https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:42:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1046125 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:17:20 +0000 Vix 1046125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi &nbsp;Runcarla --</p> <p>Given your lifestyle I absolutely make sense to start creating a special events capsule -- and given your gorgeous warm coloring this is a great time of year to find more typically "fall" shades: bronze/golds, olives, deep warm reds, blues, and browns....</p> <p>Despite falling into the "chicken/head cut off" category during my recent wedding guest attire situation, I echo Adelfa's suggestions re separates. ;)</p> <p>&nbsp;A tuxedo suit or even just the pants would be perfect on you -- and I also love seeing a woman in sleek velvet pants for evening. I keep wanting a sweater with some sparkle or shine too but so far have struck out....</p> <p>For my "average" special events,&nbsp;I've found the following items helpful and easy to dress up/down: <ul> <li>(fall/winter)&nbsp;matte satin pencil skirt (generally worn with a print silk blouse or a fine-knit sweater)</li> <li>(summer) lightweight dress with more skin than a dress&nbsp;one would wear to work</li> <li>sparkly/festive jewelry</li> <li>evening shoes&nbsp;</li> <li>glitzy clutch</li> <li>sparkly scarf</li> <li>velvet bolero +&nbsp;velvet blazer + velvet burnout scarf</li> <li>patent anything</li> <li>a faux fur in a retro cut and&nbsp;unusual shade (could sub a dressy/shiny trench or dramatic wool coat if you're uncomfortable with faux fur)</li> </ul> I admit that sometimes when it's disgusting winter weather out there I just want to wear a column of color in a knit + pants, add my usual leather boots, and rely on accessories to add the festive feeling. </p> <p>So my advice is to not skimp on accessories...while I'm glad I found my Old Hollywood meets Bollywood dress for the upcoming wedding, I'm most excited about having added&nbsp;to my small ridiculous fun/glamourous accessories&nbsp;cache! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1046033 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:46:01 +0000 Suz 1046033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your ruffled black dress, Carla - that's definitely special occasion!&nbsp;</p> <p>And I love the idea of a tux suit, too. It might be hard to find in non-black. And I don't think black is the best neutral for you unless you are showing skin. (It works with the ruffled dress because skin shows). I wonder about some sort of cream....hmmmm....or chocolate brown. But that would be awfully difficult to find, I'll bet.&nbsp;</p> <p>You would look stunning in my bronze skirt!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1046026 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:38:01 +0000 Mo 1046026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started doing pants for a dressy capsule when I realized I never wore the skirts or dresses&nbsp;out in the snow in winter. &nbsp;Granted, my dressy may not be as dressy as some, but . . .&nbsp;<br />I have red velvet wide legged trousers and black matte satin&nbsp;cigarette leg&nbsp;trousers. &nbsp;I think tuxedo styling would be an awesome choice, and on trend right now to boot. &nbsp;<br />Add in some sparkle or shine in your tops and there you go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1046025 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:35:05 +0000 always trying 1046025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been building a dressy capsule for a while now-only called it mix n match before this board changed terminology.&nbsp; we attend several dressy occasions a year.&nbsp; I am in a warmer climate, gets cold in winter, but not cold enough for snow.&nbsp; also winter is rainy season.&nbsp; so what I have is a basic little black dress, this year I added a little purple dress--as that is my now favorite color.&nbsp; I have a floor length silk crape skirt.&nbsp; This I have had for a while, but to me it is a classic staple.&nbsp; Other pieces include a white silk top, shinny silver top, silky black shell and a lacy trimmed black cami. Recently added a pencil skirt in&nbsp; a shiny black fabric.&nbsp; I have&nbsp;white sequened lacy cardi, a black velvet short jacket, a basic black blazer, a short silver, gold and black jacket, and a purple cut velvet blazer type jacket.&nbsp; Other pieces that can mix in are one pair of wider&nbsp;leg black pants, a maxi skirt in a sort of wrinkle free knit fabric that can pack without wrinkling.&nbsp; I have a few nice pieces of jewelry like sparkly earings a sparkly scarf, etc.&nbsp; One cheaper pair of higher heel cloth black sandals, new leather and patent pumps, and this year I bought a pair of chunkier 2 inch heel pumps that have a gold plated heel.&nbsp; havn't worn them yet, but I think they will add a nice touch and dress up the trouser..OH one&nbsp; thing I forgot is a white drapy top that has black and sequens on it. <br />I mostly go to Stein Mart for the dressy seperates, and have added in an out a few other pieces from the sale racks, etc. just for variety, and color.. maybe others will find Stein Mart not expensive enough or even maybe frumpy, but I don't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1046021 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:31:31 +0000 always trying 1046021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been building a dressy capsule for a while now-only called it mix n match before this board changed terminology.&nbsp; we attend several dressy occasions a year.&nbsp; I am in a warmer climate, gets cold in winter, but not cold enough for snow.&nbsp; also winter is rainy season.&nbsp; so what I have is a basic little black dress, this year I added a little purple dress--as that is my now favorite color.&nbsp; I have a floor length silk crape skirt.&nbsp; This I have had for a while, but to me it is a classic staple.&nbsp; Other pieces include a white silk top, shinny silver top, silky black shell and a lacy trimmed black cami. Recently added a pencil skirt in&nbsp; a shiny black fabric.&nbsp; I have&nbsp;white sequened lacy cardi, a black velvet short jacket, a basic black blazer, a short silver, gold and black jacket, and a purple cut velvet blazer type jacket.&nbsp; Other pieces that can mix in are one pair of wider&nbsp;leg black pants, a maxi skirt in a sort of wrinkle free knit fabric that can pack without wrinkling.&nbsp; I have a few nice pieces of jewelry like sparkly earings a sparkly scarf, etc.&nbsp; One cheaper pair of higher heel cloth black sandals, new leather and patent pumps, and this year I bought a pair of chunkier 2 inch heel pumps that have a gold plated heel.