What to wear to a Fashion Show?

DH and I have a "date night" for tonight. He just surprised me with VIP tickets to this event:

http://www.thesynergyevents.com/bfw2008/

Woo-hoo!! He knows exactly what will make me smile. Gotta love him.

I have a very busy day again today, which includes an appt this morning where I have to dress a bit conservatively and not pull out all the stops. I will have to change before going out to this event later. The event says "trendy and chic" attire.

I have yet to bring my fall clothing from storage and will have zero time to go digging or ironing. So it needs to be something currently in my closet. Weather report for tonight looks like Fall - won't get above 60 today and will be in the 50s tonight.

And unfortunately the Paris jacket is at the tailors until Monday, so that one is OUT. Darn.

My DH really wants me to go with flat shoes because there is a high likelihood we will have to do some hiking - on cobblestones, no less.

Here's what I'm thinking:

- New Nanette Lapore black jacket

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....807941648/

(I know it's hard to see with the assymetrical top underneath, but I think this will work)

- New AT black & grey blouse with straight leg jeans

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....834592627/

- and either the new Aerosole grey spectator pumps (they arrived... they are comfy... but they are heels)

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....=EverGreen

- or the Stuart Weisman faux snake-skin-tipped flats... but is that too much going on with the blouse?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....834636777/

- or the red aerosole patent wedges I'm wearing in the photo with the AT blouse...

Purse ... probably my Cream coach bag....

However, I am wide open to suggestions!!!! You can see my entire photostream here if you want to dig through my "closet" -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26254981@N05/

As I mentioned, most of my fall stuff is still packed in storage, and there simply will be too little time to drag it out.

P.s. Tanya, Nicole - if you are reading this, it appears there are still tickets available. I know this is incredibly last-minute (we're last-minute people) but email me privately if either of you have any interest in going!

15 years ago

shiny

Veteran

Angie - I'm particularly interested in your guidance on this one! Are jeans going to be okay? I'm hoping so....

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Pull out all the stops, Shiny! Hands down I was going to suggest the Paris jacket. Oh well, your NL jacket is also beautiful. Add straight leg jeans, spectator pumps and your new grey blouse. Voila! KILLER outfit.

Have a wonderful time

Antje

What a great occasion! You'll look swell, Shiny, love the outfit ideas. For the shoes, I would go with the red ones, because they are probably better for walking than the spectator pumps (although those are killer!). I think the snakeskin flats would be too much with the top. Have fun!!

Okay - I'll see how it all looks together later .... I am leaning towards the grey specators - even if they kill me by the end of the night!!! They are adorable.

And they ARE comfy... just not sure how comfy yet, since I haven't tested them out. They are higher than the red ones, bit higher than I normally wear, but have a stacked heel (I think that's what you call it) so I can walk without tottering.

Violet

Active Member

Hi Shiny! I think your choice of outfit is fantastic! If you don't wear the spectators, I think the red shoes would be a really nice pop of color. Have a great time!

I'm jealous, I've never been to a fashion show. Seattle ladies - let's chat at our next YLF gathering about maybe attending one together, what do you think??

susan

I'm jealous. I know 2 of us are from Illinois, but are there any other YLFer's who would want to meet?

Laura

I would love to meet, Susan! Is it convenient for you to meet in downtown Chicago? Anyone else?

p.s. to Shiny: we expect a full, Tolstoyian account of the fashion show!

Eva

Shiny. let us know what you wore. I love the options suggested. Love both shoes.

Antje, great idea on YLF gathering at a fashion show. It would be cool if we found one where proceeds went to a charity. Otherwise, they are many around. Clinton Kelly does one at Macy's a few times a year. It is for the regular person, not high fashion.

julijuli

Antje - I would definitely sign up for a fashion show outing. I think there were a few at Bellevue Square happening, but I don't get out there much.

Yooohooo! Fashion shows are fun. Count me in

Super. Let's talk about it at the October Seattle YLF gathering (10/26 at noon). Maybe everyone can try and research fashion show events beforehand...

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