But more important than not repeating the same party dress is choosing the ensemble that is the most flattering--and the most photogenic. Even if you aren't a celebrity, an image of you at a fancy event might still pop up on the Internet or in the style pages. So rehearse your wardrobe in front of the mirror and snap yourself with your cellphone camera from different angles. You may discover that some of your favorite frocks don't look so swell in a photo. You will see which blouses or shirts magnify bulges, which prints you should avoid and when you need to take off a necklace.

不过，比避免穿同一套衣服出席派对更重要的是，选择最好看、最上相的服饰。就算你不是名人，你出席一个盛大场合的照片仍可能会出现在互联网或时尚版上。所以，在镜子面前试穿一下衣服，用手机从不同的角度拍下来。你可能会发现，你最喜欢的一些衣服并不上相。你会看到哪件上衣或衬衫使你看上去更加臃肿，你应该避免哪种花色，何时应该把项链摘掉。