Dear Girlfriends ~

Whether your invite says office party or New Year’s Eve party, we have the perfect dress for you! You may want to take a cue from Charm Chat and add sass to basic black with colorful accessories, like turquoise earrings and shoes. Or strike a balance with an empire-waist dress that shows off the decollete, while the flowing skirt hides a larger bottom half.

Asymmetrical Long Dress

Asymmetrical Ruffle Dress

A sparkling beaded tunic dress is the easiest way to add instant glitz to an evening ensemble. Pick one of the metallics to match your accessories to.

If you wear a short polka dot dress like this one, counterbalance the length with a high neckline to achieve a cute and fun party look. If you wear ankle-strap shoes with a short hemline, make sure the strap sits low on the foot. This prevents the illusion of a cropped, shorter leg.

Bridgette Dress

Wear a short jacket over a dress like this Marcella Vintage silk tiered ruffle dress during the day and then remove it later for an easy day-to-night look. Large tiers add curves and dimension to a petite figure. Fuller figures should opt for smaller tiers.

Folded One Shoulder Dress

If you want to show your festive side, don’t resort to Santa accessories; opt for a silk red taffeta dress instead. Soft, flat tiers work well on feminine curves by moving with, but not enhancing, them. Metallic accessories work wonderfully with red.

Lavenda Leather Dress

Then fashionistas sometimes a little shoulder is all the skin you need to show to achieve massive amounts of sex appeal. A draping dress like this party wear one is perfect for a holiday dinner party, when you want a little extra room in the belly area.

A punchy color and bold necklace are not for a wallflower that isn’t ready to bloom. Show an equally vibrant personality for a New Year’s Eve party or other fun event. The popular pocket trend adds a casual touch to this electric party dress.

Ummm . . . so you have a better idea of all that’s out there right? Even if you have something in your closet that might be close to the “perfect” holiday dress, don’t forget colors, shine and shimmer this holiday season!

Until the next adventure,
Monica

One of my girlfriends in a dilemma.  She was invited to a summer wedding the invitation says “semi-formal”.  Help!  She doesn’t know what to do!

Summer brings an endless parade of blissful nuptials, but while you’re over the moon for your engaged pals, you can’t help but be thrown into a fashion tizzzy at the thought of all of the events that surround each affair. Fear not. I can tell you just how to look picture-perfect throughout the “I do” season.

Since my girlfriend is freaking out on the “semi-formal” dress code.  I thought I should help you as well!  

For these not-quite-formal affairs, opt for a dress that would work well at a cocktail party — maybe one that has embroidery, lace or beading, or is made with a snazzy fabric that shimmers as you move. (We love anything in silk for the summer.) Knee length is perfect for this occasion — anything much shorter and you might look like you’re left over from the groom’s bachelor party, and anything too long (although tea length will still cut it) will have guests thinking you took a wrong turn on your way to the prom.  Here are a few pulled together looks for ALL those summer weddings!

Ruffle Dress

Black and Pink

Secret Kiss Dress

Milly

Tulip Dress

Don’t forget the accessories!  Accessorize with a delicate necklace (diamonds will work, but so too will pastel or colored beads and stones), and a groomsman will be begging you to dance in no time.

I know some of you are starting to wonder why you RSVP’ed to all those summer weddings. I know dressing for someone else’s Big Day can strike fear in the heart of even the bravest fashionista.  You should feel more confident now as I’ve shown you how to bring your personal style to the party without feeling like you messed up!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica