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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

DH's Reunion

I am attending my husband's 30 year class reunion in two weeks. I am having a hard time trying to decide what to wear. Please help. The first night is at an outdoor theatre, casual, also we are in Montana and it will probably still be cold. I didn't really want to wear jeans, but that probably will be the best bet for outside.
The second night is at a nice hotel here in town. Not a sit down dinner, but casual appetizers, drinks and dancing. I have a really cute pair of white sailer pants but have no idea what to wear with them to kind of be sexy for my husband but not too sexy that everyone thinks I am trying to be sexy.
HELP!!

Kelly

Reunions are very special events, as you can tell. Your DH is not only finding old friends, he's meeting them, and himself, at a younger age once again, as well. Ok, now that I have scared you completely, here's some help!

First, what is your best look? The look that puts a spring in your step, and gets a few compliments during the day? You know the one. In my case, it involves a shirt with a certain collar, and for others, it's a neckline, a hem length, pants legs of a certain width, a color. Take that look and modify it for this event. The white sailor pants sound like they work for you in just this way.

Add the perfect top. I recommend a wrap (but not for me! they won't stay closed!) for most women, since the fit shows off the bosom, but there is room to adjust the visible cleavage (for this event, not too much. Just a hint that it's under there.) With white pants, almost any color is good; pick the one that's best for you, maybe deep pink?

Perfect fitting, crisp jeans will probably work for the outdoor event, but if you aren't convinced, and they don't make your heart sing, look for some nice cotton twill 5 pocket pants instead. Be sure that the pants that you wear are exactly the right length. Too short is worse than too long.

And, this is no time to skimp on shoes, girl! Be sure that you have new ones that aren't showing wear, or style fatigue. I once splurged on a bag for a reunion (I would never have spent that much) and not only did it make my evening, sitting there so beautifully in my hand, attesting to all what DH had achieved, it turned out to last longer and look better than any evening accessory I ever had.

I would avoid any color or style that has a "title" You don't want to be the wife "in the red dress," in the "green glasses," in the "mini skirt" But you knew that. For this event, your hair (and makeup) require special attention, so get the appointment lined up now. Don't change anything major; it's too close for that, but be sure that your haircut and color are in the up cycle.

Find your best look, and wear it to the Reunion. Add shoes& accessories that are worthy of respect, and have your hair and makeup just perfect. He (and I) will be proud of you.

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