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Help! Going to a trendy bar/club - what to wear?!!!

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Fatbirdslim Tue 28-Jul-20 20:23:51

Hi I'm going to a trendy bar and club for a young friend's celebration and I don't know what to wear!
I know I can't 'compete' with the young ones but I'd really like to know what I might wear or what to do style-wise so I don't look ridiculous.
I'm a little overweight. I don't mind spending a bit as it will be the first thing I've bought since March!
Please help!!

Oopsminty Wed 29-Jul-20 23:59:20

Perfect to ensure people keep their distance smile

Lolo81 Thu 30-Jul-20 00:44:28

I’m seconding the long top and leggings option, heels if you’re comfortable wearing them. I’d avoid skirts or dresses and go for a dressy/casual but comfortable route, my absolute fear after doing it once is being overdressed - I think that’s more noticeable than choosing middle of the road.
Enjoy your night out!

Coolgran65 Thu 30-Jul-20 02:42:42

Lolo81 I think that a short dress with leggings looks more modern than a long top/leggings.

Coolgran65 Thu 30-Jul-20 03:10:10

As mentioned by a pp, I am also very fond of Palazzo pants with a longish sleeveless top and a very long overshirt preferably calf length. I wore a version of this to my son's wedding and this style is my failsafe go to.

Another go to is a pale grey and white silk one size fits all oversize top with sleeves that is well below the knee and looks great in summer with wide white linen trousers or narrow white ankle grazers, or in winter with black ankle grazers. It cost me £5 in a Lanzarote market and rolls up into the size of a hankie for travellung, without creasing.

Lucca Thu 30-Jul-20 06:55:53

I’d go for a loose fitting dress . Zara have lots. You’d be comfortable and fashionable

Greeneyedgirl Thu 30-Jul-20 15:55:14

What exactly are palazzo pants someone?
If as I suspect they are baggy, I may resemble a Hobbit in them at 5’1” hmm

FlyingHandbag Thu 30-Jul-20 16:11:44

Greeneyedgirl

What exactly are palazzo pants someone?
If as I suspect they are baggy, I may resemble a Hobbit in them at 5’1” hmm

They are wide leg trousers but not like normal baggy trousers. X

MerylStreep Thu 30-Jul-20 16:23:46

Greeneyedgirl
I'm 5' and wear these. www.romanoriginals.co.uk/tropical-print-trouser-18013834

Susanarscott Tue 18-Aug-20 04:29:27

Tha main thing that sould be in your outfit - your confidence!
You have to feel yuorself as a queen and don't think about your extra weight.

For example jeanse with trendy white blouse can be suitable.
Add a belt and you will look fantastic!

Callistemon Tue 18-Aug-20 10:26:42

What exactly are palazzo pants someone?

I think they're wide and baggy, Greeneyedgirl. Easy to catch your other heel in and make a dramatic entrance.