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Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date

  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    As Spring approaches, we’re starting to think about all the events that will soon be upon us: graduation, spring weddings, engagement parties and baby showers. You’re not the guest of honor, but you still want to look your best. Here are our suggestions for how to show off your style without upstaging your date.
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  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    When accompanying a date to an occasion where he is receiving an award or honor, it’s best to look put-together in the simplest possible way. Try an LBD for maximum style that won’t outshine the guest of honor.SHOP NOW: Topshop dress, $80
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  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    Going out for a night on the town to celebrate your best bud? Let her shine, but choose a fun accessory like a sequin clutch bag. That way you’ll feel dressed up, but you won’t be stealing any of her spotlight.SHOP NOW: Tasha clutch, $98
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  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    When interviewing, remember that you want to look polished. Conservative and clean will earn you points in this situation, but you can show off your personality in a suit paired with a subtly printed or colored shirt.SHOP NOW: Reiss jacket, $107
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  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    Whether it's a baby, bridal or any other type of shower, remember, you are not the most important person in the room. If you want to make a style point, wear a piece of statement jewelry and let the other guests ooh and ahh over the person you're celebrating.SHOP NOW: Suzanna Dai necklace, $395
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  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    If your boss wants you to join her at a work function, just remember, you are a reflection of your company. Unless otherwise specified (like black-tie or cocktail), work attire is your best bet here — we’re talking pencil skirts, sweaters and suits.SHOP NOW: Topshop skirt, $70
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/30256_Original.jpg
  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    What to wear in this situation is always dictated by the invitation and occasion. If you are attending a wedding in the Bahamas, it’s safe to say that everyone will be in sundresses and sandals. But if it’s cocktails and dancing in New York, you’ll most likely be seeing a lot of black dresses and stilettos. When in doubt, ask the person who invited you.SHOP NOW: Zimmermann dress, $275
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/30258_Original.jpg
  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    If you’re out trying to find a date for a friend, you don’t want to call attention away from her so find an outfit that you feel attractive in but that's not over-the-top. We’re thinking jeans are probably part of the mix here.SHOP NOW: J Brand jeans, $187
    http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/30252_Original.jpg
  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    If you’re a dance chaperone for your kids this year, please don’t try to recreate the perfect prom look from your past. Instead go for a simple sheath dress or slacks and a blouse. You want to both feel comfortable, right?SHOP NOW: Coldwater Creek dress, $110
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/30251_Original.jpg
  • Style Rules: Don't Upstage Your Date
    This might be the most tricky situation on the list but we tend to side with the bride on this one. Unless your daughter is asking you to radically change your look, trust her instincts and go with what she wants.SHOP NOW: Kate Spade shoe, $298
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/30253_Original.jpg
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    As Spring approaches, we’re starting to think about all the events that will soon be upon us: graduation, spring weddings, engagement parties and baby showers. You’re not the guest of honor, but you still want to look your best. Here are our suggestions for how to show off your style without upstaging your date.

  • Awards Ceremony

    2 of 10

    When accompanying a date to an occasion where he is receiving an award or honor, it’s best to look put-together in the simplest possible way. Try an LBD for maximum style that won’t outshine the guest of honor.

    SHOP NOW: Topshop dress, $80

  • Best Friend's Birthday

    3 of 10

    Going out for a night on the town to celebrate your best bud? Let her shine, but choose a fun accessory like a sequin clutch bag. That way you’ll feel dressed up, but you won’t be stealing any of her spotlight.

    SHOP NOW: Tasha clutch, $98

  • Job Interview

    4 of 10

    When interviewing, remember that you want to look polished. Conservative and clean will earn you points in this situation, but you can show off your personality in a suit paired with a subtly printed or colored shirt.

    SHOP NOW: Reiss jacket, $107

  • Shower Host

    5 of 10

    Whether it's a baby, bridal or any other type of shower, remember, you are not the most important person in the room. If you want to make a style point, wear a piece of statement jewelry and let the other guests ooh and ahh over the person you're celebrating.

    SHOP NOW: Suzanna Dai necklace, $395

  • Work Event

    6 of 10

    If your boss wants you to join her at a work function, just remember, you are a reflection of your company. Unless otherwise specified (like black-tie or cocktail), work attire is your best bet here — we’re talking pencil skirts, sweaters and suits.

    SHOP NOW: Topshop skirt, $70

  • Wedding Guest

    7 of 10

    What to wear in this situation is always dictated by the invitation and occasion. If you are attending a wedding in the Bahamas, it’s safe to say that everyone will be in sundresses and sandals. But if it’s cocktails and dancing in New York, you’ll most likely be seeing a lot of black dresses and stilettos. When in doubt, ask the person who invited you.

    SHOP NOW: Zimmermann dress, $275

  • Wing Man

    8 of 10

    If you’re out trying to find a date for a friend, you don’t want to call attention away from her so find an outfit that you feel attractive in but that's not over-the-top. We’re thinking jeans are probably part of the mix here.

    SHOP NOW: J Brand jeans, $187

  • Kids Corner

    9 of 10

    If you’re a dance chaperone for your kids this year, please don’t try to recreate the perfect prom look from your past. Instead go for a simple sheath dress or slacks and a blouse. You want to both feel comfortable, right?

    SHOP NOW: Coldwater Creek dress, $110

  • Mother of the Bride

    10 of 10

    This might be the most tricky situation on the list but we tend to side with the bride on this one. Unless your daughter is asking you to radically change your look, trust her instincts and go with what she wants.

    SHOP NOW: Kate Spade shoe, $298

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