Wardrobe dilemma-Holiday party

Your outfit sounds beautiful, but I find it's better to play it safe for the office or work holiday parties. I have worn some really sexy/ lowcut things at office holiday parties before, and usually regret it.
 
I think that for the work functions go with the basic little black dress, throw on the nice jewerly since it's a snooty address, and since you were planning to get shoes anyway buy yourself a really great pair that will make you shine in a very un-wall-flower like way! Besides if you get a really fab pair of shoes it will give you something to talk to the snooty ladies about.........what woman can resist talking about shoes! I personally would save the other outfit for a night out with just DH (minus the uptight co-workers)!
 
Victoria Secret has some really cute little black dresses and other holiday outfits in their catalog this year. Many are sexy and pretty in a understated way.

If the colors are not too bright I say definitely wear it!!!!!!!  Sounds adorable and classic with a twist.  You really cant go wrong with classic "oldies" even if you sexy them up a bit.  I have been looked at funny at office parties when I was selling real estate when I had a black dress on.  They looked at me funny every day and I looked cute and I knew it.  At first I felt awkward but after time and many parties and many looks I knew it didnt matter what I wore, they were jealous becuse they were old dorks and I was wearing cute stuff.  Dont worry, Im not just in denial about crazy looking clothes or anything, my style is very classic, never ever too much, in fact sometimes I wish I had more courage with it.
 
You know for a party at some really rich guys house last year (nerdy I might ad - or so we thought, his wife was an ENT Dr. and he was a lawyer) I had the same dilemma.  My mom painted a huge mural in their new home and we all got invited.
 
I wore grey-black really cute dress pants, mens style almost ... and a tight black shirt with a long sleeve lacy tie overshirt and some red pumps.  Just wore my hair down.  I thought I was being risky with the red shoes but I love red heels (darker shades not bright red lol)with an all black or almost all black outfit, matches great and a nice touch IMO.  I was worried about my cleavage as well but whatever...
 
Anyway,  we get there and this guys wife was in a TINY black dress with her boobs soooo far out I thought her nips were about to make an appearance.  Short short skirt... everyone was drinking having a good time.... was way too worried.
 
Really as long as its cute, wear it... if a few people want to stare theyre probably either stuck up and you shouldnt worry about them anyway, or they wish they would have worn something cute like that[].

I say wear it.  It sounds lovely and I suspect it is very tasteful.  I wouldn't wear anything to make you look like a two dollar hooker [sm=rotfl.gif], but this sounds like a classic outfit that has been updated.

Gina I do the same thing all the time, everytime. Can you put up a picture? It sounds really pretty.I agree w /the other posters I would go for it.

If you look good in it, and more importantly, feel good in it, go for it.  If its mostly men, then you'll rock the room and your husband will be proud to have you on his arm.  Plus he will earn points with his co workers.  The women will rethink thier outfits next year if they feel inferior.  

I hate the what to wear dilemmas. My dh company has a very formal Christmas party every year, so I can't wear the same dress year after year, I end up having to go out and spend a couple of hundred dollars every December. We would opt not to even go, but all the executives  and wives really have to show.[]
 
I would go with what ever makes you most comfortable, I would rather be too dressed up than too dressed down. If you feel good in that outfit, it will portray you as a confident woman, but if you think you will be self conscience all night, opt for a simpler outfit.

You make me wish i could even wear something like that!  I say go for it, be comfortable in what you have on, and know that you look awesome.  The worst thing is settling for something you're not crazy about, and then being at the party and wishing the whole time you had worn the other outfit.

I would wear it, there is nothing better than walking into a party and getting that WOW factor. 

I had the same dilema last week.  I am noticing at functions that if the invitation does not say "black tie" then you will find all kinds of outfits from almost too casual to pretty dressy.  A lot of it depends too on the crowd of people that will be there as I am sure you already know.  I personally would rather be a little overdressed than underdressed.  That being said, if you are comfortable in it and will not feel dressed inapropriately, go with it.  If you will be self concious about what you are wearing all night then I would go with something you will be comfortable in.   
 
I opt for a picture as well!  It sounds like a great outfit!  It sounds perfect to me but if you are going to feel funny attracting attention with what you are wearing than I would go with something different.  Who cares if you scare the straights though!  hahaha

Thanks for the input guys. I am no closer to deciding lol. I mean really...I will likely never see these people more than maybe 2 more times in the next 10 years lol. They are my DH's co workers...and it's not like he socializes with them anymore than is necessary at work. So that has me leaning towards the "outfit" I spoke about.
 
I do have another dress that is way cute and that's also in the running....black with a nice intense red floral pattern...cowl neck in front..rather "Audrey" in style. I just am no good at deciding these days, lol...
 
One thing is for certain tho...I AM wearing the backseamed stockings I bought.....either way. I mean it's NOT a party if you're wearing nylons...lmao!
 
the other option...
 
 
 

Anyway,  we get there and this guys wife was in a TINY black dress with her boobs soooo far out I thought her nips were about to make an appearance.  Short short skirt... everyone was drinking having a good time.... was way too worried.

OMG....lmao...that is too funny.
*laffin!*

hmmm.. Well BOFA, and people in Financial Services in general, are not exactly known for their fashion sense!  lol  You WILL be the cutest/sassiest one there no matter what.  I say, show 'em what you got Gina!  Wear the sexy outfit (#1) and work it.  The price for advice?  pictures, of course. 

[font="trebuchet ms"][color=#cc0000]I mean DH likes it of course...lol...and he doesn't seem at all concerned.

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Are they EVER concerned with what we're wearing? I had the same issues with my DH when we were invited to his company's big shin-dig.  He already knew what he was going to wear (AND might I add, he's had this pair of pants for YEARS and they still look new and FIT AS WELL as the day he bought them!) and I stressed out for two weeks.  Some women came dressed like they were going to church, some were dressed like they were going to a club and some showed up in low cut jeans and tshirts so tight, I'm surprised they could breathe. 
 
I vote for the dress you first spoke about... w/the hair & pumps just as you described.  I think that would be the perfect outfit [sm=wink2.gif]

When it comes to business, be conservative.  The "little black dress" is always fine, and you can accessorize with something tasteful.  Even if hubby likes your dress, my sense is that it is always best not to call undue attention to yourself at business parties, except for your good manners and grace, of course.