Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA

Claire_Dior · Aug 20th, 2007, 05:12 PM

I need help on getting an outfit including dress, shose and purse for a black tie event in mid October. I always like the bright, colorful and sexy evening wear but my date think I should keep it down a bit.

I am thinking lamb skin Chanel on the purse but didn't want to spent a lot on the dress.
Can anyone help?

TIA

lv-lover · Aug 20th, 2007, 07:12 PM

What's your budget for the dress and shoes?

mr. couturier · Aug 20th, 2007, 07:54 PM

And what color is the purse?

Claire_Dior · Aug 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM

I am thinking about a black mini flap w/ gold hardware. But if I see a good dress with other color then I may change the color of the purse.

Claire_Dior · Aug 21st, 2007, 10:31 AM

The Notte by Marchesa dress that pchans is considering and just love it!!! But I don't know if I want to spent that much on the dress since I can't really wear it after this event. Anyone know other designer has similiar dress?

lulunewyork · Aug 21st, 2007, 12:48 PM

Hi Claire! I would love to help- but I think we need more background on your event and what type of crowd will be at the black tie event. Will it be an older crowd (warranting conservative dress), will it be mixed? Is it a fundraiser or wedding?

Claire_Dior · Aug 23rd, 2007, 04:16 PM

It's a R&D award night at a ballroom. I am going as a guest with my bf. I don't have much information on people's age but I believe people would need at least in their mid/late 20s or above to get this award. At least the other people in my b.f.'s team are in their 30-40s.

Claire_Dior · Aug 23rd, 2007, 04:19 PM

I still have no idea on the budget~
Because if I find something I like that can last me a while then I would invest. But I haven't find the dress that I have to have!

lulunewyork · Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:20 PM

Hi Claire

For a black-tie event, you can probably go daring with a long, jewel-toned gown
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/24395

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2905170/...bo=6001768&P=1

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...82560&ev19=1:5

Metallic is an on-trend thing:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23361

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...86121&ev19=1:9

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2935755/...bo=6001768&P=3

I've seen some people rocking the little black dress at these things. And if you're young enough, I think you could definitely get away with it:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23697

For the safest bet, and if you want to blend in, you can't go wrong with a full length black gown (that way you can let your bling and your bag shine).
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/18628

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23184

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...20462&ev19=2:3 (this one is on sale for $88!!!)

Hope these give you some ideas

lulunewyork · Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:21 PM

sorry i was a dork and posted this twice. my computer sucks :(

SPOILEDkiwi · Aug 30th, 2007, 12:25 AM

wow the BV and Cavalli gowns are TDF!!

Ladybug09 · Aug 31st, 2007, 05:47 PM

Me personally, I would rock a women's tuxedo with the Jewelry hardware to make it pop, hair slicked back in a bun if long red lips, and a pointy toe pump.

Claire_Dior · Sep 11th, 2007, 03:33 AM

i got this
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...740cat14420742

Claire_Dior · Sep 17th, 2007, 11:53 AM

I got the new navy vera wang dress from the NM Trunk show!

anna1323 · Sep 18th, 2007, 04:19 AM

Hi,

I think that leather could also suit for the black tie as now winter is also upcoming. This will keep you warm and comfortable so why not to have alook over the leather clothes at www.leathericon.com

Thanx
Anna

Aug 20th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#1
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA I need help on getting an outfit including dress, shose and purse for a black tie event in mid October. I always like the bright, colorful and sexy evening wear but my date think I should keep it down a bit. I am thinking lamb skin Chanel on the purse but didn't want to spent a lot on the dress. Can anyone help? TIA

Aug 20th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#2
lv-lover Member	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA What's your budget for the dress and shoes? __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Aug 20th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#3
mr. couturier Fashionista Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA And what color is the purse? __________________ "Like a Parisian punkette, which means a kind of bourgeois, a little chic, elegant and some kind of accident can happen.” -Jean Paul Gaultier

Aug 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM	#4
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA I am thinking about a black mini flap w/ gold hardware. But if I see a good dress with other color then I may change the color of the purse.

Aug 21st, 2007, 10:31 AM	#5
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA The Notte by Marchesa dress that pchans is considering and just love it!!! But I don't know if I want to spent that much on the dress since I can't really wear it after this event. Anyone know other designer has similiar dress?

Aug 21st, 2007, 12:48 PM	#6
lulunewyork Member	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA Hi Claire! I would love to help- but I think we need more background on your event and what type of crowd will be at the black tie event. Will it be an older crowd (warranting conservative dress), will it be mixed? Is it a fundraiser or wedding?

Aug 23rd, 2007, 04:16 PM	#7
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA It's a R&D award night at a ballroom. I am going as a guest with my bf. I don't have much information on people's age but I believe people would need at least in their mid/late 20s or above to get this award. At least the other people in my b.f.'s team are in their 30-40s.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 04:19 PM	#8
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA I still have no idea on the budget~ Because if I find something I like that can last me a while then I would invest. But I haven't find the dress that I have to have!

Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:20 PM	#9
lulunewyork Member	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA Hi Claire For a black-tie event, you can probably go daring with a long, jewel-toned gown http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/24395 http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2905170/...bo=6001768&P=1 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...82560&ev19=1:5 Metallic is an on-trend thing: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23361 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...86121&ev19=1:9 http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2935755/...bo=6001768&P=3 I've seen some people rocking the little black dress at these things. And if you're young enough, I think you could definitely get away with it: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23697 For the safest bet, and if you want to blend in, you can't go wrong with a full length black gown (that way you can let your bling and your bag shine). http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/18628 http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/23184 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...20462&ev19=2:3 (this one is on sale for $88!!!) Hope these give you some ideas

Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:21 PM	#10
lulunewyork Member	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA sorry i was a dork and posted this twice. my computer sucks :( Last edited by lulunewyork; Aug 23rd, 2007 at 05:29 PM. Reason: i can't use my computer.

Aug 30th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#11
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Location: NYC/Long Island	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA wow the BV and Cavalli gowns are TDF!! __________________ “It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” --Coco Chanel

Aug 31st, 2007, 05:47 PM	#12
Ladybug09 So Sweet! Location: Born in the USA	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA Me personally, I would rock a women's tuxedo with the Jewelry hardware to make it pop, hair slicked back in a bun if long red lips, and a pointy toe pump. __________________ Ladybug

Sep 11th, 2007, 03:33 AM	#13
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA i got this http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...740cat14420742

Sep 17th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#14
Claire_Dior Member Location: Chicago	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA I got the new navy vera wang dress from the NM Trunk show!

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:19 AM	#15
anna1323 Member	Re: Need help put together an outfit for black tie event in mid October!!TIA Hi, I think that leather could also suit for the black tie as now winter is also upcoming. This will keep you warm and comfortable so why not to have alook over the leather clothes at www.leathericon.com Thanx Anna