Shop 17 Guide
Gallery Opening and Private Party Attire
A gallery opening in Le Suquet, a private party on a Cannes terrace, or a cocktail with friends at the end of the week: these are occasions that call for neither a gala gown nor everyday jeans. Here is how to strike the right balance.
These evenings share one thing in common: you stay on your feet, glass in hand, chatting, moving from one painting to the next or from one group to another. Your outfit needs to move as easily as your eye does. It is the perfect chance to wear a piece with character, a print, a bold color, without tipping into the overdressed feel of a gala evening.
Getting the balance right: relaxed and chic
There is no strict dress code for a gallery opening or an evening among friends, but a few pointers help you get it right. A short dress in a flowing fabric or a bold print always makes an impression without going overboard. An eye-catching top, worn with trousers or a skirt already in your wardrobe, refreshes a look without changing everything. And one strong piece is enough: better to build around a single eye-catching print than to pile up patterns.
As for shoes, a comfortable heel or a polished flat sandal both work well: this is an evening spent on your feet, sometimes on the cobblestones of a lane in Le Suquet or a street in Cannes's old town, not a red carpet.
Our short dresses for the occasion
Two short silhouettes with character, dressy enough without being too formal for a cocktail with friends or a gallery opening.
Tops with character
A printed or striped top, worn with pieces already in your wardrobe, is all it takes to put together an evening outfit with friends in just a few minutes.
The clutch bag and the finishing touch
On an outfit already defined by a color or a print, a compact bag that complements rather than competes is the better choice. A clutch is all you need for your keys, phone, and lipstick, for an evening spent on your feet.
Meet us in Cannes
The selection featured in this guide is available in store, at 15 rue Notre-Dame, 06400 Cannes, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. The Shop 17 team is happy to help you put together an outfit for a gallery opening or private party: by phone at +33 (0)4 93 39 46 46, by email at info@leshop17.com, or on WhatsApp. You can also find the boutique on Instagram, @leshop17.
More occasion advice can be found on the Shop 17 guides page.
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