The announcement for my office holiday party has been made. My other job is at a law firm, which means nearly everyone is well-styled (if sometimes stuffy) and has the money to pull it off. My style, on the other hand, am a little more adventurous and a lot less expensive. (Today I’m wearing what I call my “Christening dress” – so white, so frilly – with argyle socks and two-toned oxfords. The dress was on sale for $15; the socks were a steal on Gilt.)
While my coworkers will be wearing dresses and suits that cost however much, I will be wearing a dress that…well, doesn’t. I have an option or two at home, but who doesn’t want a new party dress now and then? For my perusal (and yours), I turned to ModCloth.
But not just ModCloth – I’m not paying full price. I went to ModCloth’s sale section.
First, the obvious choice: a silver, wintery, classy party dress. It shows a little more skin than I’m personally comfortable with, but on the right body and with the right attitude it would be stunning. It’s only $7 off, however – seriously, ModCloth? – so I’d wait until the deal is a little sweeter.
This dress could be so fun, and if you’re a Very Serious At the Office type, completely unexpected. It’s a “wink and a smile” dress, you know?
Yes, this dress can be worn at a more conservative holiday party, as long as you play it conservative by wearing a pair of pretty tights, closed-toe heels and a cardigan or shawl. The gold and berry-colored details will help you stand out, while neutrals above and below will keep you from too much scrutiny.
Lose the tie and grab a black belt, or wear it open. The bright red hue screams “sexy poinsettia.” (Okay, it doesn’t, and that’s a good thing, but it sure is pretty!)
I wish ModCloth’s sale section had more party dress options – I’d love to see something in a deep blue or green – but I have a feeling that some of their party dress section will start skipping over to the sale section as the holiday season kicks into gear. I’ll be keeping watch!
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It looks like that you have a great sense of taste and anyone in the world would be definitely agree with me that these collections are awesome.
I'm usually too busy around this time of year to go to any parties. But I do have my BF's BFF's wedding this weekend so we'll see what I decide to do then. =w= I only have black or white-patterned options so I'm in a tight spot.