LBD = Little Boring Dress
I know we’re a bit behind, but Spokane was closed to a winter weather emergency on the date my hero’s office had scheduled their holiday party. Although the venue changed from the Country Club to Barrister Winery, and the time from just before Christmas, my outfit remained the same:
- dark green satiny shirt dress
- brown suede boots
- skinny brown belt
- enormous gold/purple paisley scarf
What can I say? Sunset magazine says, in an article this month mentioning Barrister Winery (which is a big room with brick walls, wood floors, and exposed beams), Spokane’s dress code is LBD for the symphony and fleece and boots everywhere else. *chuckle* Sad, but true. This outfit combines the idioms.
I never gave my outfit a second thought for the entire evening, including not being too hot or too cold. 🙂
What’s your favorite LBD alternative?
In defence of the LBD I would say that the best little black dresses are NOT boring. Of course, I do have a particular affection for them, but I don’t think any of mine would be considered boring because of the details, fabric, and/or fit. Although right now my favourite alternative is a silk Nanette Lepore animal print dress in unusual colours and a 50’s/60’s inspired cut.
Yes, and I’m only mostly serious, because if one looks good in black, why not wear a little black dress? But then, even if I looked good in black, I probably would prefer the colored dress, just so as not to be dressed the same as everyone else. Except in those circumstances when blending in is better. 😉
I really like that big paisley scarf! LBD: I look good in one and will wear it to the supermarket (with sandals). My alternative: black matte jersey palazzo pants ( from Lida Baday) and an Indian-print tunic, with big amethyst beads.
Thanks! (Sorry the picture came out so dark. Ugh! Picture challenges!)
Your alternative sounds wonderful! It doesn’t suit my personality, but I can think of some close friends I would really recommend consider that model. Including my mother.