What to Wear to a Formal Event

WHAT TO WEAR TO A FORMAL EVENT

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Hey everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving this past week! I had an absolute blast in New York, and will be sharing some of my favorite holiday highlights from my trip soon, but I'm currently back in D.C. getting ready for this busy week. This Sunday night, I'll be attending the 41st Kennedy Center Honors, which I am beyond excited for! This annual event honors those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. This years honorees will be Cher, Lin-Manuel (Hamilton), Reba, Philip Glass and Wayne Shorter. Feeling as star stuck as I am? As I calm my nerves and prepare for this magical evening, all I have left to do is find the perfect dress, which at times, is easier said then done.

As an event planner, I'm consistently finding reasons to dress up because there are many events to attend throughout the year. Unfortunately, I do have a pet peeve when it comes to repeating outfits. I know, I know, it may sound crazy, but when you're involved in the events industry, you won't believe how many times you run into the same people. Luckily for me, they have a Rent the Runway (one of my favorite stores) in Georgetown. This store is my go-to when it comes to shopping for a special occasion because I find the look I'm going for, borrow the outfit of my dreams and simply return it after. I love this concept because you can look flawless in exactly what you imagined without having to repeatedly wear the outfit over and over, trying to get your money’s worth.

Whether you're attending a black tie event, holiday celebration or wedding this winter, never underestimate the power of being well dressed. The holiday season tends to be a very social time of year, which means more opportunities to dress up. Get dolled up and have fun dressing to impress. I have put together some of my favorite formal picks for this winter that I'm sure you'll love. Hopefully my post will aid you in finding the perfect formal dress for your upcoming winter celebrations!

I have booked my appointment with an RTR stylist, so stay tuned to see which dress I decide to go with this Sunday!

18 FORMAL WINTER DRESSES: