Fashion Advice: How to Dress for a Conservative Evening Event and Still Have a Little Style

March 27, 2008 01:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in

Dear Budget Fashionista,

I’m the female dinner speaker for an evening black tie military event (I’m not military). The soldiers will be dressed in blues and I need to be comfortable. What do you suggest?

Answer: The key to situations like this, when you’re speaking to a more conservative and traditional audience, is simple elegance. As the speaker, you want people to pay attention to what you say, rather than what you wear. However, as a stylista, you want to add a little of your own style. In this situation, start with a very simple foundation—like a simple black or dark blue shirt ...

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