Literaire Studentenvereniging Flanor

With the Lustrum Gala coming up in a few weeks it’s time to air our party attire after 2 years of zoom-celebrations. For this blogpost Tamara has browsed the darkest depths of the fashion web so you don’t have to, and presents to you a quick Flanorised version of cocktail attire for all. Let’s dive in!

First and foremost: what is cocktail attire?

In essence it’s quite simple. It’s too formal for casual wear, but not so formal as black-tie. Since that leaves a grey area I’ll give you a few suggestions to keep in mind for when you assemble your outfit.

Things to wear:

• Dress pants

  • Pantalons, culottes and all those flowy, fancy things

• Button ups

• Blazers

• Waistcoats

• Midi- or mini-dresses

• Statement jewelry

• Classy jumpsuits

• Ties/bowties

• Dress shoes

• Heels

Things not to wear:

• Jeans

• T-shirts

• Large bags

Things the internet claims are strictly forbidden but I say ‘you do you’: <3

• Floor lenght gala dresses or skirts

  • If you can still squeeze into your prom suit or dress then go for it! It’s formal, fancy and you’ll look great!

• Sneakers or comfy flats

  • As gorgeous as dress shoes and heels are... Suffer for fashion? Never.

If you havent’ got anything lying around and don’t want to support fast fashion here’s some lovely alternatives:

Second-hand shops in Groningen:

• Appel & Ei

• Recessie

• Vintage Island

Or maybe check your friend’s wardrobe and swap/borrow!

What’s most important here is that you have fun with it. Go mad as a hatter!

Love,

The GalaCie