Tomorrow night I am graduating from my Visual Art Degree which took me four long years to complete, yay! This is exciting, however being a bit of a "reclusive genius" (haha) I'm not exactly excited about getting up on stage and having an auditorium full of onlookers watch my every step (and probably a trip as I am prone to that sort of embarrassing behaviour).
Hence my panic at choosing what to wear to this event...
Luckily, I work at this heavenly place called Impulse Boutique! Rather than hunt high and low for appropriately dressy, yet classy, yet comfortable garb I can just take a quick stroll downstairs into the stock room and have all bases covered!!
Now to narrow down the options... a dress? Tailored pants and a blouse? A skirt and dressy top? Sleeve or no sleeve? Agh!
I think my pick of the dresses at Impulse for this kind of event is the stunning Ruffle Front Charmeuse Sleeveless Dress in Cobalt blue. The charmeuse fabric is super luxurious to wear, the shape is flattering but relaxed and the ruffle on the front just adds a hint of feminine elegance. And on a short statured woman like me the length will be a very appropriate knee length ;)
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| Mela Purdie Ruffle Front Charmeuse Sleeveless Dress $395 |
For pants I have my eye on the new Mela Purdie Ponte Slim Leg pant. It's structured yet comfortable, and the fabric is the blackest black and micro fine pill-proof ponte, which always looks elegant and polished. The leg width is appropriate, being not so skinny as to look casual but not wide enough to start looking sloppy.
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| Mela Purdie Slim Leg Ponte Pant $215 |
Now for the piece which I'm kind of more excited about than graduating... the Mela Purdie Bow Blouse in Emerald Charmeuse! This little baby has been on everyone's most wanted list ever since it dropped at Impulse HQ. It just ticks all the boxes; luxury fabric, stunning colour, understated feminine detailing, the perfect slightly dropped hemline and a comfortable sleeve. This amazing emerald colour is perfect for my pale skin and dark hair, and will look quite striking peeking out from my black robes.
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| Mela Purdie Charmeuse Bow Blouse $355 |
Or do I go for a skirt and top? I must say I've been coveting this gorgeous skirt by Marilyn Seyb, and happily it would be perfect for this occasion! Great length and it has an unusual print, which appeals to my artistic sensibilities.
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Marilyn Seyb Yoke and Pockets skirt $182
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I would pair this stunning skirt with a simple black top and maybe a little dressy shrug or bolero. The Mela Purdie Ballerina Tank is a great basic black tank with elegant straps which don't show bras underneath, and is a convenient longer length. I would throw a Thompson Mank Jacket over the top for a little texture and to dress it up some more.
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| Mela Purdie Ballerina Tank $139 |
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| Thompson Mank Jacket $77 |
Well, I think I'll go for pants and a blouse, just so I have an excuse to finally get my hands on that Bow Blouse! But I'll keep the others in mind for any other such events or even a dinner date or work function... Of course all of these pieces are available now online from Impulse Boutique, with worldwide shipping!
