Amy & Aron's

When you are invited to a formal event the first thing it may panic about is the clothing. It's not easy to be in the middle of other people during a formal occasion especially if you are introverted and the idea is terrifying you. Your comfort isn't just about being around people that you know however, because formal events can be very rigid.

You also have to wear clothes that are more formal and that can be tough. If you want to maintain your comfort throughout the night, you need to look at the outfit that you are wearing from the dress to the dress shoes like sneakers, and make sure that you are able to move, sit and walk without falling over or pinching your toes. Formal events are not easy but here are the tips that you can consider staying comfortable throughout the night.

• Find people that you know. The very first thing to do when you arrive at an event is to go over to those that you know. Look around the room and spot them and you'll feel far more comfortable if you know at least one other person in the room. You can approach that person, exchange pleasantries, and know that you have somebody to anchor yourself to through the night so you're not feeling like a fish out of water.
• Consider your outfit. Most people who don't usually wear formal clothing may feel more awkward. You may be able to barely move because you feel too weird about what you are wearing, and you might feel really uncomfortable. We talked about getting some dress shoes like sneakers, and when you get them, you need to practice walking around in them. If you can find something that's made to fit you, it would be wonderful. You may also look fascinating in a custom suit or dress because it's going to hug your body in the right way. Make sure that you don't have to wear 10 layers of Spanx underwear just to be able to get into it, though. It's a formal event, but dress for your size and make sure that you feel comfortable.
• Don't worry about everybody else. You might think that everybody in the room is watching you or eyeing you up or judging you in some way, but you can't worry about that. Think about the celebration and why you are there, and this can help you to feel less intimidated by everybody else.
• Work on enjoying yourself. It's not easy to do if you hate going to formal events but working on enjoying yourself is important. There is going to be food and entertainment and music, and there is going to be dancing. Even if there's just one person that you know it means that there's going to be someone for you to dance with and spend time with. You can't expect the host to entertain everybody all the time, so you have to make yourself feel more at home. Appreciate the details of the event and don't forget to take some selfies.