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What is the Proper Attire for a Banquet

August 10, 2017 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , , 14 Comments

Sometimes, figuring out the attire when invited to a banquet becomes problematic. Banquets can be formal or informal. To choose the appropriate attire for a banquet, one must know how formal the invitation is. At times, dress codes are also mentioned with the banquet invitation which makes it quite easier to choose the attire.

It is better to pay some attention while considering the attire rather than wearing the wrong thing and getting embarrassed. The theme of the occasion and the formality of the function can best describe what should be worn. Terani Couture’s banquet dresses can help you in taking this decision if you put forward the details of the occasion in front of them.

On different occasions, many people will match different accessories. Small accessories can add extra points to clothes and matching, and give you different attributes on different occasions. Such as brooches, lapel pins, etc.

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Here are some banquet-style tips you may find handy –

Formal Banquet

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A lot of hard work and efforts are put into organising a formal banquet so one must show some respect by dressing according to the event. You can also ask the host for guidance if you are unsure about what the term ‘formal’ means. Let the season, invitation and hours be your guide to dress up. For formal banquets, men can choose to wear any black or any other dark-coloured suit along with conservative accessories. Black or white bow tie can give any formal attire a complete look.

Men should avoid wearing khakis, white jackets and polo shirts. For women, the most appropriate formal banquet attire can be any dark-coloured gown. But they can also go for any black dress or skirt of cocktail length along with suitable accessories. Women can accessorise them by adding heels, dazzling clutch and swaying earrings. Flat sandals, maxi dresses and pantsuits are a big no for formal banquets.

Semi-formal Banquet

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Choosing a semi-formal attire is a bit tricky, as it is a step down from formal attire but quite formal if compared with casual attire. Among all dress codes, semi-formal is the most confusing one. Men can wear any dark-coloured suit paired up with a light-coloured shirt. Tie is optional when it comes to semi-formal dress code. Leather shoes will be the best match for this dress code. Women can go for any dress or pantsuit that comes in a dressy fabric like silk or satin. The best length for such events is a little above the knee. On such occasions, women can wear flat sandals and fashion jewellery. Women have a lot of variety in semi-formal attire.

 

Informal Banquet

 

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Any casual attire is acceptable in these informal banquets. Men can go for polo shirts, jeans, khakis, sports coats or any nice t-shirts. They can pair up the dress with loafers or trainers. Depending on the season or occasion, men can also go for wearing a blazer or sweat shirt. Women can go for any nice shirt paired with skirts or jeans. They can also wear some short dress with frills or bows. They can choose any flat leather shoes along with the accessories that suit the dress and occasion. Just remember that being too loud will not look good when it comes to wearing the right attire for a banquet.

 

What are your thoughts on these style tips? Do you have any tips for picking the right attire for a banquet? Please do share in the comments section below. Please share this post on social media as well.

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OOTD: Casual Style

August 4, 2017 By in Fashion, Outfit Post Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 30 Comments

I took these photos the other day in London. The weather was nice and I was in the mood for some outfit photos. I am loving the casual style look this summer. I find it dead comfy and so easy to style. It literally takes me minutes to put an outfit together, and as a busy mum of 2, every minute counts.

 

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I need my outfits to be totally comfortable, but yet very stylish! The kids are on summer holidays for the next few weeks, so that means we are super busy, trying to make the most of what we have left of summer (weather permitting), and juggling all sorts. Life is incredibly busy at the moment, but I won’t have it any other way.

 

How to Rock the Casual Style Look

Here are 2 style tips I stick to –

 

Focus on the Accessories

Keep everything else cool, and focus on the accessories. In my case, I am drawing all the attention to my sandals and my sunnies and it works. For you to get the Casual Style look right, your accessories have to do the talking. So scarves, sunnies, hats, footwear, bags, should be the focus, and not the actual outfit. And not all at once. I see some people rocking their accessories collection all in 1 outfit. That is not a good look.

 

 

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Stick to a maximum of 2 colours

For you to get the casual styling look right, you should stick to a maximum of 2 clothes (not counting black or white). Anything more would be a little too much for a casual look. I would also avoid colour blocking for a when it comes to nailing a casual style, and I rather opt for monochrome colours as they are safer and easier to style casual.

 

 

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What do you think of this look? Please sound off in the comments section below.

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WHAT I WORE

Oman Top

Black Jeggings – River Island

Sandals – Sam Edelman

Black Bag – Michael Kors

Sunnies – Gucci

How to Find Bargain Fashion & Skip the Junk

August 1, 2017 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 43 Comments

Everyone wants to look great! There’s really no doubt about that. But when you’re operating on a tight budget, you’ll need a lot of creativity and keen skill to find the best pieces at a bargain. That is why it is important to learn the ways of how to find bargain fashion & skip the junk.

The good news is that the options available for the fashion conscious is unlimited. There are so many places you can find the best bargains when it comes to fashion items. The only thing that you need to make sure you do is to focus.

 

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The key to finding the best fashion bargain is to do your homework before you even start shopping. Here is just how you can do it.

 

Go through your wardrobe and have a clear definition of your style

Most times when you go shopping you go there with no clue as to what you are looking for. In the end, you buy things that neither fit you, nor appeal to your style. The worst of it all is that you spend a lot of money on a piece or an accessory that you’d probably never wear.

The best way to go bargain shopping  is to go through your wardrobe before you even think of going shopping. Take a mental note of what exactly you need and the true definition of your style. This will give you a clear definition of what exactly you are meant to look for when you go shopping.

 

Bargain fashion shop during off-season

Like I mentioned in the How to Look Stylish on a Tight Budget post, shopping during off-season is the way to go. Shopping during the off-season gives you a variety of choices to make. The only thing is that you’d probably have to wait for the coming season to actually wear the clothes. That means that you need to make sure you plan ahead before you do your shopping during the off-season, but it is definitely worth it. Shopping during the off-season opens you to quality clothing at discounted rates. You end up buy high quality clothing at a really low price.

 

Scout for coupon codes

Yes, there are coupons codes for quality and stylish clothing. These coupons give you the clothes at a discounted rate, saving you a lot of money, so they are worth looking into.

 

 

 

Find out when your favourite store will stock new merchandise

This will require that you go undercover, well kind of. Clothes stores stock regularly at certain times during the month. If you want to get bargain fashion, then you need to keep up-to-date with when they actually get new merchandise. When the store gets new merchandise, the old stock gets pushed to the back of the store and their prices drop considerably. This gives you access to quality, yet cheaper clothing.

 

Check out clearance stores for bargain fashion

Contrary to what some people think, you can actually find a lot of stylish clothing items from clearance stores. You may even get a chance to see a couple of designer outfits. The best part of it all is that they come at affordable prices, making you look stylish on a budget.

 

Do you have any bargain fashion shopping tips to share?

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