https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:55:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899546 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:55:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 1899546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you look wonderful! Hooray. I just try to be proud of my efforts if I look the most dressy in a group. Good to know that easier to walk in shoes would fit in though. Uncomfortable feet are not good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899445 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:58:35 +0000 tanstaafl 1899445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bright cardigan with the dress and the metallic accessories really pop. Too bad others didn’t dress up, but I don’t think your outfit is too over the top even if others were wearing their office attire. </p> <p>You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899441 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:50:55 +0000 unfrumped 1899441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is beautiful outfit you put together!<br /> Nowadays it is nigh impossible to anticipate the perfect note to strike, but also as Angie says, that gives us lots of leeway to look our fabbest!<br /> Also I look at these occasions as “ outfit labs” to try out my ideas, including how to dress up an item or ways I’d dress down so I can wear something multiple ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899393 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 06:26:19 +0000 tulle 1899393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How pretty you look in that outfit!&nbsp; I've never encountered "festive" as a dress code before, but I love it, because to me it suggests clothing that makes you feel happy and special, without worrying too much about what others are wearing. I think you struck just the right note. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899238 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:44:57 +0000 JAileen 1899238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look fabulous! It’s too bad about your shoes because they’re really cute. And I love your dress. It looks like an event I’d want to go to... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899093 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:29:13 +0000 Christina F. 1899093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I think I’d have worn this with nice but comfier shoes, but was really happy overall. </p> <p>Joy, I ended up walking from the subway because the bus was not coming, and that was a mistake. I can’t walk comfortably at my normal NYC pace in those shoes, since my foot slides in them when I have hose on. They were fine for drinking cocktails and slowly circulating around the exhibit. In the future, I have to find those things to stick in the insoles to stop my feet from sliding around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899050 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:49:41 +0000 Aquamarine 1899050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899042 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:13:21 +0000 rachylou 1899042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, you’re perfect! Absolutely beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899038 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:49:12 +0000 Anonymous 1899038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous! I hope the shoes kept your feet happy. Kudos for dressing up for this event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899033 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:25:10 +0000 Anonymous 1899033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is really lovely on you (shape and colors) and the bag and shoes fit in nicely together. Mixed metals looking good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899005 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 02:45:40 +0000 Angie 1899005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look KILLER fab, and set the stylish standard. Nicely done, <b>Christina.</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1899004 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 02:41:46 +0000 Christina F. 1899004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquamarine, I did feel fab!</p> <p>Rachylou, I feel like performances of all kinds are a mix nowadays.</p> <p>Anyway, here I am. In the future,<br /> I’ll just wear normal shoes and black tights, which even the dressier people did. My dress would have stood out even if I had worn those things, and my feet would have been happier. I am glad I wore the dress because it was fun, but I guess people coming from work just wear a nice version of their work wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898996 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:51:07 +0000 rachylou 1898996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol. Such is the state of things. Like at the ballet that I just went to: one person in glittery evening sandals, next person in jeans. I didn’t see sneakers, but I probably didn’t look hard enough. It has all inspired me to comb Pinterest for evening gown ideas. Hahaha! Must. Defy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898991 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:15:19 +0000 Aquamarine 1898991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How disappointing that people didn’t take the opportunity to dress up. Seems like that’s the way it is now. Or let’s be generous and assume they came right from work. As long as YOU felt fab, that’s all that matters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898960 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 22:21:17 +0000 Christina F. 1898960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...and I am overdressed compared to 90% of everyone else. Womp womp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898867 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:31:56 +0000 Christina F. 1898867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie and rachylou! It's going to be warmer later, and my route to the museum via subway and bus is not too bad. I do need to go buy some nude sheer tights, which I discovered today that I don't have.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898866 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:28:46 +0000 rachylou 1898866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can’t wait to see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898857 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:02:33 +0000 Angie 1898857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, <b>Christina</b>. Walk carefully, and stay warm outside.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1898853 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:52:08 +0000 Christina F. 1898853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This event is today. I'm going to post a pic later, because I've actually decided NOT to wear this outfit to work - I thought I'd be too cold walking to work from the subway. That would have been true, as it was windy. I have the outfit with me, and thank heavens the dress is scuba and won't wrinkle. I'll leave what I'm currently wearing at work overnight.</p> <p>The sweater is less orange than it looks on my monitor. I decided that was a better option than a wrap, so that my arms will be more easily covered when I have my coat on outside. I think the bag is not an ideal match (esp for the shoes), but it's festive. This was my best option among bags large enough for my needs today, and I have way too many bags that size to be going to buy another one. </p> <p>ETA: I'm attending a Members Preview party for this: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.metmuseum.org/press/exhibitions/2018/public-parks-private-gardens">https://www.metmuseum.org/pres.....te-gardens</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code/page/2#post-1893211 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:11:14 +0000 Aquamarine 1893211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses look fab on you, and depending on the weather should work for your event (assuming you get a topper for the flowered dress—which is so pretty). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893193 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:08:50 +0000 Christina F. 1893193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the kind words. </p> <p>I’m not going to wear the purple dress, unless there’s a really compelling weather reason. For instance I think it would look better with tights and booties. I’m going to try a cardigan I ordered, but otherwise I’m going to want a better sense of what the weather will be. I have to figure out how I’m going to layer under outerwear. </p> <p>tanstaafl - my bag options are a bit limited because I’ll be coming from work and will need something moderate, unless I decide to leave most of my stuff locked in my desk overnight. Or I may be able to check a tote bag at the museum if I leave no electronics in it. Then I’d take out a clutch. I’m unsure about that. They can be squirrelly about what they will let you check. I’ll have to change at work anyway, but that’s okay. </p> <p>I have a rose gold dome bag from Kate Spade, but I’m not sure if that will go with the silver shoes. I’ve never been much of one to match my shoes my bag. But still. If I can bring a clutch,<br /> I have a one in a pewter metallic, similar to Suz’s new boots actually. Jewelry is no problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893184 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:31:28 +0000 tanstaafl 1893184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top shop dress, but not nearly as much as the floral dress. It looks perfect for a festive garden theme. The silver shoes look great with it, so if you can wear the heels go for it. </p> <p>Have you decided on a topper? You mentioned a cardigan, but what about a pashmina or other wrap? Are you sorted for jewelry and bag? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893142 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:41:01 +0000 Mainelady 1893142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Floral dress, silver shoes and a metallic, or lightly bejeweled cardigan if you can get one. Other wise I would look for a shawl that has one of the pink shades in your dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893124 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:37:33 +0000 Amy Isabella 1893124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the floral dress with the silver shoes - it looks amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893120 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:57:10 +0000 Jenni NZ 1893120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Christina the floral dress is awesome! Yay for you. You must wear that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893092 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:54:44 +0000 Christina F. 1893092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Broken mirror, ahoy!</p> <p>The dress is heavy and warm, for being sleeveless. I ordered a cardigan but if that doesn’t work, maybe a shrug?</p> <p>For my future eference, the silver Caleighs work with the Topshop dress. Also included my fancy flats for reference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893066 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:15:02 +0000 Aquamarine 1893066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo I love those dresses for a museum capsule. I will live vicariously thru you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893064 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:12:49 +0000 krissy751 1893064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress and the silver shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893056 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:09:55 +0000 Christina F. 1893056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquamarine, the need to support arts institutions more coincided with a boost in our income. We were happy to pay more for our annual Met membership. The new party invites were a nice perk. Problem with the parties is that we don’t know anyone else there. We do feel pretty fancy, though. It’s a nice date night. </p> <p>Suz, you’re absolutely right. I’m definitely discovering dressy capsule needs as I go along. These shoes are promising, via Barking Dogs:<br /> <a href="https://www.6pm.com/p/sofft-altessa-ii/product/9035242" rel="nofollow">https://www.6pm.com/p/sofft-al.....ct/9035242</a></p> <p>Magpie alert! </p> <p>I wore the Caleigh shoes to the museum at Christmas time. But that was for a concert, and I said almost the whole time. But that was for a concert, and I sat almost the whole time. Since this is a viewing of an exhibit plus a little cocktail party, the opportunities to sit will be fewer. As you point out, there will be lots of standing on the marble. That’s why the floors at the Met are tough. </p> <p>I’m also starting to think about the topshop dress and wondering how it would look as a tunic over cropped black pants. I don’t think I would wear that instead, given the theme of the party. But it’s a future outfit idea for cooler weather.</p> <p> I’ve also included my other garden party wish list dresses is just for fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/festive-but-not-holiday-dress-code#post-1893051 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:47:47 +0000 Suz 1893051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, if the dress is scuba it will be plenty warm with.a pretty cardigan or some other topper -- no problem!&nbsp;</p> <p>Marble is really tough to stand on, yes -- no question. It is easier if you are walking than just standing. I found it really hard when I worked in retail.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hmmm. Since you will be doing events like this now as a member...I'm wondering if some sort of wedges might be a good purchase, the kind with a rubbery sole that gives protection, and also some sort of padded insole in the shoe itself...</p> <p>Or check out Barking Dog. They might have some good recommendations. It might be time to experiment and pick out an all purpose "museum shoe." It might not be what you'd pick first for other dressy occasions, but it might protect you better on those hard floors and still look appealing.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.barkingdogshoes.com/comfortable-dress-shoes-for-women/">https://www.barkingdogshoes.co.....for-women/</a> </p>