dress me for a murder mystery party

[beerlover]

Our friends are having a murder mystery party at the end of April. The theme is "boutique style Hawaiian resort, season 1 White Lotus vibes." My character is to be the wife of a car salesman from Las Vegas (who is actually an undercover hotel reviewer). The description says that basically I am there for the ride to "enjoy the views, eat the dinners, and drink the free cocktails" (sounds a lot like me in real life, lol).

What would you wear to something like this? I'm not fashionable whatsoever. This is our first year going to this party but everyone takes it very seriously and dresses up and plays their parts so I want to try my best.

[krystee]

I’d probably go for tacky/loud Hawaiian dress, lei, big sunglasses, big hair, too much makeup, if your friends are more of the fun/casual/silly type. If it’s like ultra fancy dinner party, that may not be the vibe.

[sproctopus]

I'd lean pretty heavy into Jennifer Coolidge vibes, especially given their White Lotus description.

[starburst604]

Fun! I love murder mystery parties. I think you could go with the tropical White Lotus vibe and it’s likely not SO serious how you actually dress for your assigned role. Something you would wear to a tropical resort. Think flowy and flowery.

[bunnies]

Dang, I used to have this beautiful vintage Hawaiian dress with an obi-ish style sash in the back. Idk anything about a white lotus, but if I still had that dress, I'd wear it.

[aprilsails]

Definitely go heavy on the resort wear with that description. The brighter the better. I have a bright red maxi dress I would wear. I also think you could get away with a sleeveless jumpsuit or a short cocktail dress if it’s bright, floral or glittery (no black). If you have mega large sunglasses or a hat I would bring them too. Same goes for a big brash purse.

That sounds like so much fun. I hope you have a great time.

[Bad Dingo]

Definitely a flowy kaftan.

www.joyfolie.com/products/galina-kaftan-in-seaglass-1?currency=USD&variant=39635703431226&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtbofT0VjpRS0MhAuRG_LE8z9vhWHf3RKNH7ZPepSHwByxE0deeKuppMAaAtl6EALw_wcB

www.anthropologie.com/shop/farm-rio-pineapple-garden-kaftan-maxi-dress?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=040&searchparams=q%3Dkaftan&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

www.anthropologie.com/shop/rujuta-sheth-kaftan?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=066&searchparams=q%3Dkaftan&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1

[rachers]

Agree with flowy kaftan or a jumpsuit. You could even do a neutral jumpsuit (I’m visioning white for some reason) with really fun accessories.

Sounds like a fun party!

[beerlover]

Thanks for the ideas so far, everyone! It's definitely a fun, casual party. When I said that people take it seriously, they aren't judgmental or anything. They just try their best to dress up and get into the character!

[jane6672]

I’d be tempted to breeze around in a loud print swimsuit with a flowing caftan and wet hair twisted up.

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Dress like one of the Golden Girls.

[meli554]

I immediately thought of Birdie Jay from Glass Onion: Knives Out

[okla]

If I had the funds, I would wear this, which is a version of a dress Alexandra Daddario’s character wore in White Lotus. I’ve been obsessed with it since I watched season 1 a few months ago.

www.anthropologie.com/shop/devotion-twins-embroidered-ella-tunic-dress?color=067&size=S&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google-Mobile&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=m&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi7O5xRrlV15umrXae3xHhbyN&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi7O5xRrlV15umrXae3xHhbyN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtbof47yvcJLsWPhde7dPj2L7mX-HfNzlLSgqJqhpK3lW4F1dly3JyB_8aAsNWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

[goldengirlz]

okla

Tuckernuck has a similar one for about half the price:

tnuck.com/products/exclusive-red-salma-dress?variant=43472376987870

[sonrisa]

I'd hit up a few thrift stores for the craziest thing that qualifies

Or buy this from Target and then use it as my over swim suit pool/beach dress this summer:
www.target.com/p/women-s-flutter-short-sleeve-embroidered-kaftan-a-line-dress-knox-rose/-/A-88387750?preselect=86932977#lnk=sametab

Or this if you are short and have great legs: (I'm tall and long waisted so I'd be flashing my undies. Not a good look)
www.target.com/p/women-s-dolman-sleeve-loose-drawstring-dress-cupshe-blue/-/A-87447986?preselect=87447985#lnk=sametab

[underwaterrhymes]

I’d wear this jumpsuit:
IDK why, but the link keeps breaking, but it’s this hot pink Julia Jordan jumpsuit from Nordstrom.




