The Best Look to Wear for Any Occasion

One of the easiest fashion selections any of us will have to make is choosing what color shirt to wear with our jeans. Dressing casual is such an acceptable look for so many venues, from attending a sports event to visiting the library, grabbing lunch with frends, going to class and even going to work, making dressing a simple action.
 
What happens when a specific event requires a bit more that jeans and a top? Finding that special attire can be a challenge, from selecting the color which flatters you best to deciding whether a cocktail dress will work or realizing this is a black tie gathering and formal wear will be required.

A woman can select from several types of formal attire, including long ball gowns, shorter formal dresses, evening suits and cocktail dresses.

With a ball gown, the skirt is typically very full and the bodice more conservative. Evening gowns tend to be more fitted through the body, often exposing more of the wearer’s skin. It is the cocktail dress styles which offer the widest range of choices, the skirt ranging from tea length to short, and depending on the fabric and design, from dressy to conservative. For a full-length gown, the styles can range from quite simple designs to those which are very elaborate.

Preparing for a black tie event is a chance for you to focus on and enjoy looking your most gorgeous. Just embrace each occasion when you can wear a long formal gown, rare as they are, and have fun. If a long style would be too much, there are many lovely fancy cocktail dresses which will work for a black tie event, the shorter skirt showing off the wearer’s kicky heels. 

Here are some colors lists to help you pick a tone for the season. Remember these colors work for everything you wear and carry, from the most casual looks to the most formal. There also is no rule which says you can’t wear any of these colors at anytime of year. Enjoy!

The light and pastel hues for Spring always hint at the fresh, new season growing all around you. 

Pale peach
Blush pink
Mint green
Baby blue
Cream
Light gray
Soft yellow
Spring green
Lavender

The bright and bolder tones of Summer echo the outdoors, and the sunny days of fun, sun and sandy beaches.

Lemon Yellow
Candy Apple Red
Mandarin Orange
Bold Pink / Fuchsia
Turquoise
Royal Blue
Crisp Whites

The rich and warm colors of Fall always hint of the cooler days and windy, wet weather. Embrace the season’s passing by wearing tones which echo the show from Mother Nature.

Browns, ranging from Khaki and Camel to a deep Mahogany and Espresso
Muted Mustard Yellow
Burnt Orange
Hunter Green
Darker Purple tones like Mauve, eggplant and Aubergine
Neutrals like cream, and all shades of gray and black

As the sky and landscape turns to Winter grays, browns and whites, these are the colors to select for your wardrobe. But be sure to include for yourself the special touches of deep, jewel tones to celebrate the season and the holiday festivities. 

Winter White
Cream
Shades of Brown
Black
Medium to Dark Gray
Deep Ruby Red
Dark Purple
Emerald Green
Sapphire Blue

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No matter the occasion, from formal to casual, be sure to enjoy and feel comfortable in what you wear. With so many styles and colors to select from, finding what is right is as simple as finding what looks great when you are wearing it.