First Friday is a big thing in Fairbanks taking place every first Friday of a month. Businesses and even the university invite artists to exhibit their new work. They offer wine (of course the university does not), refreshments, and finger food.
When spending an evening on the town to walk (or drive) from one exhibition to the next, talking with artists, you will be on your feet a lot. Thus, comfortable, but non-orthopedic and non-sport shoes are a must. Furthermore, the outfit should show your own personal style in a sophisticated way. By no way you want to compete with the art, but you want to fit in, in a positive way.
Awesome First Friday outfits
Here are some inspiration what to wear on First Friday:
- Blazer with leather skirt interesting top and booties
- Dress with black tights and a print scarf with platform shoes
- All black with layered necklaces or statement necklace
- Leather pants with sweater and statement belt (see first photo of this post)
- Mix pattern (learn how to mix pattern like a pro and how to mix floral and leopard prints)
- Floral dress with loafers or sneakers
In all cases, a cross-body bag or wrist bag are best. You want your hands free for snacking, holding a glass, paging in the event catalog or just for signing up on email/newsletter list. Here some visual outfit inspirations.
Burberry plaid blazer styled with Lederhosentürle skirt, cashmere turtleneck sweater, GNW tights, Clarks booties (all own) and boot toppers c/o Top of the Boot
Pleated leather skirt with red blazer and GNW cardigan worn as top (all own)
Barbour cable-knit dress with BeBe motorcycle jacket, Kieselstein Cord belt and buckle, Coach booties and GNW tights (all own) Leather joggers with cashmere sweater accessorized with long statement necklace (all own)
And always remember
You should be either a work of art or wear a work of art. – Oscar Wilde
Are there art shows in your city? Is there a vivid First Friday culture? Do you go to First Fridays? If so, what do you wear? Let me know by sending me an email, I am curious.
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Photos: G. Kramm
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