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Style Diaries: A Little Black Dress Saves the Day!

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My last outfit of 2016.

NYE Outfit | Power of a LBD

Truth be told, I was not planning to wear this outfit on New Years Eve.

The shoes and clutch, yes.

NYE Outfit | Power of a LBD

The rest of it, no.

NYE Outfit | Power of a LBD

Plan A

Looked something like this…plus some bling.

Blush Dress Outfit

Problem one, the animal print coat was in my mind, not in my closet.  Two, the dress was missing it’s slip – an even bigger issue. Three, it was cold and dreary, and all of the sudden, the whole look, didn’t feel festive enough for New Years Eve – I just wasn’t feeling it. I wanted some sparkle!

Cut to Plan B

Well, I didn’t really have a plan B.

What I did have, was this DVF black wrap dress, clean and ready to hit the town.

DVF Wool Wrap Dress

Cut way too low for my liking, I had picked up THIS extended length bralettte back in September, which worked perfectly, over a smoothing slip, under the dress. I have a tough time with bralettes, they usually do not provide adequate coverage, especially Free People. This Lace-Trimmed Free People bralette is unique, as it is a longer length (longline), and the bust area is modestly covered. Still available in black and burgundy | Lord and Taylor

This dress also is cut too broad for my shoulders, and I have yet to figure out how to alter it, to get the right fit. Luckily, I had some fashion tape (HERE) on hand. One strip attached to each shoulder, kept this frock in place, straight into 2017.

Outfit Life Savers

 


My black cashmere wrap looked a bit to matronly, as did my black fur cape. This Trina Turk vintage jacket fit the bill with it’s fur cuffs, and silver pattern running though it. It’s trimmed in antique gold beading, which worked perfectly with my antique gold sandals.

Trina Turk Vintage Jacket

I added a pink/antique gold statement necklace from J Crew,

which worked well with the jewel neckline of the jacket, and Alexis Bittar sparkly earrings and bangles.

Phew!

NYE Outfit | Power of a LBD

So with a little patience, and a Little Black Dress, disaster avoided…and the perfect outfit for me on NYE!

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image via pinterest (HERE)

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Have you had an outfit planned out in your mind, that falls apart last minute?

Do you have a favorite LBD, a go-to, when other outfits don’t quite work out?

Do you keep fashion tape, various bras, “outfit fixers” on hand in the event of a wardrobe malfunction?

NYE Outfit | Power of a LBD

I hope you all rang in the New Year with joy, here’s to a fabulous 2017!

XOXO

Suzanne

 

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Comments

    • Thank you Nicole! I was so happy I got to wear this festive furry jacket. I picked it up on a whim last January at Postmark for $18.00 and it’s been waiting to hit the town since! We had a lot of fun together! XOXO

    • Hi Dawn Lucy! 2017 is off to a great start, I hope for you as well. Thank you for your Friday Link-up, I always look forward to linking up and seeing what the other gals are wearing! XOXO

  3. I love your ingenuity in making this a fantastic outfit! we all share the pain of having mentally decided on what we’re going to wear and then changing our mind…without necessarily having the plan b!

    Gail
    www,isthismutton.com

    • Thank you Gail! Funny, as much as I think of myself as a planner, especially when it comes to my outfits, at times I do find myself in a style pickle…guess that’s why I keep a clean LBD, Black Sweater Dress and Black Wrap Jumpsuit on hand at all times:) Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by! XOXO

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