With these sunglasses:

www.amazon.com/Dollger-Oversized-Sunglasses-Fashion-Protection/dp/B0855LQ7DZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?crid=359I3S6KASEBO&keywords=big+sunglasses+for+women+oversized&qid=1680607024&sprefix=big+sun%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-15

And this hat:

www.amazon.com/FURTALK-Womens-Travel-Foldable-Summer/dp/B079NC3YK4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2A08ERJ6EP0KF&keywords=big+straw+hats+for+women&qid=1680607060&sprefix=big+straw+hat%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOE5CWVlQRFU3SUxPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY1MzI5RDdBQUtNTkY0MFNIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0OTAwNDQxMFVLQjM0TFJPVEE3JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I suck at shoes because I’m a comfort over fashion person, but I think I’d wear something like these:


www.lillypulitzer.com/good-as-gold-wedge/889069857493.html?71700000104928337;s.a=GOOGLE;p.a=71700000104928337;as.a=;c.n=Shopping-PMax-All-Accessories-All;p.n=Shopping-PMax-All-Accessories-All;as.n=;qpb=1&bidkw=&dvc=m&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-PMax-All-Accessories-All&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKtQ7gYkQl6QmlT27Fs8UmVwxN2MI_cMWnkGmZYYGwLkXDlyzta8inoaAsb7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

oh, and I can’t wear earrings, but you should wear big fun gold earrings, like these:

www.amazon.com/Triple-Earrings-Dangle-Filigree-Earring/dp/B07JR2RM2C/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?crid=2274US4RJ8AFA&keywords=big+gold+earrings&qid=1680608329&sprefix=big+gold+%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-21

[arielroux]

To piggy back off underwaterrhymes post above…I own a Julia Jordan jumpsuit. I actually think it’s that specific style, just in black lace. It is SO FLATTERING. I wore it to a wedding in the fall and received so many compliments on it. Even if you don’t buy it for this event, consider buying it in general. Side note though - unless you’re like 5’10” you’ll likely need to get it hemmed. Because LAWD is it long!

[nicolewi]

Whatever you wear, it sounds like your character should go over-the-top and be a little bit tacky.,

Sounds fun!!

[underwaterrhymes]

Alternatively, you could wear this kaftan. I chose stuff that I’d wear again, but this is cheaper and you could wear it at the pool.

www.amazon.com/Gypsie-Paisley-Kaftan-Polyester-Dresses/dp/B08LK2GWQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_25?crid=Y2UXUPSCG3OO&keywords=kaftan&qid=1680608763&sprefix=kaftan%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-25

[eb777888]

Apr 3, 2023 21:25:03 GMT -5 meli554 said:

I immediately thought of Birdie Jay from Glass Onion: Knives Out

YES!!!!!! This.

[livinitup]

That sounds fun. I have made an effort to dress for our neighbor’s Jimmy Buffet summer party and it was fun. I leaned hard into Hawaiian theme. The best part was the bright florals and big boobs. I highly recommend it.

[rupertpenny]

Apr 3, 2023 20:40:05 GMT -5 Bad Dingo said:

Definitely a flowy kaftan.

This is the only answer.

I know I, personally, and getting my body caftan-ready for summer.

[beerlover]

Thanks everyone! I have a couple floral dresses at home that could work, or I'll get a caftan on Amazon (some of these linked are SO nice but I don't want to spend a lot). Oversized hat, sunglasses, done.

[shauni27]

rupertpenny, thank you for sharing that brilliant piece. So good!

[bugandbibs]

My kids know summer is finally here when I break out my caftan. So fun and wearable.