By Nicole Flowers
If there is one thing that is going through every girl’s mind as of right now, it’s the thought of this semester’s formals — guys’ and girls’. Some of the big days have already passed and some are quickly approaching, but girls are still scrambling about trying to get that “perfect dress” for that “perfect date.”
As if trying to get the special someone to go with you wasn’t enough ladies, fashion always gets us down when it comes to what to wear. The seasons are changing and the options are becoming slim. Should you buy a new dress or borrow one?
This was my dilemma as well, seeing as I didn’t know what I was going to wear until the day before the big event.
If there is anything that I might be able to help with, let it be this: color scheme. It’s already the middle of November and therefore it’s fall, that’s right ladies, fall. Don’t try and get away with wearing last spring’s pastels or last summer’s floral patterns. That is a no go. Be young and beautiful in deep reds, browns and maybe go crazy and throw some emerald into the mix. I am not a fan of the ever-prevalent black dress, but with this year’s climate, a little black number might just hit the jackpot.
Now, far be it from me to sound a bit motherly here, but a lady who goes out without anything around her shoulders is just not thinking ahead. Go out and buy yourself a wonderful matching shawl or wrap for the big event. A deep mixture of colors is a good offset to a solid dress. Though it would be wonderful if your handsome date were to give you his jacket, you can never depend on a man for anything when it comes to this stuff, so it’s better to have your own warmth readily available. Remember, it’s cold out there.
Do you want to stand out? Let me give you a bit of advice when it comes to that aspect. A lovely fur muff around the hands, along with any accessory that is faux fur adds a beautiful holiday flare to the evening. It can really accent any solid dress, especially if it’s tastefully chosen. Do not forget the jewelry either, it really completes the ensemble and most of the time makes the ensemble.
With all of this said, don’t forget to have fun wherever you go. Take time and get to know the people around you. It’s a wonderful life.
And one more thing, enjoy your date’s company. I know for me… he was the best part.
—Found the perfect dress? E-mail Nicole Flowers at nicole.flowers@pepperdine.edu
November 14, 2002