What to Wear

Going to a party and not sure whether to wear a dress, a skirt, or a pair of pants?  This or That will help get you started on what to where when and why.
A dress is, of course, the fanciest option of the three and if you're going to a very important event is probably the right decision.  For a less fancy party, casual dresses do exist and if you're the type can make you look very elegant but not too fancy.  For something super casual, a dress might not be very fitting.
Skirts are good for almost anything: they come in all shapes and sizes and colors.  They can be fancy or casual, and certain skorts (skirts with shorts underneath) can be good for sporting parties.  For a more fancy look, long skirts in pretty, elegant designs are perfect, and the perfect matching shirt makes your look complete.  For more casual, but not jean-type parties, a knee-long skirt can be nice and makes you look well-dressed.  For sporting parties, pants might be a better idea, but if you really want the girly look you can manage with a skort, preferably slightly shorter than knee-length, as long as the shorts underneath are sort of tight and not baggy so that during flips your underwear are invisible.  If you can't find a skort, you can make your own by putting a skirt on over a pair of shorts, just make sure the colors make sense together.
Pants can make you overheated, but in certain cases are the right decision to make your outfit perfect.  For a relatively casual gathering, a pair of jeans with a sensible shirt can be perfect and very hip.  Even for more elegant parties, dress pants do exist, and are sometimes the perfect fit for your personality.  For the fancier parties, consider a dress or a skirt the smarter decision.
If you like looking hip but need to wear a dress or skirt, leggings would be perfect for you!  This type of tight legwear looks great underneath some of the more casual dresses (especially sundresses) and most skirts, but don't work so well under skorts.  For summer nights, leggings will keep you warm, and during the day they might not be the airiest choice, but aren't heavy enough to really make a difference.  In certain cases, leggings or jeggings (leggings that feel and are the same color as jeans and resemble super-skinny jeans) can make your outfit the ultimate success and the hippest at the party.
I hope This or That helped with your decision-making this time around!  Good luck choosing and have fun at your party!