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This Issue:
Message
from Diana
Feature Article:
Great
Evening Attire Options
Glossary: Bateau
Neck
Resources: Cocktail
Dresses and Evening Gowns
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FROM DIANA
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So, what's on
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A look at
evening attire. |
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at Walmart . . . |
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FashionForRealWomen.com
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FEATURE
ARTICLE
Great
Evening Attire Options
What should
you wear for evening events?
While we've
become must less formal in recent years, it's still fun to get
dressed up sometimes. Whether you're going to a gala or barbecue with
friends, a fancy wedding or date night with your husband, "live
in the moment" and draw more fun from these special times by
dressing in appropriate evening attire.
Here are some suggestions:
Barbecues,
Movies, and Other Casual Events
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Instead of
reaching for jeans or shorts for those casual events, try a breezy
summer dress or a flirty off-the-shoulder number. Dresses are more
"girlie" than pants and will draw more notice than a
t-shirt and jeans, so if you want a little attention - particularly
from guys - try a fun dress for picnics, outdoor concerts, and
light-hearted evening events. |
MetroStyle |
Jessica
London |
Note:
maxi dresses are fine, but remember that all that extra material
around your legs will make you hot. Proceed with caution.
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Dinner and Drinks
Have something
semi-formal on the calendar, like a cocktail party or dinner at an
upscale restaurant? A cocktail dress is definitely appropriate. While
an LBD (little black dress) is fine, do expand your options with
other colors that flatter your skin tone, particularly if you go out
frequently. Planning on eating a lot? Try an empire style that skims
the waistline. |
New
York & Co |
Sue Wong
Couture
Candy |
An Evening Wedding
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Evening
weddings are generally more formal than day time weddings, but it
really depends on the venue. A sunset wedding on the beach warrants a
knee-length casual dress, for example, while a sit-down dinner at a
country club may call for a floor-length number. READ THE INVITATION
CAREFULLY. Informal weddings with receptions at beaches, parks, lodge
clubs, and backyards are less formal; church or temple weddings with
receptions at country clubs, officers' clubs, four star restaurants
or hotels are more formal. If you have no idea what to wear, ask the
bride or her mother. |
Informal Wedding
MetroStyle |
Formal
Macy's
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Wedding no-no's:
wearing white, wearing bridal party colors, upstaging the bride.
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Balls,
Galas, and Opening Nights
Black tie and
white tie events are the most formal occasions and call for the most
formal attire. This usually means floor length skirts and dresses,
although a very dressy evening pants ensemble would also work. Bare
minimum for black tie: dressy cocktail attire. Elegant white tie:
formal gown, upswept hair, white gloves. Inappropriate for either:
jeans or other casual attire. |
Black Tie
Chadwicks |
White tie
Speechless
Macy's |
Dressing for
an evening out used to be a big deal for our parents and
grandparents; there's no reason why we can't enjoy a similar fanfare
today. The extra attention you receive will be well worth the effort
(fellow Leos, take note!). When I "went overboard" recently
(as my 11 year old calls it) for dinner out with my husband, we were
treated like royalty by the staff (seated right away, given
exceptional service), and like celebrities from the fellow diners
("Say - don't I know you from somewhere?"). It was highly
amusing - and a true testament to the power of dress.
So add a
little enchantment to YOUR evenings out this season by foregoing the
"same old, same old" and REALLY dressing for those evening
events. You'll be delighted by the results.
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Glossary:
Bateau Neck (baa TOE)
A bateau neck
(or boat neck), is a wide, high neckline that runs horizontally,
following the curve of the collarbone, ending in points at or near
the shoulders. First used by sailors to facilitate the removal of
clothing of those who fell overboard, bateau necks are frequently
used in nautically-inspired knitwear. They're also very popular for
elegant cocktail attire, evening attire, and wedding dresses. |
Ralph Lauren
Macy's |
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Resources:
Cocktail Dresses and Evening Gowns
Where are the
best places on the web to find evening attire? Depending on your
needs and budget, you can find dresses for evening events at a
variety of places, including:
Couture
Candy
If you have a
passion for designer clothes, you'll find plenty to drool over here.
Not only do they have amazing clothes, but they also offer style tips
and have biographies of many of their designers. How cool is that?
Macy's
Macy's has
survived for 150 years because they give people what they want:
quality goods at attractive prices. Whether you can spend a little or
a lot on your evening apparel, Macy's has you covered.
Smart
Bargains
What do
designers do when a store cancels orders or they end up with excess
inventory? They sell their merchandise to second tier places like
SmartBargains. This is Loehmann's store on the web, and you'll find
the same kind of deals here as at that venerable retailer.
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Until next time,
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
diana@fashionforrealwomen.com
FashionForRealWomen.com
AccessoryMagic.com
BusinessWearMagic.com
OccasionMagic.com
WardrobeMagic.com
TheClothingChronicles.com
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