May/June is traditionally the spring /summer party season in Canada and U.S.A. Between weddings, proms, charity events, gallery openings and so on, a girl just needs clothes!

Here is how to decipher the party invites and what to wear:

 “Black Tie”-

Dressy, usually long gown or evening dress for women , tux and bow tie for men.

“Upscale Casual”:

Coctail dress, dressy pants and top, dinner suit for women,  suit /sport jacket with no tie for men ( variations on the theme, but no jeans or t-shirts)

Try these dresses from Queen Bee Girls:

1. Diane Von Furstenberg Domino Drees 2. CK Bradley Bamba Dress

 

 

    

wear with these gorgeous accessories from Queen Bee Girls:   

Keneth Jay enamel leopard bracelet       Claudia Accessories Double Key Bracelet

The tricky one is the:

“Casual” invite

This definitely requires some interpretation: is this an invite to a back yard bbq or an event? Is this a small gathering or a big to do? Answering some of those will help set the LOOK.

In this case, men definitely have it easier and can wear the fashion spectrum from nice jeans with quality t-shirt or polo shirt, to khakis with dress shirt ( sleeves rolled up) and so on. With women, the look can also run the style gamut from nice jeans with dressy t-shirt to the little black/white/red dress to a print sundress. Heels or flats will be determined whether it’s a private event or a big party. The bigger the event the dressier the outfit and the higher the heel!

Here are some pretty casual dresses from EDUN a for -profit organization started by Bono and Ali Hewson. I like their philosophy of fashion with a purpose to help others….

From EDUN”s company description:

Founded on the premise of trade as a means of building sustainable communities in developing countries to help foster economic growth rather than provide charity.EDUN utilizes locally run factories in Africa, South America and India. EDUN does not build and does not own these factories.

    

  

 

 

 

 

 

Both  Queen Bee Girls and EDUN are merchants at The Brands Club mall, You must be a member to shop and to receive cashback from the stores. Register here to obtain a free membership.

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