some “Wicked” cute outfits
Here’s an email from our reader Emily (I swear it’s not from me Emily, although I would love to see Wicked):
“Next month I’m going to see Wicked for my birthday. I’m so excited and I would like to get something new (I’ll take any excuse to buy a new outfit)! Wicked is well known for it’s bright green color and with that being my favorite color I would love to find a cute green dress or something else to wear. Any ideas?”
Okay, Emily, when I first saw this email I was like, “what? How am I going to find a cute green dress?” But actually, this has been my favorite outfit to put together so far. Having the specific constraint of a green dress made it pretty easy to narrow things down. I’ve got a couple options for you, and then, just because I can, I’ll throw in my vote.
options 1 and 2:
1. Leading Lady Dress, DownEast Basics, $29.99 (very comfortable, very cute, and a perfect addition to your wardrobe. This is definitely something you’ll be able to wear often.)
2. Dressy Jersey Cinched Dress, J.Crew, $78.00 (so pretty, I love the waist and tie. You’ll need to wear something underneath, and a classic tee from DownEast is always a great option, as would be a camisole underneath with a cardigan on top.
shoes: Steve Madden Passta Platform, $62.82 or Steve Madden Witney T-strap Slingback, $99.95 (both styles are from Endless.com. I couldn’t decide, so I just showed both options. Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision when I’m play shopping for someone else.)
necklace: Mirrored Disk Necklace, Charlotte Russe, $6.99 (looks pretty darn close to the expensive one the J.Crew girl is wearing. I’d buy a few and layer them at different lengths.)
options 3 and 4:
3. Pleated Cowl Neck Dress, Nordstrom, $91.90 (I love the cute stand-up cowl neck and the 60’s mod-ish detail in the back. So cute.) Put it with these great patterned heels from Endless.com for $45.73. Top off the look with this fantastic head piece. I remember putting this etsy.com seller in my favorites a while back, then I saw that Anthropologie had picked up her Fascinator piece. They don’t carry it any longer, but I was excited to see someone’s handmade company doing well. You’ll look hip and stylish and I think it will add to the fun and fancy of the night. For accessories I would just add a fun cocktail ring, and you’re all set!
4. Lastly, my favorite look, Caranday Dress, Anthropologie, $178.00 (this dress would just be so much fun for a special night out. It’s 35.5″ long, so it might be a little short. Even if it’s not, I’ve put with it a slip from Vintage Hem. It’s the Effie’s Dessert style in vanilla, for $60.00). Then the cardigan to wear over it is from J.Crew for $49.99. The necklace ($38.00) and earrings ($18.00) are both from Anthropologie. To finish it off, you have three shoe choices. The Slingback ($43.42), the Peep-Toe Slingback ($49.76), or my pick, the Espadrille ($79.95).
You’ve got a very hard and very fun decision ahead of you. Options one and two are more casual and less expensive. But you did say this was a special occasion worthy of spending a little money…so…options three and four are a little less casual, more festive, and…more expensive.
Have a great birthday Emily, and I hope you enjoy the show!
Love, Emily
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What GREAT options!! I love all of them!!!! I especially like the dress from J.Crew. Also, the dress from Anthropologie is AMAZING! I never knew they made such cute slips. What a great idea! Thanks a bunch Emily. I’ve got some shopping to look forward to!
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