&nbsp; havn't worn them yet, but I think they will add a nice touch and dress up the trouser..OH one&nbsp; thing I forgot is a white drapy top that has black and sequens on it. <br />I mostly go to Stein Mart for the dressy seperates, and have added in an out a few other pieces from the sale racks, etc. just for variety, and color.. maybe others will find Stein Mart not expensive enough or even maybe frumpy, but I don't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045975 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:31:41 +0000 Carla 1045975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you're ahead of me there...</p> <p>I realized the wardrobe hole and how dismal my solution was (using a work outfit) when we went out for a nice dinner in London. The shift dress really wasn't as special as I would have liked. (The slipper flats didn't elevate the outfit either.)</p> <p>The resources ($) are available, and I want to go about this in an organized manner. Furthermore, DH and I have an extended weekend in Toronto planned for early November for...SHOPPING! </p> <p>I would love to find a signature piece that is as 'me' as your super amazing fuchsia silk suit. Currently this is the sum total of my fancy dress 'capsule':</p> <p>-Red long sleeved dress (also worn for work...starting to show wear, May get tossed after Christmas)<br /> -Black sleeveless dress with ruffled V neck (still a great LBD)<br /> -Black channel-style jacket with rhinestone zipper line (passed to me by my mother, great over the LBD when warmth or coverage required)<br /> -Black lace shirt-style top (also worn with conservative underpinnings for work)<br /> -Small black make-up bag with gold detail (used as a clutch)</p> <p>*no special shoes</p> <p>So, you see I need almost everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045973 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:28:20 +0000 Jjsloane 1045973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have a closet full of cocktail dresses for just in case. Then they languished in my closet unworn for years. I purged them all when office holiday parties became a thing of the past. I&nbsp;would love to have a few things&nbsp;to fall back on if I ever have the occasion again. I did keep one vintage black dress and some&nbsp;dressy toppers because those are just too hard to find. Mine are mostly vintage velvet coats and beaded cardigans. I need to find a nice simple dress that will stand the test of time. I have been searching for navy lace sheath or something in a champagne metallic but when it comes down to it I find it hard to actually purchase something I might not have a chance to wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045959 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:53:40 +0000 Suz 1045959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Can't wait to see what Angie comes up with! It will be useful for the holidays.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm slowly building a dressy capsule of sorts, too, but at the moment it is quite minimal. I think one key is to figure out the type of situations (and range of "dressiness" required) along with your weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>One reason that dressy pants might be a good option for you is the climate!&nbsp;</p> <p>So far, my capsule includes mainly dressy wear that can be used in warmer temps most easily. This is obviously a downfall when those events fall in the winter!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Nicole Miller navy sheath</li> <li>Black kimono jacket</li> <li>Thrifted fuchsia silk suit with cropped pants. Theoretically, the jacket could work with other trousers, but in practice it is difficult because pairing with black makes me look like a 90s throwback.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bronze leaf print bubble or asymmetrical pleat flared skirt. It's very lightweight but the colour makes it potentially wearable in winter if I could find the right underthings. And tops and toppers.&nbsp;</li> <li>Dark grey lace top</li> <li>David Meister sleeved navy sheath</li> <li>Black pencil skirt</li> </ul> I also have gold slingbacks and darkest burgundy patent pumps. Plus a couple of clutches inherited from my mother.&nbsp;</p> <p>It doesn't exactly make a cohesive whole.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045610 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:26:44 +0000 Anonymous 1045610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll watch this thread with interest In case I ever need a dressy capsule. Wish I had lots of dressy occasions to dress for </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045570 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:17:44 +0000 Mia 1045570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a post on the Vivienne files blog re "crazy eights evening" that I found interesting. It is black which may not be the most flattering for you skin or hair but could be adapted. You are very wise to plan ahead. I think most women spend more than necessary in a panic for upcoming dressy event. I know I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045569 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:16:47 +0000 Adelfa 1045569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back when I had dressy occasions to go to, my very favorite thing was to have a capsule of separates. I had a velvet skirt suit (the jacket was Chanel cut), tuxedo pants, shells in silk and sparkle and cashmere.... it was fun! </p> <p>oh, I had leather pants too! &nbsp;I am totally comfortable with pants for a dressy occasion.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045467 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:10:03 +0000 Angie 1045467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure. I'll see what I can do.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045462 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:53:31 +0000 Neel 1045462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be watching this thread VERY closely! &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-dressy-occasion-capsule#post-1045451 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:23:08 +0000 Carla 1045451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having seen other Fabbers in a panic over dressing for a last minute special occasion, and possessing only 2 'go to' items for dressy occasions (a well worn red dress and a LBD) I would like to invest in a special occasion outfit capsule. Would you consider a pictorial set that might be the foundation for a dressy capsule?</p> <p>With adult children fledging, I'm having more date nights with DH ( theatre, concerts, dinner at a nice resto). There is also a spate of retirement parties, and formal charity fundraising events. I would prefer to invest in a mix and match capsule then buy 'one time only' dresses. </p> <p>Was wondering about a tuxedo suit and a silky or sequinned tank, but am having a hard time equating trousers with dressy occasions. Also, would it be worthwhile investing in a special topper for these occasions? I'm seeing 'Opera Coats' in magazine layouts!?! </p>