Gigi's Gear - holiday party

In Nov, I received invitations to 2 holiday parties and thought that was the beginning of more to come. I was wrong. I only went to 2 this season, but I'm happy they even happened since parties have been cut back so much in the past 3+ years. The first event was held at a nightclub. It was work related so I skewed more classic than edgy. The pictures don't look as great as I felt. The dress & necklace were a big hit. The thing I'd change about this outfit is to wear an opaque tight, not sheer. I couldn't find any in my tights drawer. Next fall I'm going to organize my tights in advance to make sure I have what I need.

My lovely Ann Taylor bow neck coat from last year. You can see a much better photo in this post. Danggit, wish I had those solid black tights.

The bow looks ok when undone, not too sad. It reminds me of when men in tuxedos undo their bow-ties at a wedding. I usually wear the coat fully buttoned, of course.

J Crew crystal steps neckace. Very happy I got this one.

I wonder what maroon tights would look like w/this dress. A red based color & the rust brown of the dress might complement.

Dress (6P): Talbots jacquard bow dress (Jacquard dresses here, here, a little drama, super pretty and 50% off)

Necklace: J Crew crystal steps (Similar here, here and here)
Coat (PXS): Ann Taylor 09 (Bow coat by Ted Baker and bow puffer by Kate Spade)

Shoes (7.5): J Crew Juliet - I've since recvd and love my Nine West Ambitious
The Ambitious also come in taupe patent, which is a nude. Even though I have the Bandolino Adivas it's nice to swap if I want to wear nude shoes 2 days in a row.

If you need a lower heel see these, these, these, these, these and these)

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