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Kenneth Cole

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I'm going to two parties tonight, and I can't decide what to wear because they're kind of different scenes.  Some background: party #1 is a Christmas party at a friend's house.  Party #2 is a 30th birthday party at a laid-back bar. 


Neither event strikes me as particularly dressy, although the friends hosting party #1 said they'll probably dress up just because they're hosting.  Plus, I want an excuse to dress up!  So no jeans.  But also no cocktail dresses... something in between.  Oh, and also, it's really cold here, which complicates things.


I was thinking knee-high round-toe boots, a skirt, and a fitted cowl-neck sweater, but I'm not sold on it -- and it almost feels too office-y.  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance!



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The outfit sounds like a good idea as long as the skirt is short. If it's a more tailored knee length or just above- too office-y.

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i would wear a fun sweater dress like this:


with high heels and tights or hot boots...

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Kenneth Cole

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Ritz, I like that idea, and that would be ideal... except I don't have a sweater dress. I was thinking about braving the crowds to check out a few stores... has anyone seen anything like this at H &M lately?  That's probably where I'd go.

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A sweater dress is a great idea. I think you'd have luck at H&M, they'll have at least one sweater dress. You could also try Forever21, if you have one near you. And, Marshalls/TJ Maxx are usually good for trendy stuff like that, too.

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Thanks, girls.  I'm going to go hunting for one right now.  I'll let you know how it goes!

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maybe too late, but i bet you could find some cute ones at a dept store too- Macy's, the BP section at Nordstrom.. good luck!

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Hi, ladies, thanks for your suggestions!  I ended up buying a black sweaterdress at H & M with a tie at the waist -- it seems pretty versatile.  I also bought a satin cocktail dress for next week's parties...

But after I got home, I started experimenting with other items in my closet, and I'm torn.  I also really like the look of a fitted black turtleneck layered beneath a crimson short-sleeve wrap dress with black boots.  Decisions, decisions! 

Anyway, at least I have choices now.  Thanks again -- I'm off to deliberate in front of the mirror :)

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