par dresses are beautiful but floral/prints aren’t really me. I like the cigarette trousers + silk shirt idea, though dont already have a leather jacket…I do have a nice tux style black jacket from Cos that might work.

@Incertus I love my soft leather biker jacket! They really are go anywhere pieces. I have a black one and a suede one in a neutral beige. When M&S do them, they are brilliant. Cheaper than Jigsaw and just as good. I find them perfect for the smart(ish) vibe! They sometimes do trucker jackets too in leather or suede and these can look great with a decent silk shirt and well cut trousers. I’m fond of cashmere under with a good scarf too.

I also quite like the preppy look at the moment. A good quality crochet style collared top is a good buy right now.