Jean’s Girl Needs Black-Tie Outfit
August 20th, 2008
Dear Style Matters,
Last summer, I was at an event in the street mall on Alameda and Wadsworth and you and your partner in crime were there too. (Forgive me for not recalling the name of the area - I used to live in Denver when that area was called Villa Italia).
With all that being said, I’m sure you’ve guess I’m not a youngster. And I have a serious fashion dilema.
I work virtually, which means I have a home office and if I want to work in my sweats or skivvies, that’s okay, because no one ever sees me. But….here’s my problem:
One of my clients (who is one of the top pageant interview coaches in the nation) has requested that I accompany her to the Pageant Beauty Competition and Expo in San Diego next month. This is a very big gala event complete with red carpet etc.
A)What does one wear to participate in this expo when she is 52 but looks like 35;
B) What style of little black dress is best given age, etc.
C) How do I do all of this on a budget of under $500?
Thanks for your help -
Please understand, I’ve always been a jeans kinda girl.
Sherry
Dear Sherry,
We are assuming that you are looking for a long, formal dress. But you will find both formal and cocktail length at the stores we are recommending. All of these stores should have be within your budget. You attended an event with us at BelMar, which is a fabulous outdoor shopping area. There you received a complimentary copy of our book courtesy of BelMar, and our book is where you will find all the addresses, phone numbers, sizes, etc. for the stores we are now recommeding to you. If Belmar is the area you enjoy shopping, then visit the Cache store at Belmar. In Larimer Square go to Mariel. In Greenwood Village/Cherry Hills village go to Paula’s. If you enjoy outlet shopping, go to Colorado Mills, visit Off SAKS and Neiman’s Last Call. Of course there is Macy’s (Cherry Creek only and visit the personal shopper Lynda), Nordstrom, SAKS and Neimans. When visiting the last 3, then stay in the dressy dress area, don’t wonder off to couture. It’s hard to recommend a style of LBD not knowing height, body type, size, etc. but you will find something perfect at one of these locations. Have a great trip!
Evelinda and Judie
August 21st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Dear Sherry,
My name is Lynda Kacvinski-Cukale and I am a personal Shopper at Macy’s in Cherry Creek Mall. I would love to help you put together an oufit for your event! That is my specialty! My service is free, so give me a call or email me at any time if you would like an appointment!
Lynda
303-478-4466
lynda.j.kacvinski@macys.com