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Formal Outfits | The Edit
4/12/2017
With
spring come weddings, proms, etc. Choosing an outfit for all this formal events
can be quite hard and stressful so I thought I'd share a post talking about all
the details a formal outfit has to have in order to be perfect for the
occasion.
THE DRESS
The
dress, or even a suit if you prefer, is the most important piece in every
outfit. It will be the main focus of attention and the piece that will play the
most important role in your overall look. There is no perfect dress for formal
events; what I'd recommend is choosing one that looks great on you, that makes
you feel comfortable and confident and that's easy to style and accessorize.
Your dress choice can also vary depending on the occasion you are dressing for;
in my case, I have a pretty casual wedding in June and I've bought a nice (over
the knee length) dress as the wedding itself doesn't require a long dress.
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| Ted Baker / Zara / Miss Parisienne / Asos / Self Portrait |
THE SHOES
Finding
the perfect shoes can be one of the most difficult parts of your outfit
hunting. They need to be nice and need to compliment the dress beautifully.
They also need to be comfortable; you'll be in these shoes for a long time and
you don't want them to hurt your feet. If you want to wear heels but you are
not good at them, go for shoes with a chunky heel and a bit of platform. You
can also go for a nice pair of flats if you don't feel comfortable wearing
heels. If you have that perfect pair of heels that you trust (in my case a pair
of black stilettos) wear them to all your formal events, a nice shoe never goes
out of style.
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| Ted Baker / River Island / New Look / Gianvitto Rossi / Oxitaly |
THE BAG
Not too
big and not too small, that's how the perfect formal bag is. I know there are
some really nice tiny bags out there, but sometimes they are not the most
practical. Find a bag that will fit your essentials (such as your phone, your
card holder and other things you might need) and that will compliment the dress
beautifully. I'd also recommend you find one with a strap; clutches look really
nice but you can get bored of them sometimes and you may need to wear them over
your shoulder. If your dress and shoes are pretty simple, a statement bag could
make your look shine.
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| Karen Millen / Valentino / Asos / Parfois / Mango |
THE JEWELLERY
This part
can be totally different depending on the person. I personally like more
minimal jewellery and that what I'd wear to a formal event; a nice pair of
earring and a bracelet are my choices for the summer wedding I'm going to.
However, if you like more statement jewellery go for it; it will add your
personal touch to your outfit and will make it stand out over the others. Also,
you don't have to spend a lot of money in jewellery, places like Asos and
Parfois have a great selection at a great price point.
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| Parfois / Topshop / Miss Selfridge / Ted Baker / Parfois |
THE OTHERS
Your
makeup and your body also play an important role in the overall look of your
outfit. Choosing the right makeup can make your outfit even more special; don't
go too natural or too dramatic, just wear something nice that will make you
feel great. The condition of your body is also pretty important; make sure you
shave, exfoliate and moisturize before the event. If you are really fair, a bit
of self-tanner or a shimmering / tanning body oil could be your best friends
(if you have any recommendations for really fair skin please let them in the
comments bellow)…
LAURA
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