help dress me

[LoveTrains]

I am going to a fundraiser on Friday night. The invite says "festive cocktail attire."

HELP! What do I wear? I was thinking about wearing this emerald green dress I have but I am wondering if its too summer-y. I got it from eshakti and its liek a crisp poplin material. Keep in mind I will be in a hotel ballroom, but it is December in Boston.

[sa]

You have a picture of it?

[lindsaymg]

The easiest option would be a LBD, colorful shoes, sparkly jewelry.

[liveintheville]

Since it's in Boston, I'm guessing that the majority will be wearing black so I wouldn't be too concerned about meeting the "festive" requirements. But I think a green dress will be fine.

[ddi741]

If you want to buy something new, I just bought this in blue, for a wedding I have to go to,  but red is great.

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[LoveTrains]

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[LoveTrains]

I will probably do the black dress...you are right that lots of folks will be in black I think. But guys aren't even wearing suits to this...so that is the only thing holding me back.

[sa]

You look great in the dress, but I do think it looks a bit summery.

I say you can never go wrong with black (of course this is coming from someone with a wardrobe that is 75% black).

[rikki]

Is it the Celebration for Kids event? If it is, I will be there!

ETA-  Love the green dress and you look great, but I would go with black! 

[wanderlustfoodie]

How cute you guys are together! I like the dress and it fits you nicely but does look a bit too summery. Black is one of my least favorite colors so I'm not going to jump on the LBD bandwagon so anything colorful in a heavier fabric would work well, too.

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Dec 4, 2013 15:39:21 GMT -5 ddi741 said:

If you want to buy something new, I just bought this in blue, for a wedding I have to go to,  but red is great.

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Great taste!  I have this dress in the "raisin" purple color (listed on site separately on sale).  It's my favorite dress I own.

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Oh and I agree with the others, I love the green dress but I think it looks too casual and/or off-season for the occasion.

I think the material is what is the deal breaker for me.

[LoveTrains]

Dec 4, 2013 17:32:07 GMT -5 rikki said:

Is it the Celebration for Kids event? If it is, I will be there!

ETA-  Love the green dress and you look great, but I would go with black! 

Nope its for the Max Courage Curriculum and it's at the Liberty Hotel. 

[explorer2001]

It fits you well. I like the green, but in a satin, taffeta, something shiny or sparkling.

FWIW, I wore an emerald dress to our company Christmas party last year, but it was shiny satin and cut as a cocktail dress. So its not the color its the material IMHO that's the issue.

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@blushnbashful & ddi741 - loving those dresses! VERY cute, and also clasic.