November 14, 2012

How to Find the Perfect Party Dress

Whatever the season, it perpetually seems to be party season. In the winter, it’s Christmas parties, in the summer it’s weddings and garden parties. Not that ‘party fatigue’ sounds like a bad thing, but it inevitably necessitates a lot of shopping and finding the right party outfit can be difficult.

Photos from www.chictopia.com/camilleco. Credits goes to Ms. Camille Co.
No doubt you’ve had the experience of seeing the perfect party dress while you’re out shopping for office clothes: it’s usually the way. When it comes time to finding a party outfit for a specific event, it’s time to narrow your search. Department stores are ideal for this kind of goal-specific shopping expedition, as they tend to keep all similar items in one place and you can just browse across all the different brands. Head over to London’s West End and aim to spend the morning in one or two stores and the afternoon in another couple. This should avoid the exhaustion caused by tramping through a multitude of geographically disparate shops.

Photo from facebook.com/Romwe.Fashion
Shopping online can also be a great way to do this. You may run the risk of buying something that doesn’t quite fit, but most companies offer fuss-free returns and there is something to be said for being able to try on your outfits in the comfort of your own home. You can also run a specific search for a dress, leaving out any styles that you don’t like.
If you’re going somewhere really special or you’re a fan of quirky style, you could try searching in reputable thrift stores or vintage markets. In the East End these kinds of shops are very common, while Shoreditch and Spitalfields hold regular vintage fairs. Successful shopping at these kinds of places requires some time, as you will need to rummage. It can be very rewarding, however, and you can be sure not to turn up at the party in the same dress as anyone else!
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23 comments:

Unknown said...

VERY COOL PICTURES!!:))


XOXO

katie said...

Oh wow, those are some pretty party dresses. (The long maxi in the last photo is so gorgeous, I love the color and the flowy-ness.) I always hate buying dresses on the internet unless I really know how the brand fits, shipping gets so spendy. :P

Unknown said...

Love the galaxy dress!!!!
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the galaxy dress is very nice
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Anne said...

Great tips for the party season ahead:)
~Anne

MientrasDormiasEnMadrid said...

El vestido galaxia, es muy original.
La verdad que escoger el vestido perfecto a veces se hace muy complicado encontrarlo.
Buena semana.
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LittleMucli said...

Great dress!

xoxo:LittleMucli

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Calita Hin said...

lovely dress <3

Trudie Boe said...

beautiful dresses... my favourites are the white, gold and green dresses!

life is style said...

great post, love the outfit :)

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Lakierowniczka said...

Oooo, amazing dress <3 :)

Jeeda said...

Love how the dress is teamed with litas...gives it the cool edge

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Lolita in the Mix said...

Great post! Love the dresses!

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Stephanie said...

Thanks for this post, total perfect timing for me because I want to buy a dress for Thanksgiving and Christmas! ;)

Hey Monkey Butt said...

Lovely dress posted here. I hate dress shopping. It's always something I need for RIGHT THEN and then I never wear it again. Dress shopping isn't so much fun. I did find an absolutely adorable one on a website a month or so ago though... Go figure!

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Coco said...

The green pleated dress is amazing.Useful tips darling,thanks!xoxo

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