(...or which dress to choose for which occasion)
One of the most frequent questions I get from you is “what to wear” for various occasions. Since times are fast and nobody has the time, or probably the inclination, to read whole manuals and educate themselves in etiquette and dressing, in today's article I will explain the basics very briefly and in short. The universal answer to any question about the suitability of clothing for a woman is “put on a dress”, but those exist in a million variants. Nobody really knows their way around them, but I do, so today you will find out too which and where..
The basis is to realise the following: WELL DRESSED always means APPROPRIATELY dressed. So clothing depends on the occasion.
How to dress for the theatre?
The biggest difference is whether we are going to a local amateur theatre or to the SND (Slovak National Theatre) for a premiere. If we are going to a local theatre or an ordinary drama, let us avoid only jeans and sportswear. In principle, with an ordinary, casual look you can't go wrong.
However, if you are heading to the SND, dear ladies, a dress is in order. Ideally an LBD (little black dress a.k.a. the little black one), you can never go wrong with those. If you are a trousers type, choose darker elegant trousers and a nice dressy top/blouse. Big earrings and necklaces are made for the theatre. Since you are sitting, it is mainly the upper half of the body that is visible anyway.
How to dress for a wedding?
Let us assume that you have been invited to a wedding as a wedding guest and you are at a loss. Again, suitable clothing depends on the season and the place where the wedding takes place. In principle, all colours are allowed except white (a white dress should be worn ONLY by the bride) and black, which is considered a mourning colour. For spring and summer weddings, soft and light pastel shades are the most suitable.
If you are going to an autumn or even winter wedding, darker colours are also allowed, such as burgundy, wine red, emerald green or blue. The dress may also have sleeves and be longer, adapted to the season. Closed shoes and something matching to wear “over” it goes without saying.
How to dress for a Christmas party?
Unless you have ulterior motives or are planning a career shortcut, realise that even a party is a work event and it is extremely inappropriate to show off your new “breasts” or bare back. Showy materials such as sequins, velvet, or decoration with feathers and rhinestones are of course allowed, BUT! when it comes to the cut, stay conservative. There is nothing more embarrassing than a tipsy and half-undressed “colleague”. Believe me, going to work will be easier for you if you keep your standards up.
How to dress for a ball?
An evening occasion such as a ball requires formal dresses in maxi length. But even here there are differences, so the most important piece of information is the type of dress code stated on the invitation. There are 3 kinds:
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Formal – Men: dark suit WOMEN: long formal dresses, exceptionally they may also be knee-length
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Black Tie – Men: tuxedo Women: long formal dresses
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White Tie – Men: tailcoat Women: ball gown with gloves and a stole
In any case, be careful above all to go to the ball really in long formal dresses and not summer dresses. The decisive factor is the material, such as lace, chiffon, satin, organza..no cotton materials, which belong to summer dresses. Also pay attention to accessories and a suitable, ideally woollen coat, no parkas or jackets.
I hope that the article helped you, dear ladies, to get your bearings a little, and I wish you a pleasant time! 
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*all images used are illustrative and you can find the clothing on the websites ASOS.com, Mytheresa.com and Farfetch.com