What to wear tonight to son's preball?

Hi All,

I always think my wardrobe is versatile for any occasion......I am struggling to decide what to wear tonight to a function prior to a school ball/prom. Teens will be in suits and ballgowns - so I don't want to pretend I am a teen. But I may end up in photos with the son and his date, and I don't know many of the parents very well.

I am thinking either my wine spot dress with knee high or camel ankle boots, or my black dress with the same, or black skinnies with a blouse and my duck egg blazer (pumps or black boots) With a bit of jewelry....and makeup...

I have also added the black floral blouse as an option with the skinnies (but I don't love this combo) or the cream jacket? I pulled out my red silk shirt as an option but it is starting to wear which I had not noticed until now - it is 9 years old so it has done well. It has life but maybe not for this occasion.

If this was summer I would have lots of options..

It is mid winter here and a cold crisp day..... so I will need hosiery and covered shoes. Linen feels wrong so my rust culottes are not right.

I have about four hours to make a call.

Thanks
Sally

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5 years ago

SarahD8

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I like the idea of the wine spot dress with camel ankle boots. You'll look polished, festive, and hip but totally different from the teens.

Also shoutout to the red silk shirt, job well done these last 9 years!

Jenn

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The wine dress! I love that one!

Brooklyn

I vote the black dress with either the ankle boots or the knee high boots. You’ll look elegant and understated.

ETA I meant the camel ankle boots. All black might look a bit dark for the occasion.

Anonymous

I like the wine dress with knee high camel boots.

Becky

I like either dress option.

Sal

Thanks - I will go for one of the dresses probably with the camel ankle boots.... I have inherited a stunning cameo necklace from my Mum that I think I will wear so I will see what that works best with.

Funny - the last two weeks I have been thinking I was done with shopping and did not feel tempted to add one single thing for the rest of winter (bar the elusive hoodie) and then suddenly today I had those urges to go and buy something new and fun.....but I haven't.

Sarah - the red blouse has been a great piece. It has been worn about 3-6 times every year and often been just the right item for dinners out or the theatre. I think I will downgrade it to a work, casual piece as it is lovely to wear. The black blouse is also showing wear (it is maybe 12 years old!!) so I might need to look for a pretty dressy blouse replacement!!

Brooklyn - I agree. The black boots on me need dark tights with a dress at the knee and it is a better casual day look....

Definitely one of the dresses! Dark sheer tights, or lace, read dressier than dark opaque tights.

Bijou

One of the dresses, whichever makes you feel happiest in. This is a special occasion, enjoy seeing DS and his date all dressed up.

Joy

What did you end up wearing? Did you get any photos? I love that kimono.

This was the choice in the end- taken when I got home. It was fun - they all looked very smart and sophisticated. My son had a great time!!

Thanks for your help - parents were mostly wearing their work clothes or smart casual.

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Neha Shukla

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I must say you have a great collection. I really like this wine dress. You can try it.

RobinF

I missed your original post but love what you ended up with. Perfect for the occasion.

Thanks Robin...it felt very appropriate and comfortable for the occasion. That is the beauty of a LBD:)

Suz

You looked great, Sal -- glad they had a fun time!

Yay-LBD for the win!

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