Smart for work meeting

I had a meeting with a couple of people that I worked with many years ago at Conde Nast.  They are still very much kicking their heels in London town and absolutely fabulous in every way.
I am the country cousin, who has completely lost touch, and wasn't that 'in touch' to start with.
Smart is tricky for me since I live in my gym kit, or if I make an effort could be randomly wearing a wedding dress, kitted out Bollywood style, or channeling Anna Karenina.
It was very cold, so I opted for thick tights, Hermes ankle boots (£70 from my favourite secret shop that I am yet to reveal!) Limited Edition dress M and S dress 99p via Ebay and Top Shop Cardi.  As ever a dress wins the day for me as accessorising is unnecessary and I don't fall in the final furlong.