16 June 2009

The Savvy Stylist: Airport to Rehearsal Dinner

One reader writes:
Hi I have a major dilemma and i need your help ASAP!!! My best friend from college is getting married in New York THIS WEEKEND. Though the wedding is a big, formal affair, she is going "recessionista chic" for the rehearsal and having a paella/sangria outdoor shindig at her parents' house. I'm having a really hard time settling an outfit for the rehearsal. Why so difficult? Here's the problem: I am flying in from Denver that day and I will have to hightail it directly from the airport to the church for rehearsal, directly to her parent's house in Rye for the rehearsal Dinner. Ahhh! Planes, rental cars, stale skin, and flat hair! Oh my! I need a reasonably priced outfit (I'm a grad school student) that is comfortable enough to travel in but chic enough to sip sangria next to city girl elites. I won't have time to iron or steam so I need something that can last. I hope you can help!! Thanks so much!

I've got two very important words for you: knit dress. A knit dress will be comfy enough for a long flight (and bonus: it won't wrinkle) but chic enough for the rehearsal. Here's a look I've put together for you for just $75.23.