What I Wore to an Embassy Gala
Sharing what I wore to a black tie gala at the Italian embassy in DC this December (spoiler alert, I didn’t buy a single thing for this event!).
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Over 40: What to Wear to a Black Tie Occasion
This year, I turned 50 and so did my best friend. For my 50th, I wanted to check Las Vegas off my bucket list. For hers, she wanted to go to a black tie occasion so she could get gussied up and wear the gorgeous gown she got on mega clearance and had tailored to…
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Daytime Semiformal Looks for Grown Women
My sister was invited to an event that had a dress code of semi-formal and took place during the daytime. She shared how hard it was to find a stylish look as a grown woman, especially with a good size range. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, retirement parties, political events… there are a lot of semiformal occasions…
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Accessorizing Formalwear with Color
As I mentioned in a recent Weekend Reads, I love awards shows, including the Emmys, which took place recently. My favorite look from the evening was also the person whose speech I loved the most—Candice Bergen. I love how she was accessorizing formalwear with color. Bergen’s look is a favorite because it’s really easily translated…
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Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women: 40+ Stylish Options for Fall and Winter
Dresses, pantsuits, jumpsuits in misses, petite, tall, & plus size for women wedding guests, mother of the married. Also cocktail dresses & formalwear w/ sleeves for fall and winter
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60+ Chic Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women
‘Tis the season for weddings, and if you’re on the hunt for summer wedding guest dresses, you are not alone. It makes sense to shop early so you have time to coordinate footwear and accessories and get any tailoring completed in time. I’ve been scrolling through online boutiques and department stores and am thrilled to…
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10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number…
