https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:56:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662770 Tue, 17 May 2016 14:43:08 +0000 JAileen 1662770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful!</p> <p>I had a similar experience at a memorial service. I dressed up, but many didn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662702 Tue, 17 May 2016 13:04:35 +0000 carter 1662702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked perfect! Totally love your scene desriptions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662685 Tue, 17 May 2016 12:41:39 +0000 BrieN 1662685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked GREAT -- I'm glad it was a fun night and that the cold didn't throw too much of a damper on things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662681 Tue, 17 May 2016 12:37:38 +0000 Suz 1662681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful, Chris, and you set the scene oh so well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not sure where you live, but what you describe is familiar to me; I live in a small eastern Ontario university city, where fundraising events are pretty much always full of people dressed in exactly this type of leaning-to-casual-or-eccentric mish-mash. And yes, the temperature makes a big difference, with people usually looking a bit more coherent when the weather cooperates. I am often the dressiest person at such events as well, but I typically feel more comfortable going on the dressy side.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662646 Tue, 17 May 2016 11:54:52 +0000 Aquamarine 1662646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Ledonna...I can see the scene. So interesting, thanks for sharing. You look perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662637 Tue, 17 May 2016 11:25:17 +0000 Ledonna N. 1662637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so lovely I can just imagine the atmosphere by your description. Just so vividly. I Would imagine that the atmosphere was filled with people of all ages and backgrounds unsure of what to wear. I'm thankful for ylf and that the family could help on your fashion journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662631 Tue, 17 May 2016 11:19:59 +0000 Chris987 1662631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops, wrong shoes, I wore the Ann Klein ones not the Sam Edelman </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-fundraising-gala-lite-and-fashion-review#post-1662630 Tue, 17 May 2016 11:19:23 +0000 Chris987 1662630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This past Sunday I finally attended the fundraising&nbsp;gala I referred to in an earlier forum posting. As I suspected, it more of a gala "lite". I went with the navy lace&nbsp;dress and was glad I wore pantyhose since it was quite chilly and the event was partly outdoors.&nbsp;Wore my new ankle strap black pumps,&nbsp;and pearls, using Angie's twist instructions (link below).</p> <p>I was at the very top end of the "dressiness" scale. Women were either in dresses I would call "business colorful" with sweaters and/or jackets or in a variety&nbsp;of pant/top combinations. Not a gown or LBD in sight. &nbsp; As age went up it was more likely to be eclectic/boho/creative of some sort...like some would call&nbsp;"eccentric".&nbsp; Footwear was all over the map, sandals both flat and heeled, pumps both traditional and platform, and boots both ankle and knee high. The variety was partially due to the temps.&nbsp;I saw flipflops at least once. One women who was in her 30's or 40's was in&nbsp;leggings&nbsp;with a white background and&nbsp;large colorful floral print, gold sparkly ankle boots, and a light teal blouse with bell sleeves. She looked "springy"&nbsp; and even though she seemed a bit casual for the event she looked really good.&nbsp;At our table was a women I'd guess to be in her mid 70's who&nbsp;had grown up in Paris. She wore&nbsp;a long dress in a brown paisley print that was quite lovely. She had no makeup on and her long grey hair was in bun on top of her head. The effect was amazingly chic. She had spent most of her adult life in the US but I guess once a chic Parisian woman always a chic Parisian woman . We had a great discussion about how fabric quality in clothing has gone down so much over the years. </p> <p>A small number of men (incl DH) were in suits with ties, the rest were in all kinds of variations of jackets, sweaters, pants, shirts and even a few in jeans and a dress shirt. </p> <p>Quite the sartorial buffet! ....the food buffet was pretty good too. </p> <p>It was in the low 50's (11 C) and quite windy at the start. The bar and coffee areas were outdoors, and the coffee was not in heated containers so it (and the coffee cups) were just plain cold&nbsp;after dinner. By the time we left it was 45 (7 C) and my white sweater was useless in warding off the chill. It was such a short drive home that the car heat didn't come on until we pulled into the driveway. &nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/11/05/how-to-double-knot-a-long-strand-of-pearls/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/11/.....of-pearls/</a></p> <p>Had a great time! </p>