On Monday, I mentioned in "What I'm Running to Now" that I am running to Adele's "Rumour Has It" this week. On Tuesday, Glee premiered the episode"Mash Off," which featured the same song. Freaky rando coincidence? Not so much. I was definitely inspired by the early release of Glee's take on two Adele hits ("Rumour Has It/Someone Like You"), but after dragging my little running feet to Coldplay last week, I could not afford to do the senior shuffle during the "Someone Like You" sections of the Glee version. Plus, there ain't nothing like the real thing. Baby. I am still, however, enamored by Glee's take on Adele's signature style: monochromatic black attire, low side pony, and winged eyeliner. Missed the episode? Here's the clip:
Need something to wear this holiday season? The LBD (Little Black Dress) is always relevant. Lest you think that the LBD lacks imagination, Glee deftly demonstrates that there is a different little black dress for every size, color, creed, and mood. Take a closer look.
Santana: The Ruffled LBD
kate spade gala dress, $495. As a side note, I love that kate spade heavily features super pale models in their ads, on their runways, and on their website. I'm pretty sure that I would look like I just returned from Cancun if I happened to stand next to this girl, and my life dream is to have a "white off" with Julianne Moore! For the record, I firmly believe that if it makes you feel better to spray tan it, then by all means, Mystic Tan away! If, however, you just washed your white sheets and don't feel like staining them orange, please please embrace the pale! All skin tones and colors are beautiful--whether you are Casper or cocoa or any shade in between!
Mercedes: The V-Necked LBD
j.crew louisa dress, $225. This is a terrific option if you are on the busty side of the street as the thick straps allow for the wearing of a supportive bra. This dress also nips in at the waist and floats away from the body, which is key if you believe Stacy and Clinton (which I do!). If you are less than excited about your hips/butt/thighs, the A-line skirt also provides excellent camo. The best part about this dress? You can have a Spanx-free evening and enjoy the canapes!
Brittany: The LBD with the LBB (Little Black Bow)
'60's mod party dress, etsy, $85. A note when buying vintage: beware of size inflation! A size 6 today was often equivalent to a size 8, 10, or 12 in the days of yore. Use measurements (bust, waist, hips) rather than size to evaluate fit when you cannot try the dress on in person.
Background LBDs: The Covered Uncovered LBD
a.b.s. by allen schwartz, bluefly, $249.
The Strapless LBD
max and cleo, nordstrom, $158. Love your arms? Go strapless. But if you feel like your shoulders could rival those on the Seattle Seahawks' O-line, skip the strapless or go with a strapless dress with sheer overlay like the A.B.S. dress listed above. There is minimal extra fabric, but the sheer paneled "straps" create the illusion of a daintier shoulder.
The Sequined LBD
michael michael kors, nordstrom, $150. The sequined LBD is for the girl that wants to sparkle. Because the material itself is the star of the show, many sequined dresses tend to have more forgiving cuts than their glitter-impaired counterparts. This dress is pattered after the classic wrap dress, which is extremely figure friendly. One note on sequins: if you don't want to look like a refugee from the Vegas Strip, keep all other style elements simple. I would wear this dress with my hair up, winged black liner, or a red lip and a smile.
The Financial Statement: The little black dress is a wardrobe staple. It will be your go-to for the last minute dinner date, the holiday party, or the evening wedding. It will be your answer to nearly every "what do I wear to the cocktail or semi-formal event" question. Take your time, find a LBD that you love, and be prepared to pay more for it. When you look at the tag, run a quick price per wear calculation to determine the real cost of the dress. Example: if the tag says $300, and you know you will wear the dress to two holiday parties and on New Year's Eve, divide $300 by 3. The price per wear is $100 if you only wear the dress three times. The more "wears" you can squeeze into that dress, the lower the price per wear. Please note that the key component to the price per wear calculation is honesty. If you know that a dress is perfect for NYE, but you doubt you will ever wear it again, don't kid yourself. You are paying $300 for a dress that you will only wear once. If you can afford that, great! If you know that you can't, put the dress back and either keep looking for a more versatile option that lowers the price per wear or look for a similar dress at a lower price point (i.e. F21, H&M, Zara, Target, thrift, etc.).
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