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A ‘dressy’ do I can’t get out of - help!

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Witzend Tue 08-Jun-21 10:00:19

It’s not until early September, and ducking out is out of the question - an evening do at a very smart London venue.

I really don’t like dressing up any more and don’t have any sort of suitable dress, and I’m certainly not going to buy one I’ll never wear again (hardly ever wear dresses anyway).

However I do have this top, bought on impulse a while ago and never yet worn, silky material - I thought it’d do with plain black trousers or a long black skirt - what do you think?

It’s black tie so dh will have to hire a suit - he used to have his own but he was heavier then so even if he still has it, it’s not going to fit. Bum and bum again!

Gwyneth Tue 08-Jun-21 13:28:09

I love the idea from nannarose re buying a length of silky fabric and draping it over your shoulder etc. Am definitely going to try that if I am invited to any ‘do’.

Gwyneth Tue 08-Jun-21 13:29:20

By the way witzend it’s a lovely top and I’m sure you’ll look lovely.

Helenlouise3 Tue 08-Jun-21 13:36:20

Wide leg trousers or a lightwieght long pleated skirt. Add a bit of bling with a necklace/bracelet and sparkly clutch bag,. Next and Damart have some nice pleated skirts. Enjoy

trisher Tue 08-Jun-21 13:47:20

I'd go for navy palazzo pants as well and the scarf. Judi Dench almost always has one. I especially like this one

M0nica Tue 08-Jun-21 13:49:08

If the invite says morning dress, that is what your DH should wear, no if, no buts.

The rule for women is smart daywear, but women are encouraged to wear a smart jacket.

I googled your query and found this link

www.debretts.com/expertise/etiquette/dress-codes/morning-dress/

geekesse Tue 08-Jun-21 13:54:04

M0nica

If the invite says morning dress, that is what your DH should wear, no if, no buts.

The rule for women is smart daywear, but women are encouraged to wear a smart jacket.

I googled your query and found this link

www.debretts.com/expertise/etiquette/dress-codes/morning-dress/

M0nica, I think you’ve mixed up your threads. This is the black tie event.

Visgir1 Tue 08-Jun-21 16:39:39

You have done the right thing, in Trousers, lovely top just make sure you add some bling, you will look gorgeous.