Dress code dilemma

I do not think Madam has to dress provocatively, she is there to maximise funds, to keep her sex workers safe and ensure that clients do not misbehave. Perhaps a Madam may wish to elucidate?

What about if your business is that of a Madam in a brothel?

Please may I make a plea for us to take pride in ourselves, clothes are so affordable now, go on and have a chic something or two. I have visited some wonderful venues and am ashamed of the older women that wear outfits that look as if you wold be comfortable to garden in. What is wrong with skirts or dresses? I too was for over thirty years in the NHS, jeans were not uniform code, neither were trousers for many years when visiting patients. Would someone let me know when only trousers became rig of the day for women of a certain age?

Jane - that top couldn't be better! You will look so smart and stand out in the best possible way. Enjoy the evening.

Perfect! Have a great time!

The top is lovely ! no worries ...black trousers, small bag, nice hair do and make up with ear rings ...sorted ! Have a lovely time.

Made me laugh the 'business dress' .....depends what kind of business you may have been in as to what you had to wear ! I had to wear suits or skirts with jackets .but since I retired I don't think I have worn any of them ...a long time they have been festering in my wardrobe taking up space and I really want to get rid of them but hold onto them for what reason I know not ! I did give some to a local Church charity shop (there are not as many charity shops here in rural France as there are in the UK) ...and the funny thing was, next time I dropped off some things the lady in the shop was actually wearing one of my jackets !!!

Enjoy your event !

I love it Jane! Perfect.

Oh Jane I have shirt envy. That is lovely.
I am quite short but still like long shirts over slimmish trousers. All the lumps and bumps get covered over.

Jane10 - This is perfect.
Pearl earrings and a black clutch bag.
And nice flat shoes will be grand.

My own personal preference is that sleeves are above the wrist and I always use a rubber band on each arm, just above the elbow to ease the sleeve up to the correct length (for me).

Well here it is. I've just had a good look at. Its been a while since I last wore it. Its beautifully pin tucked about the chest and there are buttons down the front and also the back. Its by a German designer. Its long and comes almost to my knees.

Dress Code? Business Dress? Wow, I didn't know such things existed. I'm a Devonshire Dumpling and wear country casual all the time....

"Business Dress" sounds relatively simple. At least you have the option to wear trousers, which most women wear to work now - unless they have a uniform which involves a dress ar skirt.

I hate "smart casual", do they mean smart or do they mean casual - the two are not the same for me? Since retirement I typically wear cord trousers in a lovely colour with a jumper or tunic top. I value my feet so I wear comfortable trainer-type (but smartish) shoes.

We went to a lunch last week which was "smart casual" and people were wearing everything from what looked like wedding outfits to dull trousers and shirts. I must admit that if I see "smart" I assume that I have to have legs for the day, but most of my dresses are too smart or too summer-dress for an occasion.

A dinner and speaker means your lower half won't be seen - you will be sitting down for 99% of the event I suspect. I would go along with the black lower half and bright jacket/top idea!

nipsmum that made me giggle. Thanks for that!

Jane10
If you're the most noticeable person there, that's fine......they couldn't be looking at anyone better!
Have fun!

I don't have any dresses or skirts. Flat heels only after my knee op. I don't actually mind not fitting in too much. I'll try to photograph my striking top.

Business dress???? Mine would have to be a navy short sleeved uniform. I would maybe leave out the apron for the evening.??

Black trousers instead of jeans, whatever smart shoes you're comfortable in (for me that's always flat), and a nice top. With smart jacket, whatever colour, if necessary.

Women don't have to wear dresses for anything nowadays. Men do seems to have to wesr suits quite a lot though. Hmm.

Borrow a dress from a friend?

My son is in business in Germany & they all go to work in flipflops & trainers.

If it states business dress then avoid anything that screams out 'look at me'. A short or long sleeved dress in a colour that will compliment your own particular colouring. Go for heels, not flat casuals, a clutch bag not something swinging off your shoulder or hanging on your arm. All items that you can use again.
It sounds an event that needs you to spend a bit of cash on when it comes to your appearance. Surprising though what you can find in a charity shop.Go for it.

Oxfam online is a wonderful thing Many of my "business jackets" come from there.

Wear your top - you'll feel comfortable and that's important. Knock 'em dead!

I can see you from here, looking absolutely stunning !
You enjoy yourself, and you will be the most fascinating woman there.