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Dinner wear for a female who hates feminine clothing
So my work has a dinner on the 12th. I'm sort of decided on not going because I don't do the social outing thing but if I did what sort of clothes would you all suggest?
As the title says I don't wear women's clothing. (Except required underwear) Last I wore a dress I was around 14 and I'm 35 now. To give you an idea my wardrobe consists of trainers, men's shirts, jogging bottoms, men's trousers, jumpers, sports socks and that's pretty much it. My idea of fancy wear is bright coloured trousers and a solid bright coloured shirt. I can't stand flowery stuff or anything with a heel, and I don't like the shape of women's clothing (I know it's designed for the female form but does it have to look ugly as well?) So fashionistas, what ideas can you give me for dinner wear if I decide to go? |
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Wear what suits you. I like dresses, but a suit sounds fine. I'd try teaming with pointy shoes to soften, plus wear something bright underneath to match your own style.
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I think you could retain your look with a few adjustments. I've seen plenty French women look incredibly chic on wardrobe basics. It's hard to say without knowing what size you are. But you can pick up some nice cigarette pants and fitted white shirt at Matalan/Primark for a few pounds and team them with some ballet pumps and chunky bracelet.
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Thanks but the looks are still too feminine for my tastes. Pointy shoes along with heels are a no no. I should also mention I don't like tight fitting clothes and I'm on the large size.
Since posting this last night I've also don't a bit more research and Ellen Degeneres is the one who seems to have a style I can relate too. http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/...-shop__oPt.jpg This for example although I'm thinking I could brighten it up some with a more colourful shirt and slightly less tight trousers. What do you think? |
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She looks really stylish. I had been thinking about the woman's look next to her re heels. If you decide to go for a coloured shirt make it very bright, else simple monochrome better, and definitely go for a looser style.
Enjoy your dinner! |
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It depends on your budget and size/fit but Next do some really nice women's suits. If you get a darkish one (I know you light bright but go with me here for a second) and then you wore a bright top underneath you could use the suit as an all purpose thing for any other dressy type things - interviews, funerals, weddings (the trousers anyway with a bright top) etc.
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Thanks but the looks are still too feminine for my tastes. Pointy shoes along with heels are a no no. I should also mention I don't like tight fitting clothes and I'm on the large size.
Since posting this last night I've also don't a bit more research and Ellen Degeneres is the one who seems to have a style I can relate too. http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/...-shop__oPt.jpg This for example although I'm thinking I could brighten it up some with a more colourful shirt and slightly less tight trousers. What do you think? |
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I very rarely wear dresses myself, but I take inspiration from men's fashion for the type of event you're talking about. Think black tuxedo with some kind of interesting white shirt/blouse (google tuxedo women for ideas). You can wear sexy high-heeled boots or something flat if you prefer. Don't wear something that makes you uncomfortable, simply in an attempt to please others - develop your own style
![]() Edit: Sorry - missed your other post - Ellen Degeneres wears some great stuff too! |
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Thanks but the looks are still too feminine for my tastes. Pointy shoes along with heels are a no no. I should also mention I don't like tight fitting clothes and I'm on the large size.
Since posting this last night I've also don't a bit more research and Ellen Degeneres is the one who seems to have a style I can relate too. http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/...-shop__oPt.jpg This for example although I'm thinking I could brighten it up some with a more colourful shirt and slightly less tight trousers. What do you think?
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Thanks all but after a tiring week I've decided I'm not going to the dinner. HOWEVER your advice is very useful for any future events like it.
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If it's a work dinner, I guess it would depend on how fancy it is but you could just wear a variation of your work wear (unless you wear a uniform). I wouldn't go for coloured trousers and a coloured shirt for a dressier occasion; go monochrome (or grey or navy) for one element so that the colour in the other half stands out much better.
I suppose it also depends on whether you like wearing men's clothes because you like the masculinity of the style or whether you don't like womenswear. Personal question maybe but it's a question of your size, you shouldn't let that prevent you from wearing tailored clothing if you want to. There's a difference between something being well-fitted and something being too tight. |
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