As many of you know, my office is on Capitol Hill here in DC so I'm lucky enough to see the gorgeous capitol building every day. Congress officially began their new session last week, but the President doesn't start his new term for another two weeks or so. I've been slowing watching the process as they've built the scaffolding, hung flags, and delivered more port-a-potties than you can imagine. With festivities kicking off next weekend I've been running around making sure I have dresses and accessories to all of the various events that weekend. I think I'll be attending 3 balls this year, most of them for work, so I need three different outfits.
While I haven't decided yet, there are some things to consider for Inaugural balls. First... this is not prom. Obvious, but I haven't really had to wear long gowns since high school, so there's a whole new set of rules. As with anything in DC the balls are potential networking events, so I need to stay some what professional. Strapless dresses are pushing it--- so make sure you have a wrap. This may not be the time to make a real statement with your fashion choices, so tone down the color and the trends.
Here are a few dresses I think would be perfect.
I really like the coverage of this dress. It's a gorgeous bright red, which is fun while still being patriotic (obviously this is an inaugural ball).
Again, really liking the coverage of this dress, but the lace detail make it a little less stuffy. Plus it's emerald, so on point with the trends--- while not taking too many risks.
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| Emerald Dress |
While this dress is strapless, I really like it. The deep color is fun, yet professional and the beading is just enough to make the dress unique but again not overly flashy. A gorgeous pashmina and you're all set to hit the town.
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| Purple Dress |
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| Navy Blue Dress |
So what would you wear to an inaugural ball?
36 comments:
LOVE the emerald dress!
Alissa
FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com
Ohhh I love the last two! The navy is gorgeous, especially for this time of year!
I love the emerald and navy! The are both gorgeous and appropriate for the events!
I LOVE the navy! The neckline is so gorgeous. You're going to have so much fun even if it is for work!
I walk by the Macy's windows everyday and the dresses are beautiful! I vote emerald.
That's fantastic, what fun you'll have! Love all of these choices, my best friend will be attending one of the balls and I've been having fun helping her pick out her gown :)
I love all of your picks, but the the red and the navy dresses are my favorites! Have fun!
I really like the navy!! Can't wait to see what you wear and hear all about the balls!
That navy one is amazing! I think it would look gorgeous on you!
Jamie
forevereightyone.blogspot.com
I love the purple as well as the navy. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge wore navy, it's become one of my new favorite "formal" colors. No matter what you will look Fabulous!!! oxo
i have NO clue what to wear to the inaugural ball i'm attending either!!! i need to get on that ASAP! love the dresses you found!!!
xo,Taylor
iLikeMyClothesTaylored.blogspot.com
The navy dress is gorgeous!!! :)
I love the red and navy blue. Both would look awesome with your coloring. And oh how I'd like to be attending the inaugural ball. Sigh...
Alison
www.getyourprettyon.com
The emerald and the navy are GORGEOUS. Cant wait to see which ones you choose!
I love the emerald dress... so gorge!
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Stylejourneys
My favorite is the navy dress, love it!
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
That emerald dress. I can't even.
I LOVE the last two. That is so exciting that you get to attend these types of balls! I'm jealous!
Oh, the emerald dress is a must! So jealous you get to attend -- you're going to be a part of history. Tell my BFF Michelle I said hello! :)
So glad I found your blog -- fellow Dawg here!
www.allthethingsetc.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh, so awesome that you are going to the Inagural ball! Jealous! I love love love the navy blue one and the emerald one is pretty great too. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
that is amazing you're attending! congrats! I also choose the emerald one .. it is so classy looking!!
I love them all, I can't even pick a favorite!
First off,,, I'm totally jealous! Take it all in and enjoy it to the fullest :) As for the look...Oh definitely the Navy blue dress. Understated elegance with a hit of bling by the face....UM LOOVVEEE!!! Definitely the blue :)
all are great but the emerald is AMAZING...can't wait to see all about the ball
xoxo
Val
http://styletoenvy.com
Love the red dress! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Katherine
I love all the dresses!! I wish I could go to the inagural ball! I have THE perfect dress too! :(
These are all so pretty! The second is probably my favorite, then the first. That's exciting that you get to go to these balls. Have fun :)
You definitely have to write about all these exciting events post and pre inauguration, how exciting for you!!
Love the last two dresses, the red one is super classy yet sexy and the emerald green one is such a pretty color.
Um, how awesome! I want your job! Navy dress gets my vote!
They're all gorgeous, but that NAVY one is my fav. You'll look fabulous no matter what you wear :)
So fun!!! I love all your picks but the emerald green one is my favorite! Can't wait to see what you wear :)
xo,
Angela
headtotoechic.blogspot.com
The navy one is my favorite...love the jeweled neckline! How fun that you get to go the inaugural ball!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Inaugural ball! That's high-rollin' girl! How fun! I LOVE the navy dress! Wow, I wish I had an occasion to get dressed up. I know the red one doesn't have any "flair" but there's something about that one that is very classy that I like too. Oh, and I might check out that bronzer you mentioned this summer. Thanks for visiting my blog!
jen
www.goteambowen.blogspot.com
IINaugural ball, you are sorta a big deal!!!! Have so much fun {and take lots of pictures for us!}
xx,
Maya
LOVE those gowns! Especially the green one with the lace, gorgeous!
Can I just say I'm super jealous you have a reason to wear a gown? Much less 3!? Love the emarald! Good luck trying to decide :)
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