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WSIW: To a 50th Birthday Party...

Sal

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Hi

A dear friend is having a party in her home this Friday night to celebrate her birthday. I asked if I should wear a party dress and she said yes (but others might not be). It is spring......and I expect to mostly be standing up.

Which one should I wear?

1) Black Sheath
2) Black, navy and cream pleated
3) Two piece floral
4) Drapy dress (mine is actually dark sea green not black)
5) Lace shirt dress (with a slip)

And below are my five footwear contenders

1)Cream sandals
2) Black pumps
3) Beige sandals
4) Jade sandals
5) Black sandals

I have a combination in mind I will probably wear... but I am interested to see what others will choose.

I have a few jewelry options and a couple of jackets or topper options as well.

Thanks in advance.
S

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Latest reply was from Staysfit

Suz

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In those circumstances I would probably wear the floral 2 piece with topper. And either the beige sandals or the jade ones. The floral reads "fun" but not "formal" to me. In the alternative I'd wear the black/ navy/ cream.

Have a wonderful time!

SarahD8

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Two-piece for the same reasons as Suz stated!
If mostly standing, I’d go with the cream sandals, but my feet are very much not used to heels any less chunky than wooden-soled clogs!

taylor

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All great choices for an evening party .
I love the Emma dress (I think this is the one that is dark sea green) and black sandals with a fun black evening bag.

Angie

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What Suz said. The floral two piece dress with the topper, and the white wedge sandals. Will that be warm enough, sweet Sal? (Our Springs are COLD).

Cee

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Take a cardie or lightweight jacket just in case it's a bit nippy.

Sal

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I have a black bolero that works with all outfits (no find), my new grey jacket and a couple of other options too (see finds)

I think it will be a mostly inside party.... I could wear black pants, kimono and heels but I want to wear a dress:)

Two other maybes

- tangerine knit dress

- bailey dress with blazer (I like this combo but I need to be feeling super confident to wear this dress)

I was actually leaning to the black lace dress with the green shoes - mostly because of sleeves and because it is a lace dress it is not as likely to be worn to summer BBQ or parties....Green shoes because I adore them and they are comfortable.

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Angie

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TANGERINE DRESS

Jane

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Oh yes the tangerine dress - stunning colour!

Jessikams

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I like the black and white dress! More festive than a plain dark color, but still looks fancy.

rachylou

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Dress 2, shoes 4... hehe, cuz I think it would be ‘loud’... and the more noise the merrier

Sisi

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Spring? Merry colors! Birthday? Merry colors! Floral dress and jade sandals.

luxymom

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Favorite option is the floral dress with black sandals. Would be a great option for a cocktail party at your friend's house.

jussie

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I would choose the floral with the green shoes as my first preference, then the tangerine dress with the either neutral shoes as my second preference. I like the festive vibe for a party at home

Bijou

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I would wear the black lace dress and green heels. I love that dress on you. Because it is dressy, it is nice to make the most of opportunities to wear special pieces like this lace dress that are too dressy to wear to more casual functions, such as a Christmas catch up with friends (for which I would save the new two piece). In addition, being its black, it is less loud than a brightly coloured dress and will not take the focus from your friend.

Sal you look AMAZING in the Bailey dress. Love this for a summer party! You have a great selection here, so all options look like winners to me.

RobinF

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I vote black lace dress with nude sandals. I am partial to lace

Colette

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All of these are great options. I vote go with your first thought; black lace dress and green sandals. Also, you look great in the Bailey dress but I know what you mean about needing to feel super confident to wear it.

Anonymous

Tangerine
Second choice is the black lace with jade shoes. I agree that this is a little more formal, which is nice for a wedding.

Sal

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Thanks all! On my phone so I might try and reply in more detail later. I will see how the weather is and my mood. I do love the tangerine but it is a va va voom number which I might not want - a few close friends st the party but also lots of acquaintances - and quite a gorgeous trendy high profile mix!!

Anonymous

Oh sorry, Sal. I misread 'birthday' and thought 'wedding'. In either case, my opinions still stand. I also like the idea of the drapy dress in sea green with heeled sandals.

Helena

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Before I saw the second round of photos, I was on team floral dress. Then I saw the second round, and I changed to team tangerine (because it might be more suitable to the weather, if it's cooler, esp. in the evening). BUT then I saw you had a sort of leaning to the lace and now I'm on team lace ... because it is beautiful and if it will have a high happiness factor as well, then that's a win-win! #nohelpatall

Staysfit

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Floral is so pretty for a Spring birthday party, so is the tangerine. I would wear the floral with jade shoes and a topper, the tangerine dress calls for neutral kicks, and some simple gold earrings. I also think lace is perfect for Spring. I personally would choose the lace dress with some fun shoes and simple earrings. Very nice options here so you will look great with any of them. I think the angled stripe dress looks stunning but maybe too formal looking for the event.