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jaclynday:

Kim e-mailed me with the following:

I have 2 work parties coming up that are both listed as “Festive Business Attire” on the invitations.  One is held at a CPA firm’s partner’s house and the other is at The Meridian House in DC.  What on earth is Festive Business Attire and what should I wear to these?

I found two great dresses (also, NOT red, which is what most people wear when they read “festive attire”).

Here are some important points about Festive Business Attire/Festive Attire:

• Festive attire for women usually means choosing dressy business attire or cocktail wear with rich colors and fabrics (think jewel tones, satin, brocade, velvet) or metallics/”sparkle” (beading, sequins, metallic-colors).
• Festive attire usually includes some kind of embellishment, whether it be bows, ruffles or stand-out jewelry.
• For men, think dark suits with a dark red tie or a cashmere sweater.
• Festive business attire blends all of the above, but with a more conservative bent. When you read Festive Business Attire, throw that short, red, strapless dress back in the closet. Think about what you usually wear to work and ratchet the glamour quotient up a notch. If you wear A-line or sheath dresses to work, find something a tad shorter and with a heavier fabric and in a more “holiday” color (such as cream, green, red or any other jewel tone). A tuxedo pants suit is another great option: keep it slim cut and wear outstanding shoes.

Here’s what I found for Kim:

For Kim’s first party, held at a home, I’d suggest this look. It’s got a “festive” color in the green dress and the rest of the items are sleek, but still say holiday (note the ribbons and bows). I added a tuxedo jacket for warmth and to act as a cover-up if the other women at the party are dressed ultra-conservative—which is always a wild card where parties are concerned.

1. Target Belted Scoop-Neck Dress in Regal Green, $30
2. Forever 21 Tuxedo Jacket, $33
3. Forever 21 Suede Peep-Toe Bow Heels, $20
4. Forever 21 Cocktail Ring, $5
5. Forever 21 Bangles, $7

For Kim’s second party, I went a bit more trendy and glamorous with a velvet, one-shoulder dress that’s still long enough that it won’t draw incredulous stares. Add some festivity with red shoes, but keep the other accessories like jewelry and a clutch sleek and refined.

1. Forever 21 Earrings, $4
2. Forever 21 “Vintage” Faux Pearl Ring, $5
3. Target Limited Edition Velvet Dress, $40
4. Charlotte Russe Clutch, $17
5. Michael Antonio “Torrance” Heels, $40

Got a question of your own? E-mail me!

Love them and they are easy on the wallet!!!  Thanks!

I will probably go to hell for laughing at this.  I will most definitely see that dude there.

Justin, the hair.  No.  No.  No.

via TMZ