The title should be Company Holiday Party Clothing Suggestions

Well, I just found out that my company is having a party this year, which is wonderful...but since they haven't had an evening party in 4 years I'm at a loss for what to wear.

They're renting a private room at Laundry's. It's not 5 star, nor is it downtown, but I still consider it a nicer place. The party is a Friday night at 7, and it's employee+1 (so no families, just adults).

It's a party, I want to look nice, but I don't want to spend a lot of $$ on an outfit that I'm only going to wear once. I don't want to look over dressed, nor do I want to look under dressed. I would also like something that I can wear during the day at work or on a nice date out without looking like I'm going to the Oscars.

I'm not really a fan of LBDs, but I was thinking that I should do something simple (skirt and sweater) and just bling the h**l out of my accessories (sparkly earrings, scarf, shoes...something, anything...).

Please, any thoughts and suggestions welcome!!!!

Not sure what size you are, but I love JCP. Even when I was a size 22 I could usually find a cute dress that fit well. They usually have sales that put their dresses at 50% off... With coupons it could go as low as 75%off.

I've worn palazzo pants similar to these with a bright red sweater or nice white blouse with a "Christmassy" looking vest. The shirt & sweater, I could wear with other things, but the pants were mainly for evening wear.

http://www.dressbarn.com/detail/chif...ants/100630649

Depending on what type of office you work in, you'll probably see people in jeans with sport jackets all the way to really formal evening wear.

I love monochrome (usually for me all black) with some great colored shoes and statement jewelry.

You could do a skirt, pants, a blazer, a wrap shirt, whatever! Even Target has some great clothes nowadays

Thanks for all the suggestions!!!!!

Munchy - I really like your suggestion about going monochromatic and dressing it up with fun shoes and bold jewelry! Then I could mix the outfit with my regular wardrobe to dress it down for everyday wear.

jenjen - Those pants are adorable and would look awesome with some bright shoes peaking out of the bottom!

Kat - I never even thought about JCP...you're right they have amazing sales. I'll have to see what they have going on for Black Friday.

I certainly can put all of these ideas together and come up with a great, versatile outfit! Thanks again!

I think a black dress with a blazer would be nice! You could always mix and match those pieces with other things for work, and dresses tend to last through more sizes if you wear them with a belt when they get a little looser

Dressing it up with fancy accessories and fun shoes is a good idea, because you can always take off the blingy earrings if you get there and see people in khakis

Update:

I found a dress at Burlington for $14.99 on the clearance rack (score!!!!) that has a white satin top, with a black knee length skirt. I am going to wear black shoes and red chunky jewelry for a pop of color!

I thought about red shoes but didn't think they'd look right with black nylons, and since it's an evening party, I didn't think tan nylons would be right.

Unfortunately the dress is too low cut to wear to the office, but that's ok. It was on sale and I needed a going out dress!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I went to 4 different stores before I found it, lol.

That sounds awesome - I'm sure you'll look beautiful!

I love the sound of your dress and I always think there is nothing sexier than black stockings.
When I was in the midst of losing I needed something for a somewhat elegant party. I bought a long black skirt , at Salvation Army , and a neighbor gave me a cocktail sweater. with heels and the appropriate bling I looked as good as anybody , or as good as an overweight person could look.