You
are flooded with excitement when you finally get the invitation to
that super hip party you have been dying to go to for years, or the
wedding invitation from an old friend who will be having really
good-looking groomsmen for you to meet. However, that excitement is
quickly replaced with panic when you realize that they event is only
a short time away, and you have nothing to wear.
It
is always a good idea to keep a
fall back outfit in your closet for such occasions, but because
of restrictions like space or changes in size and style, this might
not always be an option for every woman. Instead, you might feel the
need to scramble through your closet or rush to the nearest
department store to find the perfect outfit as quickly as possible.
No
need to panic just yet, there are a few tricks you can use to calmly
arrange the perfect outfit, either just with you already have in your
closet or with a few quick add-ons. You will be able to walk into
your event with confidence, knowing that you look your best. Here are
some tips for putting together a last minute formal look.
Go
with something timeless
If
you are in a time crunch, going for a
timeless look is the easiest and best way to make sure that you
will look great for your formal event. There is a reason why everyone
says a woman needs a little black dress in her closet, for times like
these! Pull out a basic look out of your closet that you feel
confident in and avoid reaching for that new, trendy outfit that you
don’t feel like yourself in.
Focus
on fit before trend
Fit
is the most important aspect of any outfit. You want something to fit
your perfectly in order to flatter your figure, make you feel
confident and beautiful, and impress everyone else at the event.
Instead of rushing out to a tailor, you can use a few simple tricks
to make any outfit fit better. Find great fitting bras
and shapewear, add a belt or use layering pieces to get your best
look.
Dress
it up with accessories
Accessories
can take any outfit from boring to fabulous in seconds. Dig through
what you already have to glam up your current outfit. When you are
going to a formal event, the more sparkle the better, so don’t be
afraid to pile
it on. Wear more than one necklace or bracelet and find a great
pair of chandelier earrings if you are planning on wearing your hair
up.
Get
trendy with makeup and hair
Because
you are going with a more timeless outfit, you can make your look
current and trendy easily with makeup and hair. Search celebrity
photos online for new makeup and hair inspiration that you can easily
do yourself, or if you have a little extra money, enlist the help of
a stylist and makeup artist to give you a perfected event night look.
Thanks for joining us again Tina!
Tina Hamilton is a
journalist, blogger and social media guru. You can usually find her
online or walking along one of Southern California’s beaches with
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