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Yes - would do for summer as well !!!!!

I only really have one evening 'do' to go to and I'm tempted to wear the same dress as last year, it's a size 16 but very clingy so it won't be baggy but I think it might gape around the neck/armpits. The alternative is to wear a black dress I have from the Gap but it's also a size 16 and a bit baggy. I'd take the hem up a notch because I think it's a slightly frumpy length. It would need a cardi or jacket though as I'm not keen on showing off my crepey arms (until it gets so hot I have to, and by that time I'll be less self-conscious anyway!)

I did go clothes shopping yesterday for the first time this year (I don't like clothes shopping but when I do I tend to shop on the internet) and it was quite a mission. I wasn't impressed with what M&S had to offer. I did try on some things in Zara (I've only ever bought 3 things in there in about 20 years but 2 of them are still favourites. For a High St chain I just find their things are different and have a well-made feel to them. It's my ambition to fit into their size Medium). There was a lovely petrol blue dress in Large (officially a 14 I think) but it was just a bit too 'bodycon' close fitting for comfort! I did feel like Nigella in it though! If there had been an XL I would have bought it!

The other thing I'm considering is not to buy any new clothes at this stage but to have what I've got altered. I can take up a hem, but I wouldn't trust myself to alter the tailoring on a dress to fit my shape better.

Love the dress Karen! My Christmas if fairly low key this year so I bought some silver thread trousers (size 12) back in October and a red, back button, really flashy floral jumper as an incentive for Christmas.....the trousers fit like a dream, the jumper is a tad baggy, but with a belt it will look good. This year I won't be a lumpy,'sack of potatoes'!

Oh the joy of being slimmer.

On the hanger!

Oh that is very glamorous @minumonline. Looks like you are going somewhere nice!

Thank you. Yes, a lovely dinner dance. Just had my nails done, I love them, then remembered I'm wearing elbow length gloves

[janeg]

and you take your gloves off to eat! Win win situation methinks!

I hadn't really thought about a Xmas dress. I'm afraid all my dresses are too big now. Maybe I'll wear my new size 6 (US) skirt. Most of the family won't dress up anyway...

have seen my frock- auntie Gok's Grace Kelly inspied one available at sainbsburys.
No Sainsbury here though. It does look gorgeous.
http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-les ... ift-dress/
http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-les ... dress-aub/

gorgeous domane!

Oh my goodness I totally want that Grace Kelly one too!
Shame you can't order online as my nearest Sainsburys is 40mins drive and nowhere near anywhere I want to go!! x

@Domane you look fab!!

Lovely colour, Minsmum!

This is the one I have ordered

http://www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/product/wo ... i=1&ps=201

The only possible drawback is that I'm long in the body, so if the waist sits in the wrong place on me, it's going back!

@Domane you look fab!!

Lovely colour, Minsmum!

This is the one I have ordered

http://www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/product/wo ... i=1&ps=201

The only possible drawback is that I'm long in the body, so if the waist sits in the wrong place on me, it's going back!

Love it.

Ha! Next thing you'll be wanting a photo!

Yes please!

Ballerina x

Not much going on for us other than small family get togethers ( most family go to warmer climes lucky people )
However as you all know I got rid of everything so all my clothes are new and although I said I wasn't buying to much I have to say I've gone overboard, one top I couldn't resist was an aspirational one that I posted I'd wear for xmas so must try on again sometime soon, my celebrations start this weekend and I'm so excited because I will be able to wear a skirt for the first time in about 3 years that's because my very bad foot swelling problem is so much better and all my sandals are about to come out and get a polishing !!!!!

This is just the icing on the cake for me I just can't put my true feelings into word right now because of the happy tears that are welling up

So new outfit deffo recycled sandals deffo and one of my 3 skirts that haven't gone to charity yet!!!!
Watch it snow on Saturday as I've not bought new black boots to replace all my oldies that the C/shops have hopefully gained by clear out before I found this
amazing WOL Party meal number 2 next week another new outfit

Wow lovely dress Karen
Lovely dress and fantastic figure Domaine
Great post Janeg and thanks for sharing everyone Sue

I have a dark green indian cotton dress with a velvet bodice that I bought years ago and which was a firm favourite. Haven't been able to get into it for years but couldn't bring myself to get rid of it. Hoping it will be my Christmas day dress - maybe with some red tights with it for the full Christmas effect!