Christmas party dresses

Probably in this case because they will be riding out on a horse. A lot of people do that in SW Surrey.

Although it is also used to talk about boats riding out a storm, heading for shelter and battening the hatches down to protect the ship as much as possible from the worst of the storm, which it might be a good idea if I emulated.

Because you have to ride out in order to ride in again.
Hope that helps.

Why do people say " riding out"

MawBroon
Did you actually read my comment? Nowhere did I mention how JA looked in her dress, I DID say that the dresses (having Googled the site and seen the HQ video) looked matronly and to me, they do.
If you think that casts aspersions on every woman who owns one of those outfits, then that's not my problem. Why you want to take me to task, only you know. I'm not interested and, whatever anyone says, it won't affect my view.

Oh I love a flat vowel me, especially with brown sauce on the side.

Urmstongran
Oh dear...dear dear dear (shakes head)
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, as a truth teller, I must disabuse you of your thoughts regarding my status.
I'm certainly not titled, neither am I a member of the nobility in any way shape or form.
Born and raised in a council house in North Liverpool near Formby, I married a Mancunian and moved South to Virginia Water. I now live in SWSurrey. I'm a retired lawyer. Self educated, left grammar school with nothing save a love of English language/reading. Earned my degrees through the OU when I was married. Any knowledge has been picked up whist reading and living. I talk a lot, listen a lot and have learned much from my interaction with people at work and on the social scene, from movers and shakers to those who have led much less fortunate lives on the streets. I'm a proud Liverpudlian, flat vowels and all.

Fortunately GabriellaG, JaneA is tall and considerably more willowy than Nigella and “matronly” is the last word that would spring to mind.
But all things apart, do you simply take pleasure in denigrating others, rubbishing their choices, and claiming you are “someone”?
A purple (oops, plum) velvet trouser suit may be gorgeous, or it might make othes think “When I am old I shall wear purple”
Fortunately we are all different and clearly in your opinion, few share your excellent taste.

annodomini
I wasn't directly critical of JA's dress. I made a comment about the company and dresses modelled by buyers in the HQ video.
There is a difference.
On Christmas day I will be wearing jeans and a red-checked blouse etc (previously mentioned) as I will be riding out first thing and walking with family/friends after lunch. In the evening...IF we go out ( not yet settled) I will take something suitable to wear and appropriate accessories.
Why you want to up cudgels on behalf of someone else, I've no idea. I never indulge people who like to bait.

Lisagran
I love it. Beautiful colour ( my favourite) and *velvet *too.
Lucky you. I'm sure you look fab in it.

too, not to ?

You look very nice in your dress, janeainsworth, and your top looks nice, to, MiniMoon.*ebayqueen*, your dress also looks nice, I love the colour.

I have a Bombshell dress which I wore to my gt nieces wedding a couple of years ago. Made from gorgeous Liberty silk.
It was was a sale item, but has had a few outings since and will have more in the warmer weather! So per wear I reckon £25
I quite like classical style over ostentation.

Good for you Jane and why not. ???

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.
I try to buy clothes in the sales, only buy things I really like & I also keep them for ever.
It’s not the initial cost that matters but the number of times you’re going to wear something.
I know I’m lucky to have a nice circle of friends to socialise with so things don’t just sit in the cupboard never seeing the light of day.
Incidentally my Best Buy last year was a £40 coat from Tesco

Those Christmas outfits are pretty terrible! I really like Jane's dress, it's really smart and elegant!!

JaneA's dress does not look frumpy on her. Gabriella, I notice that you, though hyper-critical of her choice, haven't shown us a picture of you in your elegant Christmas finery. How about it?

Nearly choked on my builders tea when I googled bombshell dresses. That's a lot of dollar for a frock.

I dont wear dresses except for summer. If i go to anything remotely dressy i wear my work stuff. Black polyester trousers and a white or coloured shirt. I have treated myself to a new red cardi this year though but i can wear it all through the year

We’re “running away” this year! - to a hotel in Swansea . For many years, everyone has come to us for Christmas Day, but just suddenly fancied a change. We’re back Boxing Day morning and they’re all coming to us for tea, Secret Santa (for the adults - 8 of us) and present giving for the grandchildren (7 of them). Not planning on “dressing up” anywhere - not my style - and husband’s wardrobe is all outdoor gear!
Although, I did buy this lightweight velvety jacket from a charity shop recently, so that might make an appearance, with black leggings and a top

I think the dress is lovely btw JaneA but Bombshell’s prices are a bit steep for me.

I don’t go anywhere to wear a dress either HillyN no Christmas parties or occasions and definitely wouldn’t dress up on Christmas Day.

GabriellaG I think I shall think of you as Lady Gabriella in my head from now on! I recall on another thread you knew that Ken Clarke would never describe himself as an ‘MP’ as ‘it’s not done’ and I also remember you knew the correct way to address someone with a title. Impressed me anyway!
But that’s the beauty of GN I suppose with our pseudonyms. Probably a real cross section of people from all walks of life, which is lovely and hence all our different viewpoints!

I did notice that everyone seemed to have just photographed the garments and not ‘outed’ themselves - did you not mind JaneA revealing your identity? I think your dress looks gorgeous by the way!

Oh dear, you are in a snit janeainsworth
I'm definitely someone, not just 'anyone'. Take that any way you like.
I still maintain that the dresses are dreadful. 'Matronly'. Anyone who views the HQ video instead of looking at the site can see how dreadful the three 'clients' look.
Each to her own. You'd have to have Nigella's figure to wear even the most innocuous of the styles and let's face it, the ones in the photos don't...IMO of course.

You are all so lucky to have an occasion to wear a glamorous dress. I'm not likely to get invited to any parties and I wouldn't wear one on Christmas day itself as I always manage to splash cooking fat or spill red wine on my front (and also over the top of my new slippers)! I have a dark, patterned Christmas tunic that I wear over black leggings so that it won't notice.

^don’t be put off by the negative comments about Bombshell dresses.
They’re timeless and elegant, made with beautiful fabrics and suit anyone^

And VERY, VERY expensive too.

And so it should, you look fabulous in it.