WHat to wear to a big party that is on the smarter side of casual?

[bythepowerofgreyskull]

I am particularly fat at the moment, have good legs good shoulders
but Tummy is looking 5-6 months pregnant (AM NOT) and confidence at an all time low.

Can't get out of going so what to wear (need to be able to wear a bra - G cup Norks.

any thoughts?

• anyone??

aware this sounds desperate but Bump

how about a short but floaty skirt ( for the showing off of legs) with a vest top on top covered with a chiffony blouse.

This is My Look, because have tummy issues since dd2, but like you the legs are still OK, and I find the vest + blouse combo shows off the boobies without looking tarty!

bump

how tall are you? if you have great legs can you wear high shoes/boots? black wrap or tightish fitting top with sparkly black swirly skirt to draw attention to the legs?

what shape are you size? waist?

am 5ft 7 can wear heels, have spanx higher power dress size 16

how's this?

beautiful but couldnt wear a bra with that back.. and i have to have them strapped in

lovely shape but i don't think black for you.

OOh I like that very much... is it a bit mortitia ?

i am a bit worried about black when you are fair. but the shape is so nice and the v-neck lace stuff is fab.

will go and have a look we have a coast store near by..
thanks very very much

so rummidging through the wardrobe this morning I found a flappy black Sequinned skirt that will fit once I have my Spanx on... am thinking it needs a chiffon/sheer top over a black vest type thing..

any ideas?

What shape are you?

If you have slim hips I would say lovely slim trousers with heels and a long sleeved top.

But the skirt sounds gorgeous, could it work with a fine knit long sleeved grey top, to sort of balance out the sparkle?

Oh and cuban heel tights and high heels.

what are cuban heel tights??
good hips all the fat is out front

saw this just now not sure how it will look with the skirt

That looks lovely.

But I'd wear with quite thick plain black tights, or none if you have good legs. But then make sure your shoes are very simple. A heeled court shoe or mary jane ideally or very simple strappy sandals.

Cuban heels are tights with little detail at the heel and a thick black seam up the back, they can look nice, not as hookerish as they sound.

Or that top with a very plain black pencil skirt?

nice top, but i think needs plain bottom half
not with glitzy skirt
needs sleek, chic cigarette pants and
may not be that great with big norks either

i'm not helping much am i

i think skirt will need a simple top, elegant grey knitwear over, black opaques, patent heel and jewellery jewllery

Are you just agreeing with me here mazzy or do we have the exact same thought processes?

Have been searching.. can you help with where to find the top?

I love the colour of the principles top.. I get that it will probably be too much over spangly skirt...

i think i am just slow at typing!

but it seems we agree

M&S? Gap? Benneton? Though Zara is probably your best bet, or a department store. Take the skirt with you if you go out shopping so you can try them on together.

can you look in the shops for a 3/4 length sleeve black v neck top and then perhaps a cardi type thing with sparkles in it to lift the colour?