30 June 2011

The Savvy Stylist: Friend's Engagement Party

Reader Request

My cousin and her fiance are having an outdoor engagement party in August.  I was thinking of wearing a maxi dress, but I'm only 5'3 so they always seem too long for me.  I am the maid of honor so I don't know if I should be dressed a little bit fancier even though it is an outdoor party.  Also, we live in NYC and it gets very hot and humid in August.  I want to be comfortable, but still look put together. I generally don't like to wear very bright colors.  Her wedding colors are black, white and yellow.  Should I try to incorporate those colors into my outfit? Please HELP!

I think that you can rock a maxi dress as long as you wear heels or a high wedge. I wouldn't worry about being dressed fancier than anyone else, or about matching the wedding colors. Just stay in your comfort zone and have fun! This maxi dress is actually a petite size, so it won't overwhelm you, and it's a summery color, but not too bright. This outfit costs $96.61.

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