Fashion Crush Friday!

This one-shoulder dress from Miss Selfridge is my fashion crush for this weekend.  I plan to wear something similar to Fashion's Night Out festivities next week.

 Mink Mesh 1 Shoulder Dress - £45.00 (www.missselfridge.com)

Glittered Bangle Set - $6.80 (www.forever21.com)

Wild Diva Women's Lorane - $40.50 (www.endless.com)

 Elliott Lucca Cordoba Clutch - $98.00 (www.nordstrom.com)

Want to find FNO activities near you?  Check out Event Listings at http://fashionsnightout.com. 

Have a question?  Do you want suggestions on what to wear for a specific occasion?  Email me at wearing.it.out@gmail.com.  Follow me on Twitter - @SophiaHonora

Happy shopping!

Sophia  

What to Wear to an Evening Wedding

I accompanied one of my best friends to an acquaintance's wedding this weekend.  The ceremony was held in one of the oldest churches in downtown Atlanta, while the evening reception was held at a posh, yet understated, venue in trendy midtown. My friend wore a gorgeous black and tan chiffon dress with a sexy surplice neckline.  I chose a black Herve Leger inspired bandage dress with a low boatneck to flatter my décolletage.  We both sparkled in gold jewelry and wore subtle evening makeup.  Obviously, we were expecting to fit into an equally well-dressed crowd.  Imagine my horror when we spotted an attendee in black flip flops.  I know what you're thinking--"Maybe they were just sandals with a kitten heel."  No ma'am.  I know a flip-flop when I see one, and that was some beachy, college bathroom don't-step-on-the-shower-floor footwear.  I was shocked by that sight, but I nearly had a fit when I saw a guest in jeans.  Listen--I know we're all very casual these days. Heck, I'm all about rocking denim and sneakers to MJQ.  But, this is a wedding, folks.  This is the time to dress to the 9s and act like you've been there before.  Clearly this post is needed.  

When the bride looks like this:

then you may not wear these to her reception:

You shouldn't even wear this to the rehearsal dinner.

What are you, a hobo? Get some gosh darn shoes!

If you're not at the beach, get a real dress.

If you want an inexpensive, yet sophisticated option for attending an evening wedding, Spiegel (www.spiegel.c0m) has quite a few:

My point is that when you're an adult, you must put aside childish ways.  There is a time and a place for jeans and flip-flops.  A classic evening wedding in a metropolitan area is not one of them.

Love ya!

Sophia

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Question: What to Wear with Hot Pink Shoes?

Question posted on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sophia.honora): What do I wear with hot pink shoes?  I provided a short response and option on my page, but I wanted to expound and give a few more options.

I paired the shoes with LBDs - quelle surprise.  Now, I know that it's super hot to wear other colors (like deep purple or chocolate brown!) with hot pink shoes, but the black and hot pink combination just screams sexy to me.  

H&M $39.95

Express $79.90

Frederick's of Hollywood $69

Bebe $109

Showing off our curves continues to be the hotness.

Have fun!

Sophia

Have a question?  Do you want suggestions on what to wear for a specific occasion?  Email me at wearing.it.out@gmail.com.  Follow me on Twitter - @SophiaHonora

Wear It Out: Company Cruise

SETTING: Lake Lanier Islands
DRINK: Cristalino Brut Rosé Cava
SCENT: Island Palm Beach Michael Kors
 

Having a caring and fun boss makes you the envy of your friends.  This jealousy stems from the fact that as many of your cohorts work from the crack of dawn to the fall of dusk for very little pay and/or praise, you receive both in amounts that make your cup runneth over.  Then there are the perks. On this warm Saturday evening, you are standing on the top deck of the Island Princess—an 85-foot excursion yacht that your boss rented for her division to celebrate landing a new big client. Since it’s a warm summer evening, the impeccably dressed women mingling about wear everything from one-shoulder midi dresses to slinky jersey maxis.

As you head down the stairs to the enclosed dining area for dinner, one of your aforementioned jealous friends, who is also lucky enough to be your non-romantic date for the evening, compliments another coworker’s fabulous one-shoulder party dress. Your coworker returns the compliment to you and your friend, who is wearing a MAXAZRIA jumpsuit with the most amazing back details. You feel like a knockout in a tobacco colored jersey dress from Haute Hippie and gold tone Oliana sandals by Calvin Klein. 

MAXAZRIA Jumpsuit at Shopbop - $398.00

Haute Hippie Dress at Shopbop - $565.00

Have a question? Need to know where to find clothes or accessories you’ve seen posted on the blog? Email me at wearing.it.out@gmail.com. Follow me on Twitter - @SophiaHonora.

Question: What to Wear to Brunch with Future In-Laws?

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Hi Sophia – I’m going to brunch with my fiance’s sister and mother on Saturday.   They’re very sweet (no in-law troubles there), but this is our first time spending a day together without the guys.  They tend to be more conservative dressers than me.  I’m worried that too much cleavage will derail the potentially pleasant morning.  We’re either going to Murphy’s or South City Kitchen, if that helps.  --- Décolletage in Decatur a.k.a. DD

Hi DD (love it!) – Thanks for the e-mail.  As a fellow “bosom buddy,” I understand your concern.  Goodness knows that you don’t want the girls to spill over onto your future mother-in-law’s omelette au fromage.  

First, I don’t think you can go wrong with a sleeveless satin top like the one pictured below.  We paired it with pants and jeweled heels here, but you can substitute a cute pencil skirt.

 

 

Second, if you want to wear a dress, I suggest a jersey dress like the adorable burnt orange one.  As you probably know, I love the peeptoes, so we’ve included them here.  The Coach clutch is a sleek accessory.

 

 

Here are a few more options.  

Anthropologie Tops

H&M Dresses

Banana Republic Options

Let us know how it goes! 

Sophia

Have a question?  Do you want suggestions on what to wear for a specific occasion?  Email me at wearing.it.out@gmail.com.

The Gown Game

glam·our–puss noun \-ˌpu̇s\

: a glamorously attractive person  

 

Knotting Hill Gown by Tibi

 
OH MY.  WOULDN'T A GLAMOURISTA LOVE to have a place to wear this gown?  This is the piece that you buy first and find an occasion to wear it later.  And, is it just me, or is the navy color just too gorgeous for words?  If the $825 price tag is a shock to your system, you could always rent it for a couple of days from Rent the Runway (www.renttherunway.com).  Rental price: $150.  It's free to join RTR and the site stocks other fantastic dresses by designers like Herve Lager, Yigal Azrouël, and Catherine Malandrino.  There's my shameless plug for today.  Ciao!