How to Choose an Elegant Outfit Quickly

The first step is to get out a simple black dress or a black blouse or shirt with a pair of black trousers. Black gives an instant elegance to you and your attire. It also matches most restaurant and event environments so you don't have to spend time picking a color that will not contrast.

The next step is to grab some earrings and a chocker or plain chain necklace. These will play up your neck and collarbone which are typically the most beautiful features of a woman. Coincidentally these are also the most noticeable when you are seated at a table so this plays well for restaurants. In order to make things easier stick the bracelets and cuffs, which can slip along your arm and distract from your conversation and elegant put together appearance.

The next step is to sit down in front of the mirror for a couple seconds. Often sexy wraps, skirts, and dresses have a tendency to hike up to high when you sit or fall open and instantly turn an elegant look to an entirely different one. Similarly pants can fall when you sit so that you show a bit too much of your behind. Elegance is, to a large degree, about looking classy, professional, a bit sexy, but not slutty. This quick check can help you achieve this look.

Now grab a wrap or shawl to help combat the air conditioner you may encounter. Choose a wrap or shawl instead of a poncho because the drippy corners may look cute but can easily fall into your plate at a restaurant or get caught in a seat thereby making you look very unsophisticated.

Last but not least do not be afraid to talk to your server or hostess if an accident happens. Many keep soda water, salt, and wine-away or the equivalent around to help you if a drop of mayonnaise or other food falls on you. In fact many know how to dab fabric to get rid of the stain without even leaving a water mark so you can return to your table elegant as always.