Dinner parties aren’t just about the food but also, or most importantly, about what you wear. December dinner parties gravitate towards the posh side, and it’s not always clear how far you should go with polishing your looks. So ask the host for suggestions if the invitation doesn’t include any fashion guidance. The venue is an essential factor in assessing the mood of your outfit. You’ll typically want to dress up more formally for a restaurant than for your friend’s house.
Consider timing as well—an afternoon brunch will have a different dress code than an 8 pm sit-down. It’s best to find a happy medium, neither underdoing it, so T-shirts and trainers aren’t invited, nor overdoing it. There are better occasions to show off and make others uncomfortable. Athletic wear or jeans aren’t the best option, but you can get away with a graceful pair of black jeans. It’s an open secret that black can bring out elegance in everyone.
Avoid skirts that are too short or tops that are too low-cut if you don’t want to be forced to readjust your outfit constantly. A wrap dress with a sash at the waist that lets you regulate the size for comfort works excellent. This Black Ponte Polo Dress (€622,95) https://www.carlazampatti.com.au/collections/dresses/products/black-ponte-polo-dress is the safest option, and the Merlot Crepe Lovero Midi Dress (€622,95) is a perfectly crafted experiment thanks to its extraordinary sleeves. https://www.carlazampatti.com.au/collections/dresses/products/merlot-crepe-lovero-midi-dress.
If you aren’t a fan of black, pick one of the wide range of neutral or pastel tones for your outfit. Winter likes pearlescent tones, so don’t avoid them. Moreover, feel free to say yes to sparkling fabrics, but pick only one extravagant piece of clothing at a time, keeping the rest of the outfit painfully basic. The glow can be as unassuming as these Rhinestone Mini-Fishnet Tights (18$). https://memoi.com/products/rhinestone-fishnet-tights?variant=32231107526698 But you can take the sparkle further with this navy Lioness Bias Midi Skirt (€74.61) https://www.shopbop.com/bias-midi-skirt-lioness/vp/v=1/1518931786.htm.
