Boy, do I need help
My work is having a big gala in April. I am helping to organize it and will be at the function from before it starts until after it ends. I need to wear something somewhat fancy, but I also need it to be comfortable enough to move around in. I live in jeans and sweaters, even for work (one of the perks of the non-profit world), so I have NOTHING in my closet that will work. This is a sit down dinner with NYT columnist Charles Blow as guest speaker, so I don't want to look like a schlub.
If any of you have suggestions for a nice dress - longer, empire waist-ish, or wrap, covered arms, can be worn with cute flats or VERY low heels, I am all ears. I've found a few on eShakti, but I really would like to go into a store and try things on. OK, I really would NOT like to do that, but I think I SHOULD do that so I'm not wearing something that looks terrible on me.
If any of you have suggestions for a nice dress - longer, empire waist-ish, or wrap, covered arms, can be worn with cute flats or VERY low heels, I am all ears. I've found a few on eShakti, but I really would like to go into a store and try things on. OK, I really would NOT like to do that, but I think I SHOULD do that so I'm not wearing something that looks terrible on me.
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My default dressy outfit is a pair of black silk pants or black velvet pants with either a sparkly,dressy blouse, or a plain black silk or crepe tank top and a fancy jacket.
And, in every case, killer jewelry.
One thing I've learned is that you don't want a thin, stretchy clingy fabric. You'll be in it all day long, even moving boxes of stuff, and the last thing you want is a dress you're picking out of your arse!
My favorite event "go to" dress involves a long full silk skirt with pockets! The pockets are a must, as when you're running around, you need to put your cell phone somewhere, that, along with a pen and a lipstick! Google "Long full ball skirt with pockets" and you'll come up with a lot of options.
I also have a few long dresses with Empire waists, that provide comfort as well. Because they're long, I can wear more comfortable shoes --my favorites are by Cobb Hill by Rockport. I know, not glamorous, but when you're racing from one end of the hall to the other, I just don't want to slip.
Lastly --I am partial to black, dark brown, and navy blue. I stay away from lighter colors because I just want to blend in to the background --the guests should shine more than the organizers. The dark colors also hide stains --pen marks are the most annoying!
Anyway, good luck, and if you do order online, make sure it's from a reputable company that allows returns!
Also look into Albert Nipon. They have day suits that sometimes work out well if they're not too mother-of-the-bride.