WIW: Holiday party edition - YouLookFab Forum

I went to my husband's office holiday party on Friday night. It kind of snuck up on me, so I ended up throwing something together at the last minute with the same dress I wore to this last year. I realized I couldn't remember in the least what anyone wore to this in prior years, so they probably wouldn't notice I'm re-wearing a dress, especially since it's a fairly simple LBD. Changed up the accessories a little, though, so I wouldn't feel like it was a complete retread.

I actually bought the necklace collected below at the last minute to wear with the dress, but thought it looked a little off with it. I brought it to the meetup to maybe return while I was at the mall, but decided (with everyone's help) to keep it after all. Looking forward to finding an excuse to wear it soon!

#1-3: This year's version with newish black bag, sparkly bracelet, and icy blue earrings.

#4: Last year for comparison.

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Veteran

You look beautiful! I am sure no one remembered that dress because they would have been focused on your pretty smile. The overall effect is elegant! And that lady bug necklace is really neat -- I hope you get to wear it another time on the holidays.

Sveta

What Suz said! This dress is very flattering on you and even if somebody remembers who cares if it looks that good!
The necklace is pretty - I also hope you cna find occasions to wear it soon. If you wear white button down shirts it woujld look great in the open collar.

cheryle (Dianthus)

Very pretty aubergine. I had the same issue last week and wore a dress I've worn before (not sure why that should be an issue). I couldn't remember what I had worn the last two years so figured no one else would either. Your earrings are really pretty too.

Anonymous

Lucky you to look so good in black! That's the beauty of an LBD. You can wear it over and over again with different accessories to change up your look. I love this year's rendition. You look terrific!

Jaime

Gorgeous! I love it! I doubt anyone will notice unless you stand next to a big group photo of last year's event.

jackiec

Wow!! You look gorgeous!!! I totally agree - if we can't remember what the others wore, why would they remember us??? And that's a fab dress. I love your hair too.

Thistle

Beautiful! And yes, fab way to wear the dress again, and I am certain no one will know. Ideal, too, as I am never a fan of buying clothes for a once a year wear.

citygirldc

Good choice to keep that necklace. I think you look great and that dress fits you perfectly.

Sara L.

You look great! The dress is very flattering on you. I love the patterned tights with it too. So fun. I'm sure no one remembered. I can barely remember what I've worn to our office party in past years and have no idea what anyone else wore.

Astrid

You look fantastic! Fabulous dress and like the others said, I don't think anyone remembered. The necklace is fab too.

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Killer

You look sensational - this year and last. xo

Dee

I love that peplum! You look fantastic. Both years' versions look great but something about how you styled it this year with the sleeker bag and more noticeable tights is even better. Can't wait to see it next time with the necklace too!

rachylou

Pretty! Fit is nice, the peplum is fun - as are the stockings. A good dress.

crutcher

You do something great to the LBD...I hope you enjoyed yourself and enjoyed being absolutely fab...

Sal

Lovely all round!!

That is a stunning dress on you.

I had a dinner out last week that snuck up on me and I ended up throwing together an outfit too. Funny how that can happen.

Joy

The dress is beautiful on you. My DH would be thrilled if I wore the same dress every year and save money :). Your dress is definitely worth repeating.

Firecracker (Sharan)

You look stunning in that dress, Aubergine. I'm glad you got to wear it again! The jewelry, your black bag, cool hosiery, and sleek pumps all create an elegant look. Last year's version was beautiful, too.
I'm thinking of re-wearing a dress to my company holiday party, too. It would be what I wore the year before last.

MuseumGal

I'm sure all anyone noticed is how FAB you look. Fun tights too. And you know I'm on board with the sparkly jewelry!

Aubergine

Thanks, everyone! Yay for versatile LBDs! Who knows -- maybe I'll end up wearing it to this thing next year too. This one was something like $30 on sale at Ann Taylor last year, so definitely a good deal. I actually just realized my link to the dress from last year still works, even though it's sold out, so here it is in Finds in case anyone wants a better picture of it.

Dianthus, I saw your party thread and meant to comment, but got distracted. You looked gorgeous!

Naz and Dee, I like the necklace even better now that it's gotten real-life YLF approval!

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Jenny H

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You look great! I think we sometimes put unnecessary emphasis on "new" when nobody but ourselves cares. I think it makes so much sense to rewear one super great dress (like your LBD) than to try to buy a new one just for the novelty. Well done!