WSIW: Garden Party and Art Exhibition

I love dressing up and my life does not allow it as much as I would like.

On Friday night a neighbour and friend is having an Art Exhibition in her home (she is the artist) and we are going. It is March, so warm during the day but cooling in the evening. I know a few people going and want to look great!! I would not wear stiletto heels in her home but wedge or block heels are fine.

On Sunday my parents celebrate 50 years of marriage and we are farewelling our family home (and farm). 120 guests for a catered finger food lunch in the garden. My family are in general not that dressy, but I am giving a speech and sort of a host. I will be in photos. It is a big day. It is likely to be warm and sunny, but there is shade. Comfy shoes will be needed as I will be running around and we will be in and outside.

-Black floral two piece dress

black, cream and navy pleated dress

- Bailey 44 dress with grey jacket (bit body con without for these occasions)
- blue floral dress,
- polka dot dress
- wrap dress (mine is sea green not black
- culottes, black top and maybe EF sandals (and jewelry)
- white black and grey floral dress

I have put up the options in finds below and the potential footwear choices as well that are appropriate and comfortable enough.

I am leaning towards the first two options but am open to ideas!!

What should I wear?

Thanks in advance...

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5 years ago

Adriana

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I feel that culottes are arty.
For your parents day a dress. Some thoughts: are you in the sun a lot of time?, you want to forget about the outfit ( not adjusting straps, skirts moving, etc ( that happens with mine) ).
I wish you a happy day, wonderful occassion.

rachylou

I also like the culottes for the artist open house and the black and white dress for the family party.

Sal

Thanks Adriana - there is a lot of shade where the party will be....I do know what you mean re adjustments.

I am thinking the pleated dress would be fun with the cream wedge sandals... I do need a strapless bra with it but that is fine. The polka dots could also work for a garden party setting.

Thanks Rachy - yes I think either the culottes with the black heel sandals or maybe the black floral two piece for the art exhibition. The jade green would be another contender as well.

The white floral I like but more for everyday, the blue floral is maybe a bit too casual and the Bailey 44 might be a bit too fitted (better for different sort of occasions).

anne

I think I like the pleated dress for one of them...

taylor

I love the Emma dress with the duck egg blazer for layering and the cooler evening along with the black ankle strap sandals.

Brooklyn

I like the pleated dress for the art exhibition because it’s arty and interesting. If it’s too cool, the Bailey and jacket.

For the lunch I like the floral 2 piece dress.

Joy

I like the pleated midi dress for this event.

Thanks all.

I still haven't decided - I will see what I feel like tonight. I could wear the same for both as it is a completely different group of people at both events.

I love the culottes and they (or the jade dress) would be my safe option especially tonight. But I wear them regularly so I want to wear something that doesn't see so much wear... I have worn the two piece a few times but it is so much fun and summery!!

I need some more nights out:)

Sara L.

I'm thinking maybe the black floral with the Eileen Fisher sandals for your parent's party. I'd have to see them together to be sure. The sandals look comfortable for being on your feet and the floral pattern seems appropriate for a garden party.

The pleated dress seems fun for the art showing since you want to wear something that doesn't get as much use.

Stagiaire Fash

I love your Oxfords. No idea if you can work them in, but they're great.

Agree with above suggestions of culottes for art.

Didn't you just say in another post that the blue floral dress is on its way out? That doesn't sound good for such a big event.

I've just noticed that I may be too late and it might be after the fact. I hope you wore the Bailey 44.

Fashintern - The Art Exhibition is tonight and the party Sunday (it is Friday morning here).

The blue dress is showing signs of wear - not obviously - but I have discounted it (sadly because I love it!).

I am just going to go with my mood as I get ready tonight as in all honestly I could wear jeans and a nice top.....

Sunday is more important - comfy shoes, dress that photographs well, and something that makes me feel confident.

Sara- I think the EF sandals will work with the black floral - I hope so - I do love the oxfords but I feel like sleeveless calls for sandals?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

OOOH. Very fun, and congrats to your parents. That's tremendous.

Bandage dress and duck egg blazer for the art event
Two-piece dress for your parents event

Your choice of footwear

Let us know what you wear! You'll look KILLER no matter what.

Bijou

I love what Angie has picked.the two piece is stunning on you and so perfect for your parents party.

Art exhbition was last night and lots of fun. It ended up being a wet and warm night and I wore....

the culottes, brown sandals, blue silky tee, long blue glass beads, hoop earrings. Mostly because I received about four phone calls as I was getting ready and time was very short and I knew this outfit was a winner from last week wearing it.

I wanted to wear the pleated dress but I just had a thought that I might be dressier than the host (I would have been the dressiest except for the host and her daughters).

Tomorrow will be sunny - I am also checking with my sisters as to what they are wearing as I want to coordinate without being the same

I will report back tomorrow:)

The party was a success. I wore the pleated dress with cream sandals along with blue sparkling earrings and a family opal ring.

I tried on the Black floral and this dress and Jon said to wear the pleated - my two sisters were both wearing florals so I was keen to wear something different.

It was comfortable and warm enough ( I think about 20-24 c during the day).

Thanks for the help - it made it fun.

Lesson- don’t leave getting ready to the end as you always get interruptions.

Sounds like it all went really well despite the rush. I know you looked gorgeous.

Sounds like a splendid weekend, with just the right outfits. The outfit with the culottes is nothing I would’ve put together, but I bet you looked great.

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