Oct

Just Change Your Blouse (Or Remove It Altogether) And Swap Your Satchel For A Clutch: Your Guide To Cocktail Attire: Bazaar Commandments

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cocktail wear While it may seem like ‘cocktail attire’ is an empty phrase stamped on any invitation one that serves no purpose but to make you agonize over the uncertainty of its sartorial meaning consider it in the context of the event details and it may start to make a bit more sense.

Now look, an event taking place at a swanky hotel will call for a dressier outfit than something held at a restaurant around other ‘non guests’/patrons, and definitely more so than a party held at someone’s home.

Your best friend’s wedding will require very different attire than a corporate event or fashion party. Consider the event purpose, in addition to the time and place. Dress more conservatively than you would if the host were especially ‘avantgarde’, if your host/hostess is known to be oldfashioned or traditional.

Choose an ensemble that is appropriate for the time of year and style it accordingly. Editor’s tip. Minimalist slip dress is an elegant option that won’t run the risk of looking overly fancy or informal. Basically, understand that casual ain’t its opposite, So if you’re afraid of being overdressed. Appropriate lengths fall somewhere between midthigh and ‘midcalf’. For summer go bold in something bright. That being said, make sure you do not feel limited to only grey options. For spring, a romantic pink or soft pastel.

For instance, for fall, rich earth tones and warm neutrals. That said, in the wise words of Karl Lagerfeld, One is never over dressed or ‘under dressed’ with a Little Black Dress.

Play with color another element that is best informed by the time of year.

Therefore in case you’re dying to try something out of the ordinary interpret the trend or look so that is a bit more palatable.

Despite what you may see on the light red carpet your upcoming event may not be the appropriate opportunity to testdrive a naked dress. As a result, especially if an event takes place straight after office hours, a sleek blazer and trousers combo is an elegant look that is easy to dress up for evening. Just change your blouse and swap your satchel for a clutch. She’ll put on a decent dress and nice shoes and after that do her lipstick, and after that leave her forehead shiny. That said, it’s like, you’ve come this far, wash your forehead! With that said, what Marnie said about Hannah on Girls.