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Need immediate fashion advice
Okay, here's the deal:
I just got invited to a charity fundraiser. It's tonight, from 6:30-9:30. The event will be cocktails & appetizers and an auction. It's hosted by some local NFL players and benefits a families with cancers charity. It will be at the House of Blues downtown. There's no dress code on the invitation, but my friend (who is an intern for the event) said as an "employee" for the night she's wearing black pants, a fancy blouse, and heels.
What the f**k do I wear to something like that? Oh, and also, I have to go buy it sometime before, like, 4:00 p.m. today (so in the next 6 hours). My closet right now consists of jeans, capris, and one pair of dress slacks that are much more business-y than going-out-y. I'm a hermit, I have no going out clothes.
HELP ME PLEASE.
Re: Need immediate fashion advice
Lucy Elizabeth 10.27.12
Ummm...
*hangs head in shame.*
No.
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Ditto this. Plus cute pumps. Perfecto.
I survived the RoLex wedding and all I got was this lousy husband.
One&Only Palmilla - Los Cabos, Mexico
::cries::
What stores do you have near you?
Lucy Elizabeth 10.27.12
Oh, Mames, I've got everything. The closest mall has Nordstrom, Macys, New York & Co, Express, Charlotte Russe, Forever 21...and more, I know, but that's my normal hits.
I've also got three Targets, two Khols, and an Old Navy.
I'm worried these would be too casual...no? Am I just not thinking fashion-forward-y enough?
Do you have dark denim? If you do, then pumps, a cute/dressier top and blazer is not casual at all.
I survived the RoLex wedding and all I got was this lousy husband.
One&Only Palmilla - Los Cabos, Mexico
Very flattering with the v-neck, ruching and cap sleeves. It won't reveal too much and I like the way she has styled it. Appropriate for HOB. But a little $$. (Banana Republic)
This with your nicest jeans. A cheaper option. Still flattering in similar ways. But gray isn't for everyone (it looks awful on me, for example). (Banana Republic)
This is from BCBG, one of my absolute favorite stores. But their mall stores (and therefore website where I've been looking) tend to be a bit expensive, to go for the sale rack or, if you have time to go to an outlet mall (Carlsbad?), their outlets are the best.
I don't know. I also looked at anthropologie but that style isn't for everyone and I would feel like such a hypocrite because I don't own/wear anything from there.
Does that help?
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Lucy Elizabeth 10.27.12
Lark - thanks fot the tip. I love that dress, and may have to search for it for my friend's upcoming rehearsal dinner. Probably don't have time to go to Carlsbad today, unfortunately. But I do love that place
Okay, thanks for the tips. I'm off to hit the mall/stores because, well, I currently can't put together ANY of the suggestions based on what's currently in my closet (seriously, it's sad...). I'll be back later with pictures/needing opinons!