Fashionistas! Help please accessorizing this little black dress

*Freetoes*

*Freetoes*

but I want it!
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Mar 28, 2006
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#1
We'll be attending a celebratory dinner for my husband's sales region. Lots of *important* people at this dinner. It will be in Florida next month and I'm so excited!!! I work at home and wear what I want (read: jeans!) so I'm not really up to the latest trends, etc.

I'd love to hear how you ladies would accesorize this dress. I just got it last week and I love it. I'm planning to wear my black Chanel madison bag with it (or should I add some color there?)

I also thought of simple Chanel CC earrings or I have a dangly pair of the black CC's with camelia flower. Suggestions? I'm not loving the necklace shown in the picture.

I was also thinking of a wrap or scarf, or is that too much? I'm a little self-conscious about my arms...... I am working those hard at the gym though and hoping they'll be better. LOL

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#2
I think dangly CC earrings would be great! Im a fan of the no necklace look. Do you have a Chanel timeless clutch by any chance? Can we see a pic of the bag you plan on carrying? (fabulous dress by the way!)
 
#3
I think simple Chanel earrings would be great and no necklace, I like to keep it classy and simple. And the black Chanel bag is great, no need for other colours. What about the shoes?
 
#7
I wouldn't do anything with logos at a business function, personally, especially if you plan on carrying a logoed bag.

If its more formal, you can never go wrong with a strand of pearls and pearl studs, maybe a large cocktail ring. If it's a slightly more festive affair, what about a chunky necklace, like several strands of big stones?
 
#8
I agree with the other posters about pearl earrings, necklace and cocktail ring. Also, you might consider throwing in a HOT pair of shoes in a bright unexpected colour (like red or bright blue) for a pop!

Have fun!
 
#9
Thanks, ladies!! I appreciate all of your comments.

We have two dinners to attend, and I have been told one is more dressy than the other. There will be higher ups there and while I want to make a good impression for my husband, I don't want to stand out. Know what I mean? I have met all of our immediate region people, but have not met the highest management for corporate/national, and they will be there.

This is the bag I'm thinking of carrying. The one I have is the next size up, like a medium classic size.

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I have no clue about the shoes! What about these? I can't go too high in heels. I thought they added a little bit of color, but maybe I should tone it down? Temps will be in the low 80s.

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#10
IntlSet said:
I wouldn't do anything with logos at a business function, personally, especially if you plan on carrying a logoed bag.

If its more formal, you can never go wrong with a strand of pearls and pearl studs, maybe a large cocktail ring. If it's a slightly more festive affair, what about a chunky necklace, like several strands of big stones?
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GREAT advice ~ thank you!
 
#11
i like the dress and the bag, and i think CC earrings would go well.. but honestly, im not feeling the shoes.. i think close toed pumps would look better.. maybe patent red ones.. and if they were a tiny bit higher too.. that way you'd look simple and classy, but the shoes would really make the outfit pop..
 
#12
I love fashion and I agree that all black is all blah! I would definately pop it with a colored shoe and bag. What is really in and not too much is wine and purples. So, a wine/red color shoe and a cute little purple jewel tone clutch will show everyone you know how to work it, but classy!
 
#13
I agree with indrani24 a wine/red shoe would look fabulous. Especially since you do not wish to stand out too much. I wasn't really feeling the LV that you posted. It seemed a little too spring/summer.
 
#14
points very well-taken on the LV shoes.......

I'm not really a red person, so I'll look for something in a wine or cranberry maybe?

Any ideas or pics would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, everyone.
 
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