What should I wear for a night out?

mrs_sparrow

I've not been out for ages so I want something funky to wear for a night out. I am the other side of 40 but don't want to dress all mumsy. I am a size 12 but a bit top heavy so something with tiny straps or a halterneck is not really for me. I'll probably be dancing all night too.

What should I wear? I haven't got a clue. It really has been that long since I went out!! Can anyone give me some pointers please.

chanie

What kind of event is it? Are you going to treat yourself to a new outfit, or wear something you already have?

If its a casual evening out, I'd wear a nice smart pair of jeans (e.g. skinny or slim fit in dark blue or black), a funkly belt (Primark do some nice ones) some wedge heels (as they are so comfortable) and a nice top.

If its a posher evening, how about a nice shift dress - which you could dress up with some nice accessories (like a chain and some bracelets). THe good thing about shift dresses is that you can wear them slighly more casual or more dressy.

Hope you have a nice time.

mrs_sparrow

It's nothing posh, an adults only weekend with lots of cheesy dancing with friends as well as some clubby dancing too, but I'd like to dress up a bit as I never get a chance to these days. I am going to get something new but also something I can take on holiday when I go next.

I am just not sure what people are wearing these days and I did not want to dress as mutton and just have everyone laughing at me.

Thank you. I am certainly looking forward to it.

VfM4meplse

chanie wrote: »

If its a posher evening, how about a nice shift dress

No, no, no! Anyone with a good chest will look like they have a sausage roll under a shift dress, by all means wear a dress but go for one with a v or scoop neck, and a good bra. Be proud of your assets .

mrs_sparrow

VfM4meplse wrote: »

No, no, no! Anyone with a good chest will look like they have a sausage roll under a shift dress, by all means wear a dress but go for one with a v or scoop neck, and a good bra. Be proud of your assets .

I can't get away with anything that has a round neck to be fair (is this what a shift dress has??) and I cannot seem to wear anything designer as I cannot get my boobs into them.

I've been looking at Bravissimo things on eBay. It is just finding the right thing to have a boogie in without falling out of.

VfM4meplse

mrs_sparrow wrote: »

I can't get away with anything that has a round neck to be fair (is this what a shift dress has??) and I cannot seem to wear anything designer as I cannot get my boobs into them.

I've been looking at Bravissimo things on eBay. It is just finding the right thing to have a boogie in without falling out of.

Shift dresses generally have high necks (think Jackie O), which is fine if you have no lumps or bumps although they are smart they make the rest of us look like sacks of potatoes. A slightly lower neck will reveal your sternum - generally one of the boniest areas you can expose - and make you look slimmer, whilst enhancing your lady-curves.

harley1

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Shift dresses generally have high necks (think Jackie O), which is fine if you have no lumps or bumps although they are smart they make the rest of us look like sacks of potatoes. A slightly lower neck will reveal your sternum - generally one of the boniest areas you can expose - and make you look slimmer, whilst enhancing your lady-curves.

I think you mean collarbone, isn't the sturnum just below the boobs. If you start revealing that you really will look 'mutton' :eek:

Mrs_justjohn

harley1 wrote: »

I think you mean collarbone, isn't the sturnum just below the boobs. If you start revealing that you really will look 'mutton' :eek:

No the sternum is the bone that goes down the front of your chest between your boobs it starts at your collarbone.

harley1

Sorry, my mistake. I was thinking that the sternum was the bit you squeezed during the heimlich maneuver.

Think I'll shut up now and book myself a biology lesson

xx

needaholiday

Palazzo pants and a nice top. Comfortable and stylish.

loobylou232

I'd go for good jeans, heels and a glitzy top. Dress up with hair accessories and bangles, earings.

Go to the high street and check out Wallis, BHS (yes, BHS have some gorgeous clothes at the moment, sophie Gray in particular) and Debanhams for ideas. Is it soon or edging into Autumn/Winter?