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Today’s reader mail has to do with someone who is in need of advice for what to wear to a gala event…
Dear Corporette – You have never steered me wrong, and I definitely need advice on this one: I have been invited by a former boss & mentor (partner of a French law firm) to a gala dinner in DC, where he is to receive an award. What is appropriate dress? I have several gala-type dresses, things I wear to the opera or to very elegant weddings…but I am not sure how conservative to be at such a gathering of professionals.
Thank you for the compliment! We’re happy to give our $.02, but really, we hope our DC-based readers can help her out. We’ve only been to gala events in New York, at which people have worn anything from black business suits (and looked boring but professional) to actual floor-length dresses. Our rule of thumb would be that if the men are supposed to wear a tuxedo, then you should be in a floor-length dress (or the pants version of a floor-length dress). Avoid tons of sparkles and surprising flashes of flesh — it’s one thing to bare your arms and unintentionally show a little cleavage, it’s another thing to pull a Hilary Swank (pictured at right) and wear a dress that’s too low cut in the back. We would advise you to wear either a wrap, a jacket, or a shrug, just so you have some way to modify your look as the night goes on. For our money (or as inspiration), we’d suggest something like the dress pictured above — the high neckline and classic cut makes it a sure hit. Above: David Meister Beaded-Necklace Matte Jersey Gown, available at Saks.com for $460.
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend.
Sigh… we are seriously loving this dress from White House|Black Market. The silhouette reminds us of much more expensive dresses — David Meister and Black Halo on one end, Rouland Mouret on another — yet it’s somehow much more ladylike and less sexy than any of those designers. Gorgeous, gorgeous. And it’s marked from $148 to $79 — sold, American. Colorblocked Day Dress
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend.
For today’s TPS, we like this classic brown sheath dress from David Meister, on sale at Nordstrom. It’s form-fitting without being overly sexy, can be paired with a white or beige blazer or cardigan, and can go from day to night without problems. We particularly like the scooped neckline that hits below her collarbone — too high of a neckline can be extraordinarily unflattering. Was $268, now $134. David Meister Jersey Sheath
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend.
In honor of the short week, we thought we’d skip ahead to the lower-priced TPS suggestions, particularly since the WORLD is on sale right now, or so it seems.* Saks is having amazing sales of up to 70% off, including this David Meister sleeveless dress. We’re kind of obsessed with David Meister — this brand knows its way around a woman’s curves, yet the dresses are still completely appropriate for work. This seamed dress is no exception: close-fitting to the body, but with slit pockets for functionality, a high-necked fold-over collar for respectability, and a military belt for just a bit of an edge. Was $348, now $103. David Meister – Sleeveless Seamed Dress
* There’s something slightly scary when a) Bergdorf Goodman has entire rooms filled with nothing but sales racks and b) it’s only November. The shoes are already 40-50% off, also, ladies!
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