Q. Hi Jordan,
I know so much about you from your site that I feel I am writing to an old friend. So, dear friend, I’m Delia and I have a dilemma.
I’ve been invited to a wedding, and after church [there is] a late lunch in a beautiful location by the sea. The theme is “tea party.” I have a beautiful emerald body-[conscious] dress that I’d like to wear…but what accessories would you recommend? How do you feel about gloves?
Thank you,
Delia
Abu Dhabi, UAE
A. Fun question! And what a fun-sounding wedding.
Of course the more traditional attire for a tea party-style wedding would be florals and/or pastels, but I love that you’ve chosen something different. With an emerald, knee-length dress I think there are two ways you could go:
1) Slightly over-the-top, Alice in Wonderlandish, and dramatic (in which case, hey: do the gloves. How many chances in your life do you get to wear something like that?)
or…
2) Refined and elegant with a retro twist (I love pink with emerald, provided you choose the right shade).
Product info is after the jump…along with a few more budget-friendly suggestions.
Dress: Alberta Ferretti
Alice In Wonderland: Modcloth earrings ($18), Kirna Zabete gloves ($225), Lulu Guinness clutch ($595), House of Harlow pumps ($260).
Retro & Refined: Aqua earrings ($35), Frederique watch, Reiss clutch ($170), Charlotte Olympia pumps.
More options:
Hoaglund, $330
L to R: DSW ($60), Debenhams (50EUR), Seychelles ($100)
Clockwise from L: Monsoon (30EUR), Dorothy Perkins ($55), Victoria’s Secret ($68), Sam Edelman ($168)
