What to Wear to a Mythical Odyssey
Updated: Apr 30, 2019
We're only a month out from setting sail on our Mythical Odyssey, which means we should be giving thought to what we'll be wearing. Some folks may need a little inspiration to release their muse of creativity, and I've collected that for you below. You'll notice the invitation suggests a color palette of black, white and gold for a creative black tie or Grecian-inspired look. Dressing up for an event like this immerses you into the fantasy and makes the experience more memorable, interactive and "FUN" – so I say commit and become the hero or heroine on the red carpet for this year's Dinner of Note event at the Midland Theatre on September 22nd. Below are some idea starters for both the ladies and gentlemen to ponder for making that spectacular entrance.
For the guys, give a little thought as you pull out that black tux you always reach for when attending a black tie fundraiser event. I've learned that making a little effort to accessorize that tux differently makes all the difference because suddenly you've become more interesting. The easiest thing to do is change up your bow tie and pocket square – perhaps one in a solid gold fabric and the other in an interesting pattern and you're set (avoid matchy-matchy). This is an easy way to create a focal point and draw attention to your dashing smile. Now, if you're really daring, how about a tux slipper? In velvet, it feels like you're gliding on air. You'll be surprised to learn they're no more expensive than a typical dress shoe, yet nothing pulls together a formal look more completely.
If you're adventurous, there is an endless number of ways you can channel a more dramati