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FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 18:49:05

Hi all,
I am wearing the attached dress on Christmas day, with ankle boots, 100 denier black tights, a decorative belt and a shoulder bag. I hadn't thought about a jacket but I now wonder if I should have a jacket or wrap or something. What do you think?
Best wishes,
FH x

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 23:04:10

thanks

MissAdventure Thu 22-Oct-20 23:01:36

smile

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 23:01:27

Thanks Missadventure x

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 23:01:07

Hetty58, you say you imagine a body totally different from mine. Are you thinking of your own? X

MissAdventure Thu 22-Oct-20 22:54:58

I'm sure you'll look great flyinghandbag smile

Bluebellwould Thu 22-Oct-20 22:54:48

Then you could wear thick socks and retain some body heat, otherwise it will all escape from the nether regions.

Marydoll Thu 22-Oct-20 22:54:19

Grandmafrench, may suggest you add some Gaviscon to your stash! You will probably need it!?

Bluebellwould Thu 22-Oct-20 22:53:50

I think wellington boots would go nicely with that dress, particularly the black ones.

Grandmafrench Thu 22-Oct-20 22:51:26

No, petra I wrote about exactly that some weeks ago and I know that the whole thing is just as you describe. But wouldn't you agree that bizarre doesn't even cover it, which is why so many GNetters have been motivated recently to say just what they think about all of this? Unfortunately there will always be the odd poster unfamiliar with how this works, who will be taken in, and this is why almost every thread like this always ends badly. Well, it's very late so I'll just grab a couple of Poptarts, a cheese and onion sandwich, some Cheese Strings and a hot chocolate - and wish you all goodnight.

Hetty58 Thu 22-Oct-20 22:44:50

Still hilarious - it's just two inches longer than the sleeves! Maybe FH has very long arms?

petra, yes, attention seeking - I imagine a totally different and opposite body:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/why_we_are_proud_of_our_fat_bodies

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 22:43:49

I can't stand thigh high boots... they make me look like a lady of the night. X

Callistemon Thu 22-Oct-20 22:37:58

Sorry to be controversial but those boots are all wrong to wear with that dress. Too clumpy.
Hope you haven't bought them already.
What about black patent thigh boots?

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 22:34:30

Marydoll, I'll just pull the straps down so the sleeves cover them. X

FlyingHxndbag Thu 22-Oct-20 22:33:35

I wouldn't pull it down, I would wear it with confidence. It's not as short as you think as I've seen people my height wearing it. X

Callistemon Thu 22-Oct-20 22:31:48

Lucca

Callistemon

Perhaps not this one

That was such a stunning dress.

It was, yes, but I don't think Diana had her long sleeved thermal underwear on underneath.

rafichagran Thu 22-Oct-20 22:30:43

I have just enlarged your photograph of what you call a dress. That is not a dress to me or is a short tunic.
If you are 5ft 9 ins that is only just about going to cover your bum. It will look wrong when you walk, and could make you look awkward.
If this is not a wind up maybe you should just enjoy the day and not have to worry about keep pulling that dress/ tunic down.
I wear dresses that some people find unusual, but I make sure that I dont have to keep pulling them down.

dragonfly46 Thu 22-Oct-20 22:27:30

Gosh didn’t realise you had to be a child to wear a vest - better throw all mine away!

BlueSky Thu 22-Oct-20 22:23:27

But why FH’s threads are so popular? Obviously people want some lighthearted topic!

alassinsane Thu 22-Oct-20 22:20:59

I think you need a nice warm zip up fleece with a picture of a cuddly wolf howling at the moon on it.

petra Thu 22-Oct-20 22:15:26

Grandmafrench
I think your getting confused with posters who post with genuine enquiries for help/advice with those who just crave attention.

Lucca Thu 22-Oct-20 22:14:14

And me.

GagaJo Thu 22-Oct-20 22:14:03

I had a pair of fur lined leggings last winter. Daughter knocked them.

LauraNorder Thu 22-Oct-20 22:12:35

Night night BlueBelle I'm off to bed too, goodnight all

Hetty58 Thu 22-Oct-20 22:11:23

Lisagran, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a picture. I'm sure we're in somebody's fantasy land here!

EllanVannin Thu 22-Oct-20 22:10:39

I can't be without them in the winter Lucca. Which is why I can't wear a low-cut dress because it would show my vest.