The Thrill of Last Minute Shopping

What I'm Gonna Wear: Blue dress.
Tried it on last week but didn't buy it, it stays on my mind so I ended up getting it.

Luckily it fits well that no alteration is needed.
Last minute shopping is always so exciting.

Dressing up appropriately is such a fine art that few can master.
I'm still learning but here are some of my rules:
1) No too-sexy-its-slutty outfits
Examples: dress/ skirt that are too short that it barely covers your ass, too much cleavage.
We all know there are so many ways to fake a cleavage, but really, it's scary when it looks like your boobs are gonna fall out in any second!
I'm not a man but I believe too much cleavage/sex appeal can scare/turn a man off, at least the good ones.

2) Wear the right undergarment (bra, corset/waist sculptor, panties and stockings)
Some dresses are great because they are thinly padded & have built-in girdle that you just don't need anything. In other cases, wear a nude adhesive bra. Again, don't over do the push-up bra thing.
-Corset/ Waist sculptors: optional. But for dresses that are tight, it's a good idea to wear something underneath to flatten everything out.
-Panties: pay special attention if the outfit is tight/ fabric is sheer/ has a deep bare back cut.

Personally I HATE wearing push-up bra, I never wear it because it's so uncomfortable.
For most party gowns, I don't even wear a bra underneath, as long as the fabric is thick and supportive enough. And the fabric feels soooo good, orgasmically good on my bare, naked skin.
Oops! shared too much! : P


3) Remember: it's NOT Halloween.
Unless the dress code specifies, don't wear costumes. Let dramatic outfits stay on the stage.
Examples:
-lingerie, such as corsets, which are supposed to be worn inside
-poorly-designed or fitted traditional Chinese Qi Paos that shows off too much legs/makes you look like a prostitute/ Chinese doll/ ghost bride
Qi Pao/ whatever-it's-called are made to show off femininity WHILE still being elegant and moderate. Please stop ruining the art.
I have to admit it's demanding and I'm not ready for it, but at least I respect it enough that I choose not to wear it (yet).
-too Disney princess-y: if you've outgrown 8years-old and it's not your wedding day, no tiara please.

I guess I can list many more 'rules'. But all of those are just what I do/ don't.
Basically I only follow 2 general rules:
1) Wear whatever that makes you feel good & confident.
Party is more than food and music (but they are VERY important), it's about you being able to have a good time with others.
Being yourself makes you so much more approachable/attractive/ fun to be with.
BIG reminder: Purposefully breaking the rules is what we have to do sometimes. (Not asking you to go too far like turning up at a party in sleepwear.)
Dare to be naughty and playful.

2) Stay clean, simple, elegant and moderate.
Sometimes I'm tempted put on too much makeup or accessories too. But then I eventually learn that moderate is the key.
I don't need anything bling/ diamonds/ shocking outfit to shine, neither do you. (Come on, it's just a party)
Let your personality shine.Confidence and smile is the best accessory.

Dear readers, do you have any rules concerning dressing up?
Sometimes I wanna say to all the ladies: relax, stop thinking too much about what your wear/makeup/hair/body!
As long as you are having a good time, don't give a damn about those trivial things.
Have fun!
Love,
N