“No problem, I can meet you by the red carpet in a couple of hours.”
Posted on | September 8, 2008 | No Comments
In Toronto this week, this is a sentence that most people are likely to utter than any other time of the year. With the Toronto International Film Festival in town not only is our fair city a haven for the glitterati, but it also gives us local folk a chance to shine as well. TIFF boasts a stellar lineup of stars here to premiere their new flicks, and an extra bonus that gives a leg up from other festivals; a record amount of tickets available to the public. It is much easier to get festival tickets to TIFF screenings than Cannes or Sundance. So when your BFF lands tickets to a hot screening at Roy Thompson hall this evening there is only one question – what to wear?
The staple for theatregoers this week seems to be basic black. Its everywhere from the media in the trenches to the lovelies on the red carpet. Emerging from one of the most colourful summers in years, Fall ’08 seems to have seen a resurgence of the non-colour. Though it has turned quite cold in a short amount of time here in Toronto, there are still many bearing their arms with lovely sheath dresses and low décolletage. However, for the more adventurous Cabaret has outfitted some red-carpet bodies in a little vintage class that has definably stood out. Check out our gallery for some choice pics.
So what to do if you are looking last minute for something to make you ready to face film festival crowds and parties? Start with some comfortable footwear. With TIFF, you never know where you will find yourself…and with whom. Think classic and functional as even with tickets or passes you may end up waiting in line for your time to shine. For hair, as most of us still have day jobs in addition to being a fashion enthusiast so simply saying “go to your stylist for a blow-out” is not an option for most. Most likely you will barely have enough time to get home and shower before you have to get to the show much less get to the salon. Go for a natural, clean look as it’s the fastest to achieve and the least likely to turn into a pumpkin at midnight just when the post-screening party is getting started. When looking for the perfect outfit; think again comfy and clean. Skip the frou-frou and go for classic lines, and fun eclectic pieces to make you stand out. This is the time to have fun! And remember, when you walk down the streets – strut it.
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