How to Dress Up a Woman's Suit for a Formal Evening
A well-cut suit should be a staple in any woman's wardrobe. Not only can you dress it down for a more business-like setting, but you can also dress it up in order to use it as formal evening wear. Not all women feel comfortable in lavish gowns for a formal event, and you can dress up your suit with feminine details to make it appropriate for almost any occasion. Use special touches, like brooches and jewelry, to dress up your suit for a formal affair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use jewelry to soften a more masculine look. A large flower brooch, a la Carrie Bradshaw, is a good addition for a formal evening. A bejeweled brooch also works well and brings some sparkle to the look. Adding a large, ribbon necklace makes a statement, and large cocktail rings set a decidedly feminine, formal tone to the outfit.
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Skip the stuffy, starched button-down shirt, and go for something more flirty instead. A silk, lace-lined camisole in place of the traditional shirt makes for a more festive outfit. If you are feeling daring and the occasion allows it, skip the undershirt altogether for a daring plunging neckline. Wear a large, bib-style necklace, and show off your décolletage.
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Consider the type of shoe you plan on wearing with the suit. At the office, you may wear a sensible pair of black pumps, but you can dress the suit up by trying a strappy pair of rhinestone stilettos or a sophisticated snakeskin pump. Don't be afraid to wear an open-toed shoe with the suit; it makes the look more modern and less severe.
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Mix up your suit by wearing the pants without the jacket or the jacket without the pants. You can pair your suit pants with a more festive top in a deep jewel tone that will set off the neutral. For a black-tie affair, make a play on the original men's tuxedo by wearing your suit jacket with a slim cut satin skirt. Think of your suit as separate pieces to mix and match.
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Ditch the briefcase or large tote that you lug to work each day and try a small, sparkly clutch instead. Clutches are much more appropriate for formal evens, and a simple clutch, with the right details, can dress up just about any outfit. Look for one that holds the bare essentials; keys, lip gloss and cell phone, and hold it using a wrist strap or tucked under your arm so your hands are free.
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