SIMPLE TIPS FOR DRESSING FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Ferial Youakim, CMIC
President of #AICI 2019-2021 | Speaker | Author | Philanthropist | Global Influencer & Leader | Entrepreneur | ByFERIAL & Empower Global Group Founder | Author of Beyond Beauty
Ready to perfect your special occasion style? Whether you’re dressing for a party, dinner, gala, celebration, fundraiser, or other festive events, it can be hard to decipher what attire is most appropriate and how sophisticated your look should be. What if there were some simple tips you could implement for formal, semi-formal, casual, smart, dressy casual, white tie, black tie, cocktail, and more to ensure the perfect look? In this post, we’ll guide you through some of the common fool-proof tips for dressing for special occasions to make dressing easier and to make sure you feel confident and make an impact!
COMFORT
One of the biggest tips for special occasion dressing is so simple: find something that you love! The truth is that if you love it and it makes you feel good, then you cannot go wrong. Special occasions are tricky, because so often we wear an outfit we’ve never worn before. In these cases, common faux pas are wearing something that is too tight, too loose, too casual, or simply out of your seasonal color scheme and makes you feel drab, or like something isn’t quite right. If you are dressing for a special occasion, make sure to wear something you know you’re going to be comfortable in!
VERSATILITY
Next, pay attention to the environment and the weather. This is where you want to go for versatility. Versatility (like a jumpsuit or pants and blouse combo) can help you style up or dress down for various occasions and also environments. It allows for layering and accessorizing to meet the needs and demands of the occasion.
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THE LBD
Black is a color that you will not go wrong with. It is slimming, framing, and enhancing. A little black dress is a tried and tested friend that can be styled for any occasion. It can be sleek, chic, formal, or fancy, and you can dress it up or dress it down. Learn about your body shape to find the perfectly tailored little black dress, and never get stressed about dressing up for a special occasion again!
THE DETAILS
A well-put-together look is often the result of attention to detail. Accessorizing appropriately comes down to the event type you are attending and your signature style. Are you more comfortable in a sleek bun or face-framing curls? Do you feel sexy or powerful in stilettos? Does your face feel more natural in gold, silver, or colorful and sparkly statement accessories? Are you more comfortable in a trench coat or a pashmina wrap??
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