What to Wear for an Anniversary Dinner?

Love anniversary, wedding anniversary, campus entrance anniversary, graduation anniversary... There are many memorable days in our lives. Usually, on important anniversaries, people will choose to give each other gifts and have a sumptuous dinner to celebrate. Therefore, this dinner will be full of sense of ritual.

Of course, you want to look your best at these memorable moments, but at the same time, you don't want to sacrifice comfort for beauty for sure. Don’t worry, creating a beautiful look for your anniversary dinner is actually pretty easy! 

Dressing Codes of an Anniversary Dinner

The dress you choose should fit your figure, no matter what anniversary dinner you are going to wear it. When choosing a dress for your anniversary, you need to judge whether it is suitable for your figure shape above all. Women with a pear-shaped figure will suit A-silhouette dresses. And to enlarge the volume of your upper body, one with puff sleeves might be a better choice. On the contrary, women with inverted triangular figure shape should avoid dresses with large patterns or embellishments in the chest area. Otherwise, the flaw of figure will be more eye-catching.

When it comes to choosing the fabric for your anniversary dress, it seems that your choices is limited, but think about a few things before you wear the dress to the dinner. First of all, you need to pay attention to the warmth retention properties of the fabric. Dense wools and twills should be avoided during the warm spring and summer months, while lightweight fabrics like linen and sheer silk can give you goosebumps throughout the winter evening. Then to gain better wearing experience, choose a dress with soft and comfortable lining.

The length of the anniversary dress should be determined by two factors: the type of celebration and the height of the person. A formal event requires a more formal long dress, while a mini dress is acceptable for a cocktail party. Petite ladies should choose a high waist dresses with a short puffy skirt that lengthen the legs visually. But don’t try long and maxi dresses easily. Low waist dresses help women with an apple figure to create a seductive silhouette.

If you are going to someone's anniversary as a guest, then the outfit should be chosen more modestly: a small, cocktail dress will be quite appropriate.

For elder ladies it is desirable to choose simple outfits without a lot of elements of decoration such as rhinestones, ruffles, beads. In the cold season, your image can be complemented with the chic eco-friendly fur. It can fully show your taste of luxury. A stylish and luxurious outfit for the anniversary of a woman of 45 years and above is not difficult at all. It is important to pay special attention to the choice of fabrics. Compared with young girls, your advantage lies in rich experience, so you certainly know which fabrics can better show your elegant temperament. And now, you also have to ability to afford the high-end fabrics such as silk and cashmere. Be careful with synthetic fabrics, which will surely cause discomfort.

There are also details that should be abandoned when choosing an outfit for the anniversary dinner

🍰Unacceptably short length, especially when you dine in a restaurant that pays great attention to dining etiquette.

🍰Sexy prints: leo, zebra, tiger. Clothes with these patterns can easily look vulgar if not matched properly.

🍰Too transparent fabrics and overly revealing outfits. The reason is similar to the above.

Charming Anniversary Dinner Outfit Ideas

New Year's corporate parties are just around the corner. For many people, matching a moderately restrained, but still festive image for the corporate party becomes a real challenge. If you do not know what to wear for the event, turn to the proven combination of skirt and blouse. Choose a skirt made of satin. Due to its smooth texture it looks festive, and midi length models are quite suitable for the office environment. Complete the festive look with an interesting top - a light organza blouse. Basic black boots with a pointed toe will fit well into this outfit.

A dress is always a win-win option for any anniversary dinner. It will emphasize femininity and elegance. For women in their 50s, an evening dress in an A-shaped silhouette will be an ideal choice. A midi or maxi dress is a great option for creating a stylish image. But do not try a mini dress easily for it seems not that decent on grand occasions. It is important that the fabric is dense, not translucent and does not highlight the underwear. For a romantic anniversary dinner with your other half, it is recommended to try on a pair of wide leg pants and a well-designed top. This outfit shall be more eye-catching if the top is made of silk or satin in bright colors. To complete it competently, you need to add massive, long earrings, clips or necklaces to fill the space between the face and the clothes.

If you prefer a casual and relaxed outfit, you can wear a lightweight flounce dress and white sneakers. Another good choice is an oversized boyfriend denim jacket that you can throw over your shoulders, creating a street chic vibe. An oversized blazer would also work, but it is better to choose one in a bright color to avoid looking like you are going to the office.

The combination of a shirt and a pair of pants is a win-win choice for any event including friends gatherings, family parties, meetings with colleagues and also anniversary dinner- you will always be charming. The main thing to consider is the style and color. Bright colors are better to wear for informal outings. The combination of a shirt in pastel shades and dark pants are considered as a classic. If you are going to attend the anniversary dinner of a company or a brand, just choose the combination of a white top and a black bottom with all sorts of variations. In such an outfit you will look neat, modest and incredibly stylish. In summer it is acceptable to choose translucent fabrics for the top, in cool spring and fall you can give preference to denser fabrics. However, when you choose a translucent top, remember to wear flesh-colored or white underwear.

How to Accessorize Your Anniversary Dinner Outfits

The elegance and noble qualities of pearls make them a classic choice for anniversary dinners. They add sparkle to the overall look. Paired with a simple evening dress, they can highlight your noble temperament. In addition, diamond earrings can add a sense of luxury and brilliance to your look.

In terms of bags, you could choose exquisite styles, such as clutches to match with an evening dress. They can be made in silk, leather, metal, etc., and they can be embellished with gemstones, rhinestones and other decorations to increase the sense of luxury. In terms of color, classic colors such as black, gold, and silver are versatile, and you can also choose a colorful handbag that matches with the color of your clothes.

Stiletto high heels are a classic choice for anniversary dinner occasions. They can effectively lengthen the leg lines and make the figure look taller. In terms of color, black is the most versatile color, suitable for evening dresses of various colors; nude is also a good choice. Paired with a slim-fitting long dress, such as a fishtail dress or a column dress, stiletto high heels can perfectly show the curve of the legs. If they are paired with a short skirt or long evening dress, they can increase the feminine charm.

As far as the hat is concerned, a mesh hat is a very delicate and elegant choice, usually made of tulle or mesh fabric. You can also add some decorations to it, such as flowers, rhinestones, lace, etc., giving people a dreamy and romantic feeling, full of feminine and soft vibe, and can better show the lines of the face. In autumn and winter, you can choose a beret. Common fabrics include wool, cashmere, etc., which have good warmth retention and superior texture.

Suggestions for Makeup

Makeup begins with the application of foundation. L ight fluid foundation is suitable for young skin, which is convenient to apply with a synthetic brush.If you don't have a brush, you can also apply foundation with your fingers or a sponge. To camouflage imperfections, rub the tone into the skin with your fingers, patting gently.

Be sure to apply the foundation alsoon your eyelids to make the shadows last longer. Excess shine can be removed with powder, the main thing is not to apply it too thickly.

The basic rule of eye makeup: Eye shadows containing mother-of-pearl and chameleon shadows will be suitable for an evening makeup. Remember to make the outer corner of the lower eyelid darker.

Another important principle is moderation in everything. Bright and shining colors can be used in anniversary dinner makeup, but in a reasonable amount. The focusshould be on one side - either on the eyes or on the lips. If you pay more attention to your lips, you can choose a bright red or rich purple lipstick and pair it with a delicate lip liner to create a full, three-dimensional lip shape. For people with thin lips, you can extend the lip liner outwards to make the lips look fuller.