Evening Fashion: 10 Must-Have Pieces
The cooler-than-thou alternative to a cocktail dress: a clever mash-up of everyday basics with new-glam stunners.
SATIN SHORTS
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in black lace top and black satin shorts
Shorts, $395, Marc Jacobs; top, $88, Armani Exchange; bra, $1075, Giorgio Armani; shoes, $995, Giuseppe Zanotti Design; clutch, $2995, Judith Leiber; earrings, price upon request, Martin Katz. On hair: Sunsilk Captivating Curls Scrunching Mousse.
CROPPED LACE LEGGINGS
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in white top and black lace leggings
Pants, $1850, Valentino; top, $145, Ralph Lauren Blue Label; shoes, $695, Christian Louboutin; clutch, $7.50, Forever 21; necklace, price upon request, H.Stern.
FAUX FUR COVER-UP
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in gold skirt and black faux fur cover up
Hooded jacket, $89, DKNY Jeans Jrs.; top, $18, Champion; skirt, $950, 3.1 Phillip Lim; shoes, $299, L.A.M.B.; gold metallic ring, $38, Lydell NYC (available at Dillard's 1-800-345-5273).
HAREM PANTS
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in gray top and gray sequin harem pants
Pants, $2462, Lanvin; top, $36, American Apparel; shoes, $395, Tory Burch; earrings, necklace, and bracelet, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels. On lips: Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Ruby Pearl.
SEQUINED MINI
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in blue sequined mini dress and black cropped blazer
Dress, $149.90, Mango; jacket, $695, D&G; shoes, $1195, Christian Louboutin; bag, $1995, Judith Leiber; earrings, price upon request, Martin Katz; ring, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels.
THE NEW JUMPSUIT
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in black lace jumpsuit
Jumpsuit, price upon request, Stella McCartney; shoes, $795, Yves Saint Laurent; bracelet, $98, J.Crew.
RUFFLED SKIRT
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in black blazer and black ruffled skirt
Skirt, $78, Kensie; jacket, $1375, MaxMara; top, $355, Barbara Bui; shoes, $750, Dolce & Gabbana; tassel necklace, price upon request, Martin Katz; diamond necklace, price upon request, R.S. Durant by Max Farker; bracelet, $498, Crislu.
TULIP SKIRT
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in gray tank and blue sequined tulip skirt
Skirt, $595, Alexander Wang; top, $14.50, Gap; shoes, $990, Gucci; clutch, $495, Anya Hindmarch; earrings and bracelet, price upon request, Martin Katz.
BEJEWELED CARDIGAN
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in black jeweled cardigan over denim shorts
Cardigan, $165, Ann Taylor; shorts, $49.50, Levi's; shoes, price upon request, Miu Miu; bag, $240, Felix Rey; bracelets, $937 & $1087, Tom Binns; belt, $32, Jessica Simpson Collection.
TUXEDO JACKET
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
model in black tuxedo jacket
Jacket, $925, D&G; dress, $100, Topshop; shoes, $3280, bag, $2595, Christian Louboutin; earrings, price upon request, Tiffany & Co.; bracelets, from wrist to forearm: $75, R.J. Graziano; $498, Crislu; $180, Kenneth Jay Lane; $95 & $75, R.J. Graziano; $150, Crislu; $85 & $125, R.J. Graziano.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
shop the shoot evening pieces
When worlds collide: Laid-back denim and knits hobnob with classy lace overlays and shine.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
gray tshirt with lace embellishments
Stick to a black, white, and gray color scheme with muted pops of color.$365, Red Valentino; saks.com.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
black lace leggings
Follow the either/or rule: Either lace on top or lace on bottom, never both.$129, Bebe; bebe.com.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
Flats are strictly prohibited. Heels are required to elevate the look from day to night.$99.95, Steve Madden; stevemadden.com for stores.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
Sequined shorts $395, Tory Burch; toryburch.com for stores.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
white button down top
$44.50, Gap; gap.com.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
Play with textures: Wear costume jewels with nubby sweaters and sequined shorts.$395, R.J. Graziano; (212) 685-1248.
$49, United Colors of Benetton; (800) 535-4491 for stores.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
diamond costume earrings
$50, Carolee; carolee.com.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
rhinestone clutch
$130, Banana Republic; bananarepublic.com.
Shop the Shoot: Evening Pieces
evening fashion, evening style, fancy fashion, eveningwear, satin, sequins, glam, cocktail party fashion
true religion denim shorts
$152, True Religion Brand Jeans; truereligion brandjeans.com.






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