Winter Party

Hi - I am 5'4 and 140 pounds. I have a black pencil skirt I wear to work often that I want to wear to a post holiday party. I have gray tights and burgundy tights and also black sheer stockings. I mostly wear a 3" heeled black boot in the winter. What can I wear to "party" it up. I am up for purchasing a top and shoes.



Since you are starting with a pencil skirt, a good piece, there are many options for tops. Try a white shirt (satin?) over which you can drape a men's black tuxedo tie, worn untied. This is a very party look. If you are an apple shape, a fine knit top, with a longer narrow satin scarf, fringed, can add impact. If your upper body is more narrow, consider a zebra print cardi over a cami.

Evening Top for a Pencil

High Shine, Easy to Wear

If Small on Top

For shoes, try metallic, (pewter?) shoes. The burgundy tights are more daytime, the gray will work with dressy (patent?) boots, and the black sheers work well for evening wear, with a closed toe shoe.

Don't forget a Terrific Clutch

Here are some more ideas:
Ili: Inject the color of right now (muted metallic/saturated gray) via blouse or shoes to make it more party-wear and wear a great patent leather belt in a vibrant color of the season (dark lavender for now? mimosa for upcoming spring?). big cocktail ring for the index finger.

Cheryl: I would suggest a silk satin blouse with nice detailing in a saturated color - perhaps ruching down the front or detail on the sleeves -patent belt and one wow piece of jewellery.