15 September 2010

The Savvy Stylist: Homecoming Dance

Reader Request

This year our theme for homecoming dance is vintage romance. The dance is on the first week of October and I have no idea what I should wear. It's going to be really cold so I would prefer to wear tights under my dress. I'm 16 so the dress should be age-appropriate. It can't be too tight or too short (about mid-thigh is fine). I'm tall but I still love wearing heels. I don't want to wear 5 inch heels (I'll be wearing them all night) but 3-4 inches is fine. Also, I would like you to include some type of jacket or shawl that I could wear with the dress. Please & thanks!

When I think "vintage romance," I think of lace, pearls, ruffles and antique-inspired accessories. Here's a look that incorporates all of those ideas with a modern twist. It costs $97.29.