Wednesday 11 December 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Work Christmas Party

I've been working since I was 15 years old but in all those years (you decide how many) I've been to exactly 3 work Christmas parties.  I know it doesn't seem fair to me either; one in 2001 when I worked for night club/concert venue in DC (oh the stories I could tell...), one in 2008 when I worked for an alcohol education charity and my third last Friday for my current contract.

We went to Brown's on George Square in Glasgow where the regular Christmas meal suspects were present: turkey, crackers with crowns and games and lots of wine.  I really love the people I work with so it was a great night to just hang out and relax with them.  I wasn't sure what I was going to wear but then when my fellow Lassies mentioned buying new dresses I went into a panic.

I hit up pretty much every stores at Glasgow Fort on the Wednesday night before our night out: HM, New Look, River Island, Next, TopShop, Wallis, Oasis....I even ventured into Quiz. NOTHING. Thursday day I spy a super cute sequin skirt in Marie Claire from Primark so I go and buy it in two colours to coordinate with tops at home. Get home and my super cute skirt looks really frumpy on me. So I raided my closet and after only one possibly viable option decided to take a last ditch trip to my lover: TK Maxx.  I should have known just to go there from the start!


Velvet Hair Bow Headband- ASDA
Black and Red Keyhole Dress- TK Maxx
Black Ankle Boots-New Look

So I had a rotten time trying to get photos but the dress is black on top and deep red with a sort of damask pattern on the bottom. I've never work a keyhole dress before as I wasn't sure if it would suit me. The dress was great standing up but sitting down it was probably a bit more boob-a-rific than anticipated. Luckily the top part of the keyhole meant I didn't look too pornographic--at least I hope that is what it did!

I really wanted a big glittery Crown and Glory hair-bow ala the always fabulously accessorized Miss West End Girl but I couldn't find one in Glasgow to save my life. So I settled for this massive velvet bow headband from the little girl's section at ASDA-- keeping it classy as always.



I'm convinced I look like a demented Lady Gaga in a Christmas crown--what do you think? Does your work have a Christmas party?






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48 comments:

Melaina25 said...

Lovely dress, I like the patterned skirt! :) Hope you had fun at your Christmas party :)

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Melaina25 said...

I had the same problem at a party last week - standing up was fine, but sitting down required great attention as the split on my skirt was indecent! They need to provide chairs in changing rooms so we can try outfits out properly (although I can't blame shops for the split in my skirt as I made it myself)

Melaina25 said...

My office doesn't have their party until Christmas Eve...so I have to wait a little longer for the free food...haha.

Melaina25 said...

I went to an ex-pat Christmas lunch yesterday, I'm sure it was a much quieter affair than yours ;) But fun nonetheless. I adore that dress, looks so good on you, I tried one similar on while I was in the UK and it just didn't suit me at all

Melaina25 said...

Looking good, hope you had a great time x

Melaina25 said...

So cute!

Love,

Sofia

stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

Melaina25 said...

Awwww you look lovely!

Melaina25 said...

You look gorgeous! I love the dress and the headband is adorable! Just one question - I don't see the linky for some reason!

Melaina25 said...

So pretty! I love holiday party looks!

The link-up doesn't seem to be live this week.. hmm..

x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina

Melaina25 said...

The colors of the dress are perfect for a holiday party! Our company does not have Christmas party (I think we are just too big and all over the place).


Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Melaina25 said...

Ooo

Melaina25 said...

Great dress and so sad that you have not been to tons of Office Christmas Parties, such a fun excuse to dress up (not that we need an excuse right)

Melaina25 said...

I love the hair bow accessory. It is a bit sad that you've only had three work Christmas functions - but glad this one was fun. As a small business we've decided to do a group camping trip this weekend. Wish us luck!

Melaina25 said...

You look awesome, TK Maxx is the BEST! Thanks for the shout out sista and you are totally owning that velvet bow! xx

Melaina25 said...

Loving your headband, so cute ! :)

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Melaina25 said...

The Dress is Fun & Sassy, Festive too. The hair bow makes it nicer and adds Glam. I don't see the link though. How do I link up? =)

Melaina25 said...

Love that bow!


xx
Katelyn
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Melaina25 said...

I love how festive you get for parties and special events. Such a fun lady you are!

Amy @ http://www.thegiftedgabber.com/

Melaina25 said...

Gorgeous dress and you look great in it! I LOVE TK Maxx too. And who cares about booberiffic?!? I've never known anyone to complain about it ;-) Lucky you with your work do - I'm working for myself now so no such fun for me this year :-(

Melaina25 said...

Glad to join you another week. Will you join my link up today?

Melaina25 said...

That's what I miss too every Christmas...parties! School, Work, and Family party back home...but when I moved here, I believe I've only been to one xmas party. Anyway, you look gorgeous in your outfit. I wish I could wear something like that..but no boobs to support the hole! lol! It's just gonna flap around.. Happy Friday the 13th to you! :)

Melaina25 said...

Nice pink thing!

Melaina25 said...

Cute dress, I love it!

Xx Kelly

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Melaina25 said...

Love your dress, it's so perfect and festive! xoxo

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Karly!

Melaina25 said...

thanks Kelly!

Melaina25 said...

It's actually a red crown :)

Melaina25 said...

Maybe you could start parties over there?

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! Sorry I've been so bad at joining other link-ups as I've just been so busy!

Melaina25 said...

I was self-employed for 3 years so it's nice to have a Christmas party :)

Melaina25 said...

Yea I have no idea what I did but it's up now!

Melaina25 said...

You gotta go big or go home!

Melaina25 said...

Thanks! It is okay it was from the little girls' section right? :)

Melaina25 said...

I messed something up! New link is live now x

Melaina25 said...

Thank you ;)

Melaina25 said...

MWAH!

Melaina25 said...

Oooh that sounds like fun! How was it?

Melaina25 said...

I know I've been working long enough you'd think I'd have had more!

Melaina25 said...

Aww that sucks. We had to pay our own way (it's a gov body) but it was still fun!

Melaina25 said...

Yea I'm not sure what I did! This week's linky is live though :)

Melaina25 said...

Yea I have NO idea what I did! This week's link is live though :)

Melaina25 said...

Ta lovely!

Melaina25 said...

It was fun :)

Melaina25 said...

Oh what fun! Lunches tend to be a bit more reserved than dinners ;)

Melaina25 said...

No free food for me; my contract is with a gov body so we paid our own way!

Melaina25 said...

Normally I'm really good about remembering to try and sit down in a dress but I think when I do that it's more about making sure it isn't too tight sitting! Didn't factor in boobage :)

Melaina25 said...

Thanks Mica!

Melaina25 said...

You just need to have your own!