WHAT TO WEAR
An ambiguously noted “black tie” dress code on that calligraphic-doused invitation you just received could mean anything from simple and sleek to an elaborate ball gown. Regarding formal affairs, Debrett’s (the UK equivalent to Emily Post’s Etiquette) says in its New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners, “Women wear long, formal evening dresses. Short frocks, no matter how glamorous, are not acceptable and trousers should not even be considered.” After mourning the loss of your formal evening pantsuit collection, you may still be wondering, what other rules of dress apply and how do I decide what’s appropriate? Here are a few helpful clues to help you decode the designated dress.
Glam Damn It to the rescue! Weddings are almost always stressful—for the wedding party itself, of course, but for the fashion-conscious guest as well. Weddings are the perfect opportunity to dress your best, but it’s important to keep in mind that the best wedding guests complement and augment the bride and groom’s special day instead of drawing attention to themselves. Keep the following advice in mind when preparing your outfits, and dressing confidently and appropriately for the occasion will be second nature.
You should never wear anything that could potentially make you more noticeable than the bride. No head to toe sequins, outrageous accessories, or plunging anything. Although this is the biggest party of your newlywed friends’ lives, it’s far from a Saturday night at the club. Keep your attire and makeup classy, even if you’re on the prowl for a cute groomsman.
Miami’s biggest dance music extravaganza is just days away from erupting its sound waves to more than 100,000 post-apocalyptic-wearing fist pumpers. Known for its mind-blowing music, the unspoken link between the art of music and the art of fashion at Ultra Music Festival inspires music fanatics to dress to the beat of their own drums. We’ve been looking forward to the fashion just as much as the music, which is why we’ve prepared this easy acronym listing cost-conscious finds under $20 dollars perfect for the shows.
U- is for Urban wear. Let the city of Miami itself inspire you to rock a hoodie or sneakers to the event and represent how music influences street style. A bright, lightweight, open full zip hoodie creates a grimy balance with a peek of a neon bathing suit bikini top underneath. You can find hoodies for as low as $20 at Nike Factory Outlet store.
Now that Fashion Week is quickly closing in on us it's time to start finding some answers to that all too important question, "What should I wear?" Granted Fashion Week is a perfect excuse to find some new gear, but unless you are an heiress with money to burn or happen to be bff's with a major fashion publicist who will let you borrow the latest and greatest Balmain ensemble, you will have to plan your outfits according to your budget. And with so many parties to attend, it can be hard not to go overboard and not dip into the rent money. Now, I find that whenever this time of year rolls around and I need a few pieces to update my wardrobe without incurring any over draft fees is to hit the all too lovable madhouse that is Forever 21. It is a one stop shop for fun Fashion Week friendly pieces that will not leave you dead broke and eating tuna and crackers for the rest of the month. Here are a few of my picks that will give your closet just a little boost without breaking the bank.
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