21 October 2011

Personal Shopper: From Work to Work Gala

Reader Request

I work in philanthropy and recently received a complimentary invitation to one of our grantees' fundraising galas.  Their invitation lists the dress code as "camera-ready." Being familiar with the organization and the price per ticket (the cheapest ones go for $750 each), I'm anticipating a crowd heavily sprinkled with the very wealthy and celebrities.  Needless to say, I'm a bit intimidated and have convinced myself that nothing in my closet will do. To further complicate matters, I'll be heading to the event straight from work, and there is a high likelihood that peers and colleagues will be at the event. Can you help me find something "camera-ready," yet classy (so many dresses these days barely cover your butt!)? Something that I can either wear to transition from work to the event, or that would be easy to change into at the end of a work day?

This dress can easily transition from day to night when paired with the right accessories, so I've provided guidance for both work and the event.

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For Day:
Bag $40
For Night: