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Ten Strapless Dresses for a Semi-Formal Wedding
Wedding season continues today with recommendations for what to wear to a semi-formal affair. This includes plenty of cocktail dresses to see you from the daytime event to the party. Preparing for this should be enjoyable, and you can end up feeling like you're starring on the red carpet!
Must-Read: BBQ Bash
Last year I received a copy of BBQ Bash: The Be-All, End-All Party Guide, from Barefoot to Black Tie ($16.95) by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. I quickly flipped through the pages, but since it was October, I stored it on the book shelf.
Then two weeks ago I was sitting on my couch, looked up, and swore BBQ Bash jumped out at me.
DEARSUGAR's Guide To Decoding Dress Codes
Dear Sugar
My boyfriend and I have been invited to his office holiday party and the invitation reads "business casual". I am a teacher and have no dress code so I am not familiar with what this means. Can you help me figure out what "business casual" implies for a woman?
Allegra Hicks Spring 2009 Collection
Lucky me — yesterday I was able to attend a viewing of the new sophisticated Spring 2009 Allegra Hicks collection. The designer who originally became famous for her long, luxe kaftans, now has a complete line of holiday-wear ranging from cover-ups to cocktail dresses. The inspiration from the collection comes from nature, specifically, the various colours and patters of butterflies.
Fab Finds of the Week: A Formal Affair
There was a flurry of Fab Finding this week, most of it on the more formal side. Between the hunt for company cocktail party attire on Friday to Peepshow's request for formalwear ideas, Fab Finds were dominated by floor-length gowns, jeweled clutches, and sparkly shoes.
The Fab Finder of the Week honor goes to WhiplashGirlchild, who found not one but two company cocktail party ensembles, as well as a ton of formal options.
What To Wear To An Affair
Dear Sugar
My husband and I are going to a wedding in Santa Barbara in July. The invitation didn't specify any type of dress requirement. Can you give me an overview of the proper attire for both men and women?
Dressing For Dress Codes
Getting an invitation in the mail for a fabulous event with a dress code requirement can be stressful. Dress codes are sometimes difficult to decipher, and can drive you crazy when trying to choose the most appropriate attire.
Thanks to our etiquette expert, DearSugar, who has created DearSugar's Guide To Decoding Dress Codes, we can all rest a little easier knowing that our outfits fall within the guidelines of the proper dress code.
Come Party With Me: Ugly Sweater — Invites
If hosting a holiday cocktail party is too formal for your entertaining style, host an ugly sweater themed bash instead! Invite all of your friends over and tell them to wear their most obnoxious Christmas sweater. This type of party is fun, informal, and hysterical.
New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Jackie Rogers
Jackie Rogers began her career as an original model for Coco Chanel, a singer, a movie starlet and eventually an owner of a NYC boutique. She made it a point to work with the exciting "Mademoiselle" on some of her collections all the while absorbing her technique. Jackie now has her own line which is no doubt inspired by her mentor.
The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett certainly looks like she is having a great time here, but I am not feeling her look. The black closed toe shoes and fishnets really don't go with that short, short pale green dress and that color does not flatter her skin tone. Also she seems a little out of place in her mini cocktail dress amidst the sea of long formal gowns.
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