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What to Wear: Washington DC
Lela recently wrote in with fun request for an upcoming visit to the Capitol:
I’m going to visit my sister in Washington, D.C. in a couple of weeks (read: July in DC, hot and humid). We are going to a concert together, and then afterwards, going to get a drink with my high school crush/lust object with whom I recently got back in touch after not having seen him in TWELVE YEARS! I’m married now, so I’m not looking, but I would like to look good.Before our evening activities my sister and I are going to be running around town looking for her wedding dress(!), so I need something that will work all day and all evening, keep me cool, and, er, look hot. Comfortable shoes a huge plus!
I’m 5’10”, about a size 8, size 11 shoes, athletic build.
She sent a photo too but asked that I not share it. She’s very cute with short dark red hair and a taste for bright clothes (here’s a thumbnail of her shirt). I would say she’s “kicky;” a great adjective. Here’s my recommendation:
Dress – A short sleeved wrap dress works for nearly anything. This fun polka-dot version is on sale from Boden for $64. Very flattering for impressing a former crush and for appearing in photos next to the bride-to-be.
Day shoes – Break in these white skimmers before you leave and they should last you all day.
Night shoes – Switch to red slingback, peeptoe wedges when you meet the ex.
Bag – A white leather tote should fit everything you need for the long day, including peanut m&m’s (which I have thought are required for any wedding dress trying on ever since watching When Harry Met Sally).
Earrings – Red quartz drops add a dash of color.
Bracelets – Buy these cinnabar bangles when you visit the Smithsonian gift shop.
Good luck with it all, Lela!
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Emily, I love it all! Thank you. Those red shoes are to die for. And thanks for the peanut M&M tip!
Hmm.. I know a “kicky”, often times redhead, who has a sister SHE could visit in DC…
Butterstick! Do it for Butterstick. Mama Panda might be preggers again.
Interesante! How much longer are you going to be in DC? Possibly until it starts to cool down a bit?
Umm.. not really. Just the rest of July. But still!! It isn’t too bad, and you could finally wear a summer dress in the summer!
I love the dress and bangles, especially! Lovely outfit on the whole, too, as you always put together :-).
Love the dress!