What would you wear?

[Anonymous]

Going to a high end cocktail party this Saturday night - guests in the 50s-60s range - and not feeling it for sundry reasons. I have these pants - https://shorturl.at/jpxST - but what should I do for top and shoes? I have some brogues that might work - will probably be on my feet for most of the evening so thinking flat-ish.

Appreciate any and all suggestions. It was a hard year so trying to kick it up as much as I can in the new one.

[Anonymous]

https://www.amazon.com/Verdusa-Womens-Cutout-Sleeveless-Bodycon/dp/B0B1J5DRNB/ref=asc_df_B0B1J5DRNB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658844075886&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3203267960220939163&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007818&hvtargid=pla-2068459786793&psc=1&mcid=273c43894da93c2bb50e044cc91425b7

[Anonymous]

oh those are great pants. how about a waist-length black sweater - i’m picturing almost but not quite cropped, a nice thick knit, maybe short sleeves?

i think brogues are good. i’d wear some clogs but i always wear clogs.

[Anonymous]

I'd wear something like this: https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tadashi-shoji-sleeveless-bodycon-lace-midi-dress-prod268170019?childItemId=NMT5FPF_&msid=4711896&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=0&position=1

[Anonymous]

Those are jeans? I am confused

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those are jeans? I am confused

vegan leather

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.amazon.com/Verdusa-Womens-Cutout-Sleeveless-Bodycon/dp/B0B1J5DRNB/ref=asc_df_B0B1J5DRNB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658844075886&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3203267960220939163&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007818&hvtargid=pla-2068459786793&psc=1&mcid=273c43894da93c2bb50e044cc91425b7

okay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd wear something like this: https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tadashi-shoji-sleeveless-bodycon-lace-midi-dress-prod268170019?childItemId=NMT5FPF_&msid=4711896&navpath=cat000000_cat000001_cat58290731_cat43810733_cat9360738&page=0&position=1

lovely, but not for this event.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:oh those are great pants. how about a waist-length black sweater - i’m picturing almost but not quite cropped, a nice thick knit, maybe short sleeves?

i think brogues are good. i’d wear some clogs but i always wear clogs.

that's helpful - ty!

[Anonymous]

I'd wear a silk shirt or a soft sweater.

https://www.clubmonaco.com/en/women-clothing-shirts-tops/helek-silk-shirt/0004307237.html

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/doen/clothing/round-neck/eliana-ruffled-pointelle-knit-alpaca-blend-sweater/1647597318506329

[Anonymous]

I think you should wear a dress.

[Anonymous]

The weather isn’t looking great for Saturday night. Not sure if that will affect your planned attire.

[Anonymous]

I agree that you should wear a dress given your description of the event.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The weather isn’t looking great for Saturday night. Not sure if that will affect your planned attire.

That's one of the reasons I am passing on a dress, but not the only one. I just know most women will not be wearing dresses and I want to be comfortable, so pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that you should wear a dress given your description of the event.

It's high end, but not gala high end - someone's home, UES elite. A few women will be in midi dresses and silk slip skirts but most will opt for dress pants, leather, etc.

Pants, probably brogues, now ISO suggestions for a top. Like the cropped sweater idea, but welcome more.