Fashion emergencies and wardrobe malfunctions can ruin a perfectly fabulous evening. Thank goodness for quick fixes. Here are some of my favorites.
A classic wardrobe-emergency scenario: sweat overload. Luckily, just in at Queen Bee (85 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.859.7999; http://www.queenbeegirls.com/) are Garment Guards ($11.50), disposable underarm shields. Just peel and stick inside your favorite dress or shirt and the thin, Band-Aid-like pads will soak up embarrassing underarm wetness.
What if your dress is backless and made of super-fine silk? Your ta-tas aren't huge, so you can skip the bra, right? Sure ... until drunk Uncle Charlie plants his eyes on your headlights, causing quite the stir at your best friend's wedding. Time to head to LIT International (223 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.421.8637) for Hollywood Cover Ups ($15) - reusable nipple concealers that actually work. Peel 'em off, stick 'em on, and voilà: bye-bye, peep show.
When you need a backless, strapless, and invisible fix, the Seamless U ($40) from NuBra is a great option. Designed to work with dresses that have a deep plunge, it's a sticky bra that actually lifts and shapes. Pick one up at unVeil (264 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.437.0700).
Next up is cult favorite Commando invisible underwear, which now comes in a teeny, tiny thong version ($22), available at Queen Bee. After all, watching Hugh Grant's Daniel Cleaver discover Bridget Jones's gigantic grandma panties was funny in the theater, but not something you want to happen in real life. While you're at Queen Bee, pick up some Match Sticks ($11) double-sided fashion tape. Just tuck, tilt, and tape your way to outfit perfection.
And nothing is worse than looking fantastic from head to toe while wearing a mean sourpuss on your face all night. Why the frown? Because all you can think about are your throbbing, swollen feet! Thank heavens for Foot Petals. Their Tip Toes ball-of-foot cushions ($7; $19/3-pack) will save you from the effects of your drunken table dancing. Check out the newest version in fun and sexy animal prints, sold at Luna Boston (286 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.3900).
Casa de Stile (371 Hanover Street, Boston, 857.233.4885): through August 31, 20 percent off all merchandise for members of Healthworks Fitness Centers. Firefly (270 Newbury Street, Boston, 866.834.7335): through August 31, 20 percent off all merchandise for members of Healthworks Fitness Centers. Intermix (186 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.236.5172): while items last, 75 percent off selected merchandise. Mint Julep (1302 Beacon Street, Brookline, 617.232.3600): while items last, 25 to 70 percent off selected spring and summer merchandise. Stil (179 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.859.7845): ongoing, up to 50 percent off summer shoes, clothes, and accessories. E-mail sale news to style@stuffatnight.com.
