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Home » Packing for a Special Event: Black

Packing for a Special Event: Black

July 5, 2013
 

For a  business event that is quite dressy, this ensemble below would be wonderful.  And I particularly like this whole assortment of clothes, because it is all very suitable for those of us who do not have a well-defined waistline.  Do remember, this much unrelieved black relies heavily on judicious and generous accessorizing to avoid looking monastic…You may not feel comfortable wearing a black dress to some occasions; I see them more and more at weddings – but of course now many brides dress their attendants in black, which opens up the possibility for the guests also.  It’s all about how comfortable you will feel – that’s the only standard that ultimately matters.

 

Dress-  Rebecca Taylor,  Earrings- Majorica, Bag – L’Aura, Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Coat – Prada

 

Tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, Pants – Coast, Cardigan – Acne, Watch- Tissot, Loafers – Stuart Weitzman, Bag- Tumi

 

 

Jan

 

Black and white marled sweater- Etoile Isabel Marant, Black jeans – cne, Earrings- Georg Jensen, Scarf – Stephan Schneider, Black silk blouse –Diane Von Furstenberg, Black sweatshirt sweater – T by Alexander Wang, Bracelet – Chan Luu, Tweed skirt – Proenza Schouler, Dress – T by Alexander Wang, Brooch – Georg Jensen

 

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  1. Duchesse says

    July 5, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Despite my summer ban on blogging I of course cannot resist yours, so devoured "Special Occasion-Black" then this one. Re the "Black", thought, Well of course I could dress like this if I had the cash to buy a Prada coat, and felt little pang that can't do that anymore. Then, read the "White" post with the Bean wardrobe and thought But these clothes don't light a spark in me (except for marinières). What is a woman to do? It's quite a challenge to find interesting, well-made pieces in the mid-range. I'm cheating my special occasion with a few hoarded pieces (original Halston, etc.) and vintage.

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  2. Anonymous says

    July 5, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Instead of the Prada Coat I would do a wonderful cashmere wrap. More versatile and cost effective and easier to pack. Of course living in Florida, we don't spend for special coats….
    The Prada is beautiful though….

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  3. Kare says

    July 5, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Prada coat is on sale for less than half.

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  4. Duchesse says

    July 8, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    @ Kare: Yes, on YOOX link Janice provided- if lucky enough to be size 6.

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  5. Brenda Palmeri says

    December 19, 2016 at 6:55 am

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