What to Wear to Party in the Hollywood Hills
Lounges and nightclubs are out of the picture, and more private parties are continuing to happen than ever, because Los Angeles county is still partially closed. It seems that money once spent on buying ridiculous sections at clubs have been replaced with renting a house, hiring a private chef and buying bottles of booze by the boatload.
What to wear?!
Before wondering what to wear to a house party up in the Hollywood hills, you may wonder how you’re going to get invited to one in the first place.. Easy. Walk down the street looking cute and be nice when a guy greets you. Well, this isn’t a for sure way to get invited to an exclusive event, but it does happen. And it’s about being prepared when the time comes. So, let’s skip ahead.
You’re flinging clothes out of your closet, turning your boudoir into a barnyard.
“Ugh, not this!”
“This isn’t gonna work either.”
“I have absolutely nothing to wear!”
But.. you do.
Consider these characteristics when figuring out what to wear to your first, or next, party up in the hills.
Casual
Unfortunately, our itsy bitsy bandage dresses will have to wait for their moment. This is not it. Outfits great for nightclubs and 5-star restaurants aren’t exactly appropriate to come prancing into someone’s living room. The only exceptions would be if the host indicated the attire is dressy, or if you’re stopping by before/after going somewhere that requires dressy attire. That’s not the case here. We’re talking informal in-home gatherings. So, let’s talk casual.
Jeans or sweatpants combined with bodysuits or crop tops is a common go-to. That’s four different outfit options right there (1. jeans + bodysuit, 2. jeans + crop top, 3. sweats + bodysuit, 4. sweats + crop top). Whichever combination you choose, it’s too casual on its own. You’ll want to dress it up a bit to make it look like you’re going somewhere. When I say “dress it up,” I mean in ways that fit the look. For example, when wearing sweatpants, the fashion experts over at Who What Wear say to skip statement jewelry, and accessorize with items like cozy crew socks or a very on-trend cap.
Polished
Lori Harvey in an all-white sweatsuit, paired back to Chanel S/S ‘20 neon and white trainers
Casual does not mean raggedy. Unless, of course, Raggedy Ann is your aesthetic. Do your thing. This is judgment-free zone ☺ (*upside down smiley face because if you believe that, you’re looney tunes).
Don’t be sloppy.
As carefree as baggy sweatpants paired back to sneakers is, it still can possess a formality of style. Notice the thickness and hemming when considering joggers. Thin, cheap fabric and bad thread choices will have you looking like you’re going to chill at ya mama’s house, not to a function at a multimillion dollar mansion. Also, this isn’t the time for beat up Nike’s that you go make groceries in. You don’t have to have luxury designer sneakers, though this is the perfect occasion for them; an exclusive pair of Jordans or something, that you don’t go play in, will fit the look just fine.
Makeup is a must.
Nothing contributes to a polished look more than a good face. I say good face, because it doesn’t need to be a beat face, but rather, a well-done face that’s not excessive. Depending on how you’re skin is behaving and the density of your natural eyebrows, this could simply mean mascara and lip gloss for you. Wearing absolutely nothing, however, isn’t an option. You’re already rather casual, elevate the look with a somewhat done-up face. As for me, and my pale pie face that likes to cut up, I’ll definitely have on full coverage foundation and some bronzer.
Alasia Shalai wearing sweats with a matching top, paired back to SBB Jordan 1s
Los Angeles-based streetwear fashionista, Alasia Shalai, does a fantastic job of upstyling traditionally casual pieces, in her clothing line, Shalai World. Hair and makeup on point, this is what we call polished. Scroll thru her page for outfit inspiration, but don’t go to trying everything, because some of those looks, only she can pull off.
Sex Appeal
It’s still nightlife afterall.
Even though we’re not giving them all the goods in a Hot-Miami-Styles-looking dress, we still want to give them a little something. This can be achieved via an exposed midriff in a cropped hoodie, or bosom peeking thru a sheer shirt (under an open jacket, preferably, if it’s super sheer).
Baggy sweats or boyfriend jeans can easily go androgynous, so adding some femininity, with a top that’s strappy or lace, will turn up the sex appeal.
N.., n.., now, listen hea.. you know how when you sprinkle a little salt on a dish, it’s more appealing to your taste buds, but if you add too much it’s less appealing? Yeah, think about that when sprinkling sex appeal onto your outfit. I don’t care how many photos go viral of naked InstaThots, there’s nothing cute about when the only thing not showing is your vaginal canal (and if we look long enough, we’ll probably see that too). Scroll thru Lori Harvey’s Instagram to see lovely examples of sexiness sans slutiness.
Coordination
This is a bonus.
Different elements of your outfit going well with one another is important, but this time, I’m referring to the coordination amongst your friend group. If all else fails, and you really and truly have no idea what to wear to a house party in the Hollywood hills, be on the same wavelength as your girls. Even if the 3 or 4 of you, that’ll be there together, are more dressed up than everyone, at least you’re overdressed together. No, seriously, and the same goes for dressed down. If you get there and all the other girls have on bodycon dresses, but you and your girls have on sweats, you won’t be the oddball out. Depending on how you and your girls’ presence command a room, the other girls may look out-of-place, if anything.
Okay, friend, you got it?
It’s a regular house party, in a not-so-regular house. You’re in the most affluent areas of greater Los Angeles. Entryways may be double your height, there’s probably a lavish in-ground pool in the backyard, and views are sure to be beautiful, whether it’s of the Los Angeles skyline or of other immaculate homes next door.
You don’t want to be too overdressed for the occasion, but you also don’t want to look like you rolled out of bed and straight into them people’s house. Make sure you’re polished, do a casual look with a dash of sex appeal, and BOOM! You’re ready to hit the hills, and snatch up a rich ninja, 8 figures, that’s yo’ type.
