What to wear to Power Ball: Wardrobe tips inspired by 13 seasoned partygoers

Tiyana Grulovic, fashion editor, The Globe and Mail

“I’ll likely wear this off-the-shoulder Carven dress for the following reasons; Popsicle colours are fitting for what promises to be a freezing night; The taffeta gives an ‘80s junior prom feel that is weirdly perfect for an adult party; I can’t sit in this, which will force me to dance.”

Carven peach bi-coloured short dress ($493, ssense.com)

Moira Wright, divisional vice president, communication sales and marketing, Holt Renfrew

“I am thinking I may wear a vintage cocktail dress. Black with layers of fringe. Belonged to my deceased great aunt. Think it was from the 60s but 20s inspired. Will accessorize with Tabitha Simmons shoes (can send a photo) and jewellery – probably Dannijo earrings and perhaps a Dandi Maestre horn cuff.”

Dannijo necklace ($720, available at Holt Renfrew)

Paige Dzenis, associate online editor, FASHION

“Bright dress, brighter makeup! Power Ball is always when I get to play with totally over the top makeup looks. Last year I wore more glitter than