[Tyrantasaurus]

I have a work trip coming up in a little while, and there are a few dinners etc planned .

One of the nights is a bit of a theme night where we have to dress in red and gold ( we will be in Asia. - so they are probably think oriental style theme).

However........ I am hopeless! I am not a fan of clothes shopping, I seem oblivious to what clothes on the rack would suit me IYKWIM?

So, I need you to dress me for this theme night. I am a size 18 , a c-cup, and if I wasn't over weight I would be a regular hourglass figure ( if that's how you describe it?) I.e. shoulders and hips same width with a waist. However, with my excess weight I do have a tummy and thighs. I have found that a Scoop neckline probably tends to suit me......I am open to wearing anything pretty much -trousers, dress etc

Have I given you enough info?........

Go forth and dress me!

[Tyrantasaurus]

Oh and I am 176cm tall. And not a fan of heels really , quite happy to wear them but not too tall / stiletto type.

[lovingmother]

My pick for you would be a this lovely red Dress with some gold accessories like this Gold woven chain necklace
and this amazing gold enamel bangle

[Tyrantasaurus]

How awesome is that dress ?! Great choice loving mother, and not something I would have picked off a rack thinking that I would like. It has all the features I need - scoop neck, accentuating waist , and capped sleeves .................. But they don't have any left in my size ! Waaaaaaah! I was about to add it to my cart ASAP, oh well, I am off to google other dresses like that as well.

And I like your choice in jewellery as well. That would have all been perfect ( apart from the fact that I have larger hands that tend not to fit into many of the rigid bangles. Combine that with size 11 feet, and I am a shopping nightmare!

[lynnemine]

I'm almost as tall as you, sound mostly the same except I've got a bigger bust
If you sew, you can also buy fabric and make a dress.
Depending on where you go in Asia, seamstresses can be excellent, and cheap. I have a couple of very good ones, scattered through places, if you specify where you're off to.

Jackets: for cooler nights, can be worn over black camisole and skirt/pants to dress it up a little.
Kimono-ish jacket
boxy jacket
black and gold shrug to be worn with red dress

Dresses:
to hide a thousand sins
I have this in 3 colours, very flattering on
red bandage style if you're confident/have good support undies
nice for evening events
red dress

Tops:
looks loose and floaty for hot days
loose red top - looks comfy
red and black

OK - if you like the skater dress, I'm off to find more exciting things

This post has been edited by lynnemine: 16/01/2013, 10:14 PM

[EBeditor]

I love this brand:
http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/maiocch...n=shopstyle#Red

[Sharlie2878]

asos.com have a range called curve which usually has a heap of those skater style dresses, only thing I would suggest is check the length in the description, sometimes they are REALLY short!


The site also lets you search by size and colour which might be handy.

[lynnemine]

red and gold dress
Not really my style, but does meet the red/gold thing pretty well.

ETA - this red one - a plus size friend looks amazing in dresses like this as she likes to show off her waist and bust.

ETA - City Chic skater dress on ebay

This post has been edited by lynnemine: 16/01/2013, 10:42 PM

[Tyrantasaurus]

Thanks for your help everyone. I am so glad I am starting my search now, and not at the last minute!

I am still searching and am about to sit down and go through Birdsnest with a fine tooth comb. There is some gorgeous stuff on there. I think I am going to e open minded as to all the different combo's and possibilities out there, so keep 'em coming!

[Tyrantasaurus]

Oh and I am off to Hong Kong, for the pp that asked. I arrive late afternoon, and the red and gold night is that evening, so I wont have a chance to get anything there for the night.