Casual, Casual? Or Just Casual? Or Really Casual?

Ok, so here it is. I'll admit that many days go by when I have no idea what to wear.

Not the faintest idea.

And I'm the self ascribed "Fashionista". Don't worry, this isn't one of those posts where I self indulge and tell you how awkward my life is on a normal basis.

But I am a blogger no? And that comes with the territory...

But I digress.

In light of my perpetual awkwardness and the ensuing situations that follow, I try to avoid these circumstances as much as possible. For instance, 2 weekends ago I was invited to several functions whose dress code included the following: black tie, dressy casual and black tie optional.

So I considered the ultimate life altering question I face every day, what in the world will I wear? And what is casual?

WHAT? IS? CASUAL?

Question mark. Point blank.

I was reading the Washington Life Magazine as I often do, to see how many people I personally know in it and I came across the Ambassador's section of the issue. Of course it was a "what to wear guide" for the events going on this fall and if one were invited to a ambassador's function, it should then be noted that casual just means not formal. Implying that you shouldn't show up in jeans if a ball gown is not required. A "no sneakers" event, if you will.

I went shopping in my closet, and then had hours and hours of conversing with my mother over what I should pack. I mean, my mother is The Master of shopping, shoes and dressing. And my father is the guru of Bow Ties...and then the previously stated snappy dressing nerd and the It Girl gave birth to me. However, I claim the title of Sparkle Master....

ANYWAAAAYYY!!! So I consulted her on what casual was and we couldn't decide. As with any question unanswered, I turned to the digital deity: Google.

Here's t http://www.emilypost.com/everyday-manners/your-personal-image/69-attire-guide-beach-casual-to-white-tie-

Emily Post ventures to explain:

OCCASION/ DRESS CODE		WOMEN
White Tie		Formal (floor length) evening gown
Black Tie		Formal (floor length) evening gown dressy cocktail dress Your dressiest little black dress
Creative Black Tie		Formal (floor length) evening gown dressy cocktail dress your dressiest little black dress fun or unique accessories
Black Tie Optional		Formal (floor length) evening gown dressy cocktail dress a little black dress dressy separates
Semiformal		Short afternoon or cocktail dress a little black dress long dressy skirt and top dressy separates
Festive Attire (usually for the holidays)		Cocktail dress or long dressy skirt and top dressy pants outfit or separates a little black dress feature holiday colors and accessories
Business Formal *		Suit business-style dress dress with a jacket stockings (optional in summer) heels, low or high
Business Casual*		Skirt, khakis or pants open-collar shirt, knit shirt, or sweater (no spaghetti straps or decolleté) casual-style dress
Dressy Casual		Dress skirt and dressy top dressy pants outfit nice jeans and dressy top
Casual		Sundress long or short skirt khakis or nice jeans shorts (depending on occasion and climate) plain t-shirt (no slogans), polo shirt, or turtleneck casual button-down blouse
*Always check and abide by your company's dress code.

Alot of that sounds like Chinese...

What's white tie?????

So that leaves me with the task of illustrating pictorially. Not now though, I have to string this one out to keep you coming back for more, like me at the shoe department...as usual. I can describe my shoe habit as an expensive and addictive fixation. AGAIN, DIGRESSING!

It's been a bit, but I'm back!
Much love,
SouFa