Black tie.
For those not housing a burgeoning collection of beaded ballgowns, those two little words appearing on any invitation this season are enough to cause heart palpitations and a frenzy of oh-my-god-what-do-I-wear’s?
Still that beating heart.
“Options” is the key operating word here. Versatility doesn’t hurt, either.
Sure, there will always be a place for that body-hugging, drop-dead movie-star gown.
But you also can make an entrance in a leggy mini and matching jacket. Or in a sculpted dress with a simple silhouette. Another option that always works: a tuxedo.
Anything goes . . . as long as it’s black.
Resources
Karl Lagerfeld glass beaded dress ($3,325), Manolo Blahnik shoes ($465) and black patterned Anne Klein panty hose ($9.50), available at Neiman Marcus.
Isabel Toledo dress with satin trim ($1,035), lace wraparound vest ($495), Manolo Blahnik shoes ($515) and vintage glass earrings, ($600), available at Ultimo.
On page 4: Moschino’s short black silk suit ($960), available at Neiman Marcus.
Model, Janelle Pratt; hair and makeup, Maureen Burke; stylist, Ann Moorehouse; all from Aria Model and Talent Management.