Hostess Dresses

Posted on April 9th, 2015

Though I’m very much in favor of living in the moment and being grateful for what you have now, I don’t think a little daydreaming ever hurt anyone.  This week, the calendar says spring but the weather says “Don’t go outside,” so I’m settling for dreaming of warm weather outdoor soirees.

They say you shouldn’t overthink things when it comes to entertaining.  If the hostess is having a good time, everyone will have a good time.  I believe this is true, and I also believe the hostess is more apt to have enjoy herself if she knows she’s looking fabulous.  When I think about hostess outfits, I think about color (when am I not thinking about color?), comfort, and something that’s casually show stopping.  Our dear hostess flits about her party, G&T in hand, laughing with her guests but also ducking back inside to toss the salad and whip the homemade whip cream.  This is what I would wear for such an occasion:

1. Vineyard Vines– it’s easy to glow in white
2. Tracy Reese– covered shoulders for the spring time chill 
3. Shoshana– a jeweled bodice is just the right amount of sparkle 
4. Shoshana– you’ll look good in blue even before your tan comes in 

5. Socialite– it’s navy and white and it’s under $50, end of story
6. Mara Hoffman- cut outs! 
7. French Connection- sometimes you need to show a little leg 
8. Splendid– easy and breezy

Now I just need to pick one, overcome my fear of maxi dresses, move out of my small apartment to a place with a real kitchen and outdoor entertaining space, and I’ll be all set!  Which would you choose?