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[fashionx]

Ok, I got this gorgeous floral dress for my cocktail gala that I'm going to Thursday. It's a big event, at the Ritz with famous guests, and is put on by the fashion professional organization of which I'm on the board of directors.

Besides the dress I don't want to buy anything new, so working with what I have. But if you have an idea I don't post, share it anyway I might have something.

First, here's the dress - deciding if I want to belt it?

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[fashionx]

Belt options

Skinny magenta, patent look
Skinny gold glitter, braided leather
Wide magenta, elastic material

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[fashionx]

I'm wearing leggings right now but will be wearing opaque black tights.

Here are my shoe options...
Blue suede peep toe booties
Black suede ankle booties
Gold snakeskin high back heels
Purple snakeskin heels

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[fashionx]

Last shoe

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[fashionx]

Necklace options

Dark jeweled flower
Silver jewel fringe

Something else?

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[fashionx]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear my hair down, blown out with some volume. I never wear it down anymore because of the baby.

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No belt and purple shoes.

[callmehales]

Nov 10, 2015 15:20:14 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

No belt and purple shoes.

ditto.  and maybe no necklace, what about great earrings OR a cool headband/fascinator type thing?

[ilovedpp]

Nov 10, 2015 15:20:14 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

No belt and purple shoes.

Ditto. And the flower necklace.

[fashionx]

Nov 10, 2015 16:15:00 GMT -5 callmehales said:

Nov 10, 2015 15:20:14 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

No belt and purple shoes.

ditto.  and maybe no necklace, what about great earrings OR a cool headband/fascinator type thing?

The only good headband/fascinator I have is from my wedding and wouldn't work with this dress. I like that idea though. I might be able to put something together with some tulle I have around here... we'll see.

Otherwise leaning towards the flower necklace.

[bimbi284]

Blue suede shoes, skinny magenta belt, black floral necklace (or maybe no necklace?)

[sa]

Pretty dress. Looks like Ted Baker, is it?

Anyway, I like the purple or gold shoes, but I'd prefer a black patent belt. Do you have one?

I'd skip the necklace. The black gets lost with the pattern on the dress, and the other one takes away from the pattern. Do you have a big cuff bracelet you could wear?

BTW - how are you and how is the baby? I've been MIA for the last 10 months minus a couple of pop-ins here and there.

[dreamcrisp1]

I'd do no necklace and skinny magenta belt. I'm iffy on shoes. Black would be my choice.

[fashionx]

Nov 10, 2015 21:04:39 GMT -5 sa said:

Pretty dress. Looks like Ted Baker, is it?

Anyway, I like the purple or gold shoes, but I'd prefer a black patent belt. Do you have one?

I'd skip the necklace. The black gets lost with the pattern on the dress, and the other one takes away from the pattern. Do you have a big cuff bracelet you could wear?

BTW - how are you and how is the baby? I've been MIA for the last 10 months minus a couple of pop-ins here and there.

Thanks! The dress is by Taylor - but it does kinda remind me of Ted Baker. I don't have a skinny black belt, but I'm sure I could pick that up at Target easily.

I have this great black leather cuff with laser cut flowers - that actually would work great.

Doing well and baby E is great, thank you! It's been such a whirlwind the past few months, she'll be 4 months old next week and I'm in awe. How are you??

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fashionx Love the cuff with the dress.

Your little one is so cute. Look at all that hair too!

Things are good. Lots of changes for me. We moved to be near family. My little one is finally getting a bit easier, which is why I'm revisiting this place again. Time flies!

[fashionx]

sa omg I can't believe he is 10 months already, so crazy! That's got to be nice to be close to your family though.

[ilovebed]

I like the blue booties. No belt. And a bold earring instead of necklace. I also like the cuff you posted.

[bethaboo]

Skinny magenta belt. No necklace - earrings and/or a bracelet instead. Do you have black heels? I'm not loving any of the shoe options.

[magdala]

Skinny magenta belt, black cuff. I would do black shoes with black tights or the purple shoes with nude hose.

[fashionx]

I also have black pointy toe pumps. That could be an option. I think a color would be fun though, especially for the event. If it were a wedding or something more toned down I think black with black tights makes sense. I'm between the blue booties or the purple heels now.

I think I'll skip the necklace, you guys are right it takes away from the print.

[bimbi284]

Nov 11, 2015 9:20:39 GMT -5 fashionx said:

I also have black pointy toe pumps. That could be an option. I think a color would be fun though, especially for the event. If it were a wedding or something more toned down I think black with black tights makes sense. I'm between the blue booties or the purple heels now.

I think I'll skip the necklace, you guys are right it takes away from the print.

I think the blue booties are edgier, which I think works for that kind of event in Chicago. The purple ones, while cute, could easily be worn for a wedding also.

[DaisyCakes]

I'd do the blue booties, I agree with bimbi that it's an edgier look. I'd find a black belt and go with the cuff.

[fashionx]

Nov 11, 2015 10:20:57 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Nov 11, 2015 9:20:39 GMT -5 fashionx said:

I also have black pointy toe pumps. That could be an option. I think a color would be fun though, especially for the event. If it were a wedding or something more toned down I think black with black tights makes sense. I'm between the blue booties or the purple heels now.

I think I'll skip the necklace, you guys are right it takes away from the print.

I think the blue booties are edgier, which I think works for that kind of event in Chicago. The purple ones, while cute, could easily be worn for a wedding also.

Yeah you're right. And funny because I did buy the purple shoes for a wedding!

[FormerCityGirl]

Nov 11, 2015 12:14:40 GMT -5 fashionx said:

Nov 11, 2015 10:20:57 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

I think the blue booties are edgier, which I think works for that kind of event in Chicago. The purple ones, while cute, could easily be worn for a wedding also.

Yeah you're right. And funny because I did buy the purple shoes for a wedding!

Black cuff, blue booties, no necklace, or earrings.  Use a fun clutch instead.  Don't over-style.  Play with your makeup and hair.  Don't let earrings get lost in your hair or a necklace in your dress.  Do a fun lip that plays off the dress since it's on trend.   Don't over-style for the carpet.  Those always stands out in photos.  Sometimes less can be more.