What to wear when...?

kimmm · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 15 Smiles: 0 47

I have a semi- formal dance coming up, and i have no idea what to wear. I was thinking of wearing black. Would a dress be too formal?? Any suggestions would help!!: )

Puddingcup. · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:35 pm Post subject:

you should definitely check banana republic, they have many casual but very VERY cute dresses there
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angela · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:57 am Post subject:

^^ Check jacob too, they have alot of nice semi formal dresses

_TNA_ · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject:

^^le chateau has some reasonably priced nice dresses, that you can wear again.

treecow_ · Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

^^^i think that wearing a dress to a semi-formal dance would be totally appropriate...as long as the dress you're wearing isnt like a prom/wedding dress.
and i suggest that you definitely check out costa blanca...they have really cute dresses and are a decent price so if you're just wearing this dress once, it wont be a waste of money. you can go to their website to look at the dresses they have before going to the store: www.costablanca.ca
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tropical_pink · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

I agree with the dress thing. If you want to wear a dress then go ahead and wear it, just make sure its not too fancy. Gap has some cute dresses right now actually.

-.xEmilyx.- · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

le chateau

boarderlinefrenzy · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

^ and _TNA_... I absolutly love le chateau!
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_TNA_ · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

^mmhmmm! Do they have it in the US?

boarderlinefrenzy · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

^yep, only in New York and Jersey, though.
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fairy_princess62 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

try forever 21!
I got a really nice black dress from there and only 40$
le chateau is really nice for dresses too
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_TNA_ · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

^^Really? Do you know where in NY?

boarderlinefrenzy · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject:

^There's one on Broadway and on like West 34th street (I think, not extremely familiar with the city). Then there is one or two in Staten Island.
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_TNA_ · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

^oh thanks for letting me know! I usually am in Manhattan upper east side, but perhaps I will venture out to the west next trip!

duckprincezz · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

What should I wear to a French themed dance? Shocked

I'm going to ATTEMPT to find a beret but I really want a cute outfit
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Puddingcup. · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject:

check ardene, they had some when I last checked.
maybe le chateau too...

I think a navy pleated skirt and a white blouse would look cute.
flats or slouchy boots as I call them would be nice too.
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tropical_pink · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

^^By french do you mean modern day french style or like 1700's french style

Here are some modern day ideas:

And here is a more marie antoinette type dress...

emcee · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

^ I'm really loving the first three items you posted, where are they from?

duckprincezz · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

^^^ and ^^ Thanks so much (and yes it was modern day) time to go shoppin! Icon_yahoo

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tropical_pink · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

^no prob!
^^The first two are from Ulla Johnson's collection. The third one is just a pic of a girl in paris so im not sure, hehe, but heres the link for the first two:
http://www.ullajohnson.com/ULLA%20JOHNSON/ULLA%20JOHNSON.html

emcee · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject:

^ Oh okay, thanks so much!

-.xEmilyx.- · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject:

i dont know if you guys have heard of it,
but the chocoholic buffet at the sutton place hotel, in vancouver
anyways i was wondering what i should wear
it is a 5 star hotel..

_TNA_ · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject:

^I have been to that before! Last time, I wore a dress, a nice one. You can always wear tights with it. Also, wear pumps for sure!

emcee · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject:

^ I'm sure that wearing semi-formal, even casual clothing would be fine, as long as it doesn't look messy. Messy as in...NO ripped jeans, flip flops (although I can't really imagine anyone wearing that kind of footwear in this kind of temperature), dirty runners or sneakers, etc. If you have a nice, simple dress, you could probably wear that with tights and flats or boots and I'm sure that would be fine.

_TNA_ · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

^Yeah, def NO JEANS! Semi-formal is the way to go.

fairy_princess62 · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

what should I wear for a nice brunch at a "secret location"?
(its for my dad's birthday, and my aunt doesnt want him to find out where it is so no one is telling me...)
I am pretty sure it will be semi-formal though.
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treecow_ · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

^Maybe a cute cardigan over a nice empire waist dress (with or without tights) and flats/heels. Or you could go with a long-sleeve dress that flares out at either the top of the bust or under the bust.
And for accessories...that depends on what dress you choose (e.g. a solid-coloured dress, a dress with jewels/sequins, a printed dress, etc.) but make sure you don't overaccessorize!
Semi-formal parties are so hard to figure out to wear (in my opinion) because you don't want to be overdressed...but you don't want to be underdressed. I say that you should call up or talk to your aunt and try to find out details about the dress code, even if she won't tell you where the brunch is. Have fun at the party and happy (early?) birthday to your dad! (:
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fairy_princess62 · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject:

thanks! yeah I think a dress with accessories like that would actually be the perfect way to go.
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stardivina · Fashionista Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: 0 192

What should I wear to California? I'm going March Break.. it's supposed to be around 20 degrees celsius, and I'm really stuck on what shoes to wear, my runners are too small and I don't really want to buy another pair because i rarely wear sneakers anyway. Any other ideas?

velvetXO · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

^ what better way to break out the flip flops!?
hmm.. shorts and tanks :] it makes me feel warm.
i wish i was going to california..
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stardivina · Fashionista Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: 0 192

yay flipflops! Icon_yahoo

I've completely forgotton what 20 degree weather feels like.. would it be too cold for flipflops? i think flats for sure.. and i have a lemming for moccassins.. Embarassed

but i think it'll be too warm.

i am incredibly excited. especially becuase my friend just left today for san diego. wahoo! =)

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject:

^Cool, where in Cali are you going?! I'm gonna be in San Francisco over March break Happy

I definitely think flip flops would be perfect. Also flats and maybe sandals..not the dressy ones with heels..the more boho type ones.. like gladiator sandals or the braided ones. UO has tons of examples..
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=WOMENS&navAction=poppushpush&navCount=7&pushId=WOMENS_SHOES&id=W_SHOES_SANDALS
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emcee · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject:

^ I def. agree. Flip flops are pretty much a go in Cali, so bring those for sure and I'm pretty sure 20 degrees will be warm enough to wear them. I was also going to suggest flats, I NEVER put mine away unless it's snowing outside, and they are a great alternative to completely baring your feet.

If you are going to be doing lots of touristy stuff and will be walking a lot, you'd probably want some shoes that don't necessarily sacrifice cushioning and support. I really like Keds flats, I wear them to work as a cashier (and that involves me standing for 8.5 hours!) and they are much easier on my feet than regular flats.

http://www.keds.com/jump.jsp?itemID=4&itemType=CATEGORY

stardivina · Fashionista Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: 0 192

thank you guys so much! Happy

i think i'm going to get another pair of flats.. and look around for a pair of gladiator sandals because those really are cute =) unfortunetly we don't have an urban outfitters here.. i need that store to come. that and forever 21. bah!

velvetXO · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

my sister and i are going out to dinner tomorrow with my mom to meet my mom's boyfriend [finally] anyways what should i wear? its a fancy restaurant but its casual dressy if that makes sense.
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got the radio on, my old blue jeans
and i'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
feeling lucky today, got the s u n s h i n e.
could you tell me what more do i need
and tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
but that's ok