https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119799 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:51:51 +0000 taylor 119799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha...I have missed your humor:)...what a once in a lifetime opportunity...the after party too. Did you attend last year also...sounds familiar.</p> <p>Do you need a Pr. Person, make-up artist, hair dresser, someone to hold the umbrella.I could hold your chewing gum also:) Just kidding...have fun:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119795 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:39:06 +0000 tarzy 119795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much guys! I knew you all would inspire me! I'm starting to relax about this, and see it as fun instead of "Everyone will know I shop at Target."</p> <p>Debora - thanks for posting that article! I love the look of the black pant suit, and it is definitely "me." I wish I could get away with killer heals, but I don't think my back will allow it. Oh, to be a young starlet in 6" heels!</p> <p>I looked for a glitzy top today, but didn't find anything really fab. I'm heading out tomorrow again. </p> <p>For some "bling" - I was drawn to a sterling silver sparkly snake at TJ Maxx. I may have to go back and buy it! I think it would be great with a black suit. Subtle, but a touch of fun. It's similar to this one (but less expensive):</p> <p><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446248392&#038;site_refer=AFF001&#038;site_refer=AFF001&#038;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-HaIIc2xtOw170rdNRhtOFA" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....0rdNRhtOFA</a></p> <p>Again, thanks guys. It's a bit daunting to attend such a luxe event! (And I just found out we're going to the after-party too! Yikes! What if Lady Gaga and I show up in the same outfit?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119614 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:06:02 +0000 taylor 119614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the tuxedo jacket and sequins...We would love photo's of the event:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119557 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:04 +0000 Lena 119557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Tara! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119503 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:09:33 +0000 Inge 119503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Tara! I hope you are doing well?</p> <p>That tuxedo jacket is gorgeous, and I like the idea of some kind of sequined tank underneath. But I'm definitely with Angie here, I'd love to see you wear it over a fantastic dress (we've seen you in one before, you looked stunning!-) And you can't go wrong with something red, red is totally your colour.</p> <p>Let us know what you decide? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119482 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:22:19 +0000 shana 119482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, ooh, that's exactly what I was picturing - Katherine Heigl rocks the tuxedo! I think the skinny satin pants are awesome but it depends a little on body type and the length of that tuxedo jacket. Is your jacket cropped, Tara? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119480 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:17:30 +0000 shana 119480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tara, nice to "see" you around! Does J Peterman still make those hilarious catalogs? I remember having a collection of them when I was in college just so that I can reread the crazy descriptions!</p> <p>I really like Khris's suggestion for a sequin tank under the tuxedo jacket. Very hip, feminine and occasion-worthy - something along the lines of:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/camisblouses/PRDOVR~96217/96217.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../96217.jsp</a></p> <p>I like the idea of this paired with a pair of cigarette pants and some killer heels!</p> <p>Have fun!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119471 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:40:16 +0000 Debora 119471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Tara, we missed you!</p> <p>If you decide not to go the dress route, how about a pair of skinny satin cigarette pants with some reaaaally killer heels like Anne Hathaway and Katerine Heigl below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/sisterhood-of-the-pants-suit/" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/s.....ants-suit/</a></p> <p>If you're not into the skinny pants look, scroll down and check out Faye Dunaway. Stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119459 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:04:35 +0000 rae 119459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I for one LOVE the idea of the luxe textures you mentioned (velvet and satin), although I can't picture the vest underneath. I could see something sparkly/bright on the bottom -- wide-leg pants in satin, a shimmery skirt, red slacks -- with any kind of white top... even a tee shirt, since it's rock n roll. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119440 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:32:39 +0000 Alecia 119440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara! I've missed you. I hope all is well. </p> <p>The Grammy opportunity sounds so exciting but I would be in a state of fashion paralysis if I were in your shoes. I think that tuxedo jacket sounds lovely, fashion forward yet very Tara. I like the idea of some sparkle and Angie's suggestion of red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119416 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:38:46 +0000 CK 119416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Grammys! How exciting! I like the idea of a white ruffly top, or perhaps a white or silver sequined top (sans vest) as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119351 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:25:11 +0000 RoseandJoan 119351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, your proposed outfit reminds me of Dolce and Gabbana. I'm a relative newcomer to YLF and don't know your style but thought I would post these for inspiration<br /> <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/show.aspx/catwalk-report/id,8168#" rel="nofollow">http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion.....t/id,8168#</a><br /> I hope you have a fantastic evening. Please report back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119348 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:35:38 +0000 stringy 119348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tuxedo/vest combo you suggest sounds great, but if you can't get a white top to go with it, I like chewyspaghetti's suggestion of skipping the vest and getting a sequinned top instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119317 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:24:36 +0000 bella 119317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Tara! I don't have much to add but I hope that you will post pictures of your final outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119233 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:32:06 +0000 Angie 119233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that tuxedo jacket, Tara! How about wearing it over a sheath dress? With long layered necklaces, textured hose and red heels. Or, the long jacket over the sheath dress. I can't remember, but I think you like red like I do? </p> <p>I know what you're thinking: "oh boy, there goes Angie trying to get me into a dress again". Well.......you're right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119225 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:20:53 +0000 chewyspaghetti 119225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about skipping the vest, and wearing a sequined top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119221 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:11:14 +0000 tarzy 119221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Laura - yes - high level difficulty indeed for a commoner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119219 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:09:09 +0000 tarzy 119219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Change of plans. I'm not wearing the J. Peterman jacket. I just tried the outfit, and it didn't seem right for an evening event. </p> <p>So, now I think I'll wear my black tuxedo-style jacket. It's similar to this one:<br /> <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=4016&#038;vid=0&#038;pid=708566&#038;scid=708566002" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....=708566002</a></p> <p>Maybe with black velvet pants, a black satin vest, and some kind of evening-worthy white top peaking out from the vest? With heels? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119211 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:58:50 +0000 Laura 119211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tara!! You're back! And you're going to the Grammys! Wow!! </p> <p>I am seeing white and ruffles. But this is a high-level-of-difficulty event so I'm going to watch your thread and see what the experts say. </p> <p>Good to see you back :)</p> <p>p.s. You must report in with all the fashion gossip after the event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-rock-n-roll-black-tie#post-119195 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:35:33 +0000 tarzy 119195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the age-old quandary - how to look hip and also "age-appropriate!" (I'm 52.)</p> <p>My husband and I are going to the Grammy's, and it's "Rock 'n Roll Black Tie" (which in Los Angeles basically means anything goes.) Believe me - no one will be looking at me - but still, I don't want to feel out of place. I don't wear dresses (at all!) and at my age I need to stay far away from anything spandex or leopard. </p> <p>I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear this long "Neo-Edwardian" jacket I got on sale from J. Peterman:<br /> <a href="http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo313/tarzyYLF/Coat_long%20jacket/2010.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i387.photobucket.com/al.....t/2010.jpg</a><br /> It hits me just a bit longer than mid-thigh, and makes me feel very hip and cool (it's all in my mind, but I'll take what I can get!) But what to wear with it?</p> <p>I was thinking of black jeans, black boots, and maybe a long white tuxedo shirt? Any other shirt ideas? I have a long sparkly necklace from AT that would add a little bling, without being over the top. Any other ideas? (I can probably buy a shirt, but a whole new outfit.)</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p>