The Well-Dressed Lesbian

From wing tips to strapless bras

As we all know, the holiday season means more than presents and pie. It means a concentrated number of sophisticated soirees and office parties. And although who doesn’t love free food and booze, this also means dressing up. Or at least dressing up more than your usual hoodie/converse combo. And on top of that, which side of your gorgeous womanhood do you bring to the table? Do you opt for a dress? And what kind? Should you just go with that tacky, oversized sweater you thrifted and hopefully come out victoriously funny? Or do you play it handsome and sport a classy collared number with some dad-style penny loafers?

When it comes to what to wear to a fancy party, the first thing some of you might think of is what accessories will go perfectly with those pants you already have in mind. Or if you’re like me, the party starts in twenty minutes, it’s ten minutes away and you’re having a mild meltdown because the only appropriate shirt you have to wear is so wrinkled that at first glance you assumed it was a sock. Well we at OutHaus know how you feel, so we’re here to offer some helpful suggestions to cure your party wear panic.

The Handsome Lady

A personal favorite of mine, this style will get you called dapper by your adorable new co-worker before you even have time to blush. Step one, button up or other style dress shirt. Step two, pants. Step three, and here’s where we need to pay extra attention, neck accessory or not. Step three has some categories of its own. They go like this: skinny tie, bow tie, scarf, bolo, etc. Choose wisely, my debonair friend.

Unleashing Your Feminine Wiles

Everyone likes to feel pretty, and that can mean a lot of different things. For example, maybe you need something bought-that-day brand new to feel fashionably fresh. Or maybe there’s that one staple item that makes you feel at home and self assured. Whatever the case, sometimes it’s nice to put on a dress. My favorite thing about a dress is that it only takes that one article of clothing and you’re done. Not to mention how a cute dress on a girl sends me right over the lesbian edge. Shoes are always important, right? I know a lot of girls in dresses like to wear heels, which I completely support. However, I feel it is my duty to remind everyone of one, long-lost adorable addition to any outfit. Saddle shoes. Please be advised.

Like What You Wear

Confidence is the skeleton key to the house of sexiness. While I offer some reminders of what’s out there in terms of dress options, you are the master of your fashion domain. No matter how many fashion blogs you do or do not read or how many people tear across the television screaming what you should be wearing, you know what you feel good in, and you know what you feel good-lookin’ in. So put it on and go get ‘em, lady tigers. You look great!

BONUS:

Recently in our town we had our very own fancier than usual party, hosted by a music and media-based business on the rise. Here’s what some OutHaus contributors were wearing.

Leila in a YSL wool tie, complete with a tie clip and a pocket square. She looked great

Liz looking lovely in a strapless Urban Outfitters number. She turned more than a few heads that night.

Mo in an H&M vest and a thrifted bowtie.

What have you been wearing out on the town, ladies? We want to know. Comment about it, you sexy thangs you.