Shay Mitchell Already Picked Out Your Next Party Outfit
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If you're a fan of Shay Mitchell, then you already know she's a woman of many talents: she plays Emily on Pretty Little Liars, has a very stylish Instagram feed, and even runs a blog, Amore & Vita, with her best friend Michaela. But something else the star has managed to master in her 28 years? She's a pro when it comes to parties, which is why Stella Artois decided to partner with her for its campaign Host Beautifully.
"They asked me for tips and I was like 'Sure, I'll give you tips!'" Shay shared with us when we met up with her in NYC. "I have a whole beer fridge in my house and I know what complements it. And, hopefully, I know how to throw a good house party."
But while we're all about playing hostess to a group of our friends, a major dilemma we face is finding something to wear to someone else's celebration. So why not get advice from the girl who's got it down pat? Read on to see what Shay says is the perfect party attire, then shop our picks to ensure you look great no matter where you're headed.
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Shay's Main Rule When It Comes to Party Looks
"For me, whenever I go to a party, it's all about figuring out the location. There's nothing worse than going to a picnic in Malibu that's all in the grass and you're wearing heels and sinking the entire time. You want to look great, but you want to be comfortable."
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What to Wear to a Wedding
"Depending on where it is, a beautiful dress that's not white or cream. That's kind of the rule: you don't want to be competing with the bride. Wear a dress that isn't too revealing, because at the end of the day it isn't your moment to shine — it's about the bride. I like to go for neutrals or pastels; I don't want to be the brightest thing there. And then I always, always bring a shawl because sometimes it's colder in the church or wherever they're having it and, again, you want to be comfortable. So a light jacket or shawl is great at a wedding."
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What to Wear to a Birthday at a Bar
"I always do like little motorcycle boots, a black dress, and a leather jacket that's just draped. I always feel like that's kind of fitting. And a pop of lip color. If I'm doing an all-black look, I always have to have a pop of color, whether that's an embellished necklace or something. It just has to have a little shine."
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What to Wear to a House Party
"I always think cozy and comfortable — and I am very comfortable in dresses — but a jumpsuit. You don't have to think about it, you put on one thing, and you're good to go — that's your outfit. And a cute purse, whatever it is. I'm a big bag girl so I always like to have a little cute purse."
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What to Wear to a Holiday Dinner
"You find that one really good black dress like they always say, which I do have, so I try and suss it up with cool jewelry and earrings or a lot of gold and silver. I really do play up the accessories. For dinner parties, I think just be more relaxed but have fun with the jewelry."
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