Where to buy a cocktail outfit for $300 max
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Anonymous
| Rent the Runway! |
Anonymous
| Just go to Macy's and try stuff one. They have like hundreds of cocktail dresses, all of them out on the floor together. |
Anonymous
Yeah, don't do this OP. |
Anonymous
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I have two ideas for something OP might like and keep forever.
“Lady tux” - options at Talbots and Ann Taylor. Luxury options from Ann Mashburn and designer-designers. The other is a sleeveless black dress and a glittery top to wear off or on. The model here is very young, but I love this idea of a special shrug or shirt to transform a go-anywhere black basic. https://www.annanyc.com/shop/p/matagot-top My favorite tuxedo look for inspiration, cheaper at the other stores listed above - https://shopmashburn.com/products/ann-mashburn-tuxedo-jacket-black-wool-barathea-s78427 Both looks are pretty “buy it for life” and good at any age IMO. Have fun OP!! |
Anonymous
That’s out of her price range and the crop top sweater scares me because she’s busty. |
Anonymous
| Macys. So many options. |
Anonymous
Sorry, I meant the idea of the tuxedo! I think the Wardrobe Oxygen blogger has multiple tuxes from Talbots and BR within the range and of reputed good quality. |
Anonymous
| Buying something great secondhand beats new off Amazon. Suggest nice consignment, look at Current, Clothes Encounters, Secondi. Something sparkly or silky, either knee length or pants. For that money you can get something designer if you know where to look. |
Anonymous
Yes I agree RTR is perfect for this: https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/et_ochs/francis_knit_combo_midi_dress |
Anonymous
https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/marchesa_notte/puff_sleeve_cocktail_dress |
Anonymous
https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/black_halo/black_ivana_faux_wrap_sheath |
Anonymous
The lady tuxedo really only works on tall very thin women with high heels and perfect makeup. No offense OP but I don’t think it’s the look for you based on your description (it doesn’t work for me either) |
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Maybe this one with festive jewelery? https://tnuck.com/products/black-off-the-shoulder-ursula-maxi-dress |
Anonymous
No, it doesn’t. Cocktail attire is knee length or above dress or nice skirt. I’d never NEVER wear pants or a “dressy” top (whatever that is). |