Christmas party dress recommendations

Lizzie totally share your concerns about jumpsuits.
I've tried different ones and would steer clear of any with a zip at the back (can't do it up myself). There are generally some that are unwieldy, but not the one mentioned as no zip etc.
painting

Sorry don't understand the 'what are your grandchildren's teachers wearing' thing.

Maybe because I understand that some grandparents ARE teachers...and some on here (like me) are older mums - the age that some grandparents are...

And also, some of us prefer jumpsuits or trousers to dresses...not obligatory to wear a dress at Christmas now, is it.
so presumably we are all okay with 'dressy trousers' , 'dressy jumpsuits' as an alternative option...

painting

I like Monsoon....great quality and I always find a choice of length and sleeves!

some of us prefer jumpsuits or trousers to dresses...not obligatory to wear a dress at Christmas now, is it.
Oh, thank goodness, I was beginning to think that the Christmas party dress was obligatory.

I shall be digging out last year's trousers and slightly posher top.

I buy, online, from Yours clothing for larger ladies. At the moment I am really tempted by their Hell Bunny Octoberfest dress in colourful tartan.

I love this Phase Eight dress but it's quite a lot of money and I don't actually have a Christmas party to go to . www.phase-eight.com/product/nikita-tapework-dress-207594347.html#cgid=party&sz=60&start=0&pid=207594347&pos=56

Paintingthetownred - Seasalt dresses are more suited to what teachers wear everyday - they don’t sell party dresses.

My DDs (drama) teacher wears signature bright red (and yellow) high heels plus matching attire.

Seasalt range I have seen in our local store. Would say some of their range is eminently suitable for a party, as someone said perhaps dressed up with jewellery. Catch them in the sale when the prices go down.

juno56
Now your talking ? That's what I call a party dress.
Hold your own party. Stipulate the dress code is glamorous.

juno that’s a gorgeous dress.

Your comment about not having a party to go to reminds me of Marge Proops’ famous advice:

Reader: No-one ever invites me to parties ?
Marge: Do you ever give any?

This one, although on the pricey side in autumn winter with boots feel yhttps://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/dresses-tunics/trevissick-velvet-shift-knee-length-dress-dark-grape.htmou

could get a lot of wear out of, and looks like a statement piece for the right person...

www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/dresses-tunics/trevissick-velvet-shift-knee-length-dress-dark-grape.htm

I will give you that Painting. - could possibly pass for a party dress, not my style but yes I can see where you’re coming from .....but definitely not the first place that I would look.

It's lovely but I am not the right person!

Are narrow velvet trousers out now Teetime?
I own a pair, worn twice

I never know what's in or out

Understand poppy red. I think it was the sustainable plus comfort thing that made seasalt on my radar, plus we are not too far from cornwall here. I like the red one though someone mentioned earlier, especially since it nicely covers up arms, however it really wouldn't work for me - as I would look silly in it, honest.

All in all I like the cost per wear thing that someone mentioned.

Lovely (and comfortable boots possibly party boots here from Hotter. Some of their styles a bit naff I find but these I like: nohttps://www.hotter.com/gb/en/delight-boots-deligsuksl-product--1?fit=Standard+Fit&colour=Black%20/%20Floralt with the red dress...tho

I love the jumpsuit thingy but how does it work after a few pints? That would be my worry. £90 on the floor of the toilet?

take your point eh grapefruitpip, I'm obviously needing to put some more effort in to live up to my username as haven't been on one of those nights out for quite some time...lol

Can only suggest you try the 'lets all pop off to the ladies to do a debrief of the night so far girls' approach.

That way, if you opt for the jumpsuit and get into difficulties...after a few pints, you'll have some girlfriends to hand to help you out...

all best
painting

P.S. not sure what the 'right person' is...as posted by someone, still it is nice to talk online about colours and dresses and to get some new ideas about things certainly I hadn't thought of...istn't it. I know boots are strictly speaking off topic on this thread, couldn't help getting carried away though...

Callistemon. I love velvet trews. Especially those with some silk in, sure they will look fab.

Callistamon
No, your ok. Narrow velvet trousers have always been good taste and style, and always will be. ?

Oh good, thank you petra and paintingttr
I may look for a Christmassy top (nothing too OTT)

I don’t think I’ve ever had a Christmas party dress since I was about 11
I just wear the nicest outfit I have in my wardrobe and hope I look nice

I must say that 'Christmas party dress' made me think of ones for six year old little girls, not adult women.

I have some black velvet trousers ( if the moths haven’t got at them) bought about six years ago and very useful with a glam top/tunic.

I must check, there were a lot of moths around this summer