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You lovely stylish people: please tell me what to wear for an evening'do'

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scampadoodle · 05/09/2008 19:47

Okaaay... Dh is PR director in London. One of his clients - a major credit card company - is having a do at a fairly posh place in town. I am obliged to attend & be the 'executive wife' .

I haven't a clue what to wear. It's not black tie; DH is going to wear a suit with a nice shirt but no tie. I have things & outfits in my wardrobe which I could wear but they are predominantly black & I'm really bored with them. I used to have a creative job & as an art student in the 80s I dressed very kookily indeed. However, 2 years as a SAHM in jeans & converse have made me really unconfident as to my personal style.

I need something stylish, not too OTT, but which says "I am not just an executive wife!"

I'm 43, fairly tall, size 12 with rubbish-looking legs, but a small waist & good arms & neck. 32DD boobs.

If I could meet Trinny & Tranny I'd ask them, but I know some of you lot are brilliant at this sort of thing...

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scampadoodle · 05/09/2008 22:33

Love the Coast stuff...The dress is gorgeous, but sadly the wrong colour for me.
Wrap top: mmmmmm.... & I still like that Karen Millen skirt.
The spotty vintagey dress was cute too.

Thank you everyone, you've definitely given me ideas to explore. [kiss-blowing emoticon]

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scampadoodle · 05/09/2008 22:41

What do we think of this ?

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littlelapin · 05/09/2008 22:44

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eviz · 05/09/2008 22:50

Lovely!

hf128219 · 05/09/2008 22:51

Now I like Whistles stuff. It is getting a better press of late since whats her name has taken over as style director.

I like that dress. I also like the Cocoa Floral Pintuck dress and the Pintuck Frill dress - can't get the links to work - sorry!

scampadoodle · 05/09/2008 22:53

Topshop have a couple of similar ones - at a third of the price.

Both DCs back at school on Monday. I shall take my courage in both hands and... shop!

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