Some parties are smaller affairs, designed for the enjoyment and interaction of guests. Less attention is paid to details like wardrobe and decorations, less emphasis is placed on surroundings, and the simple gathering of good friends is more than ample entertainment. Far from the sprawling excess and outrageous ensembles of holiday and summer parties, these little get-togethers call for something quieter, where the only thing that raises its voice – and then only slightly – is the color of the pants and maybe a matching choker. And when you find the latter for $5 at an H&M bargain bin, you know you’re golden.
