dirty ethel rackham Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dh is getting a professional award at a banquet tonight and I need some fashion advice. I found this suit last night, but need to know what to wear with it. I am usually cold and this is not a heavy weight suit, so I need to wear something under it. What do I wear under it? I think I need some color as all black near my face washes me out. I am planning on boring black pumps unless I find some really cool looking shoes. I have trouble with earrings - I have some lovely pearl drop earrings that dh gave me for a wedding present, but they hurt after a couple of hours. What say you? (Heading out to Carsons soon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Unless the neckline is too low for your comfort level, I would wear a top with a low neckline that won't show (would a cami be enough or will you need sleeves to be warm enough?) and then a really awesome necklace that doesn't go over the neckline of the jacket (costume, not real). And then simple stud earrings or none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What a pretty suit! That waist must be incredibly flattering. Do you have a Loft nearby? This shell is pretty and would bring some color close to your face, and a bright pink would look nice with your coloring in your avatar picture. Teal might be nice, too. I think the neck has to be fairly high if the blouse is going to show while the jacket is buttoned. The neckline of the jacket has a lot going on already (in a good way), so I'd keep anything underneath fairly simple. For jewelry, maybe play up the silver in the buttons (if they are silver - hard to tell online) with a sleek but substantial silver necklace, cuff bracelet, and earrings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I love that suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dh is getting a professional award at a banquet tonight and I need some fashion advice. I found this suit last night, but need to know what to wear with it. I am usually cold and this is not a heavy weight suit, so I need to wear something under it. What do I wear under it? I think I need some color as all black near my face washes me out. I am planning on boring black pumps unless I find some really cool looking shoes. I have trouble with earrings - I have some lovely pearl drop earrings that dh gave me for a wedding present, but they hurt after a couple of hours. What say you? (Heading out to Carsons soon.) A cami of your favorite color would look lovely, or a lightweight blouse. You can do a print as well as a solid. I wouldn't wear *drop* earrings. A post-type earring would be better with a suit. And a necklace would be nice. Pearls, single strand, are always classy. Black pumps would be fine; those of you who know me well know that I will recommend hose rather than bare legs. Your shoes will be more comfortable, and you will look more finished (even if only *some* of the people there will think you look finished, it will be worth it, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 If you're always cold, I'd go with a thin silk or cashmere knit sweater to go underneath,in a bright color, if you can find one. I'm always cold myself, so I'm sympathetic to the challenges of bundling while looking nice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sharp looking suit. A colorful scarf might be fun...and I find if the back of my neck is warm, most of the rest of me is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Gorgeous suit! I would play up lips with a strong color. Maybe even wear hose with a seam up the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks for the advice. After looking at several stores for a brightly colored shell to wear underneath, I was pretty disappointed. Most of them either had elaborate necklines, looked cheap, or were too low-cut (for me and for the suit.) I had resigned myself to wearing a scarf inside my jacket to look like a blouse, when I decided to make one last stop. At Burlinton Coat Factory, I found a steal of a deal on a Calvin Klein teal shell with light detailing at the neckline (small pleats). It worked with my pearls and added just what I needed. It was a great night for dh. (Dd, FIL and I just had to do a lot of smiling, nodding, and shaking of hands.) There were 400 people there. About 40 people were recognized, but dh was one of only 6 people who was given an award and made a speech. Dh does not like speaking in public, but he did a decent job. No literary masterpiece, but recognized the people in his live who have mentored and supported him in his career. 3 people at our table won the bet that the would speak for under 3 minutes. :laugh: (2 minutes 30 seconds.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Sounds like a nice evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well, I'm too late, and not that great at fashion advice anyway, but I LOVE that suit! Congrats to your husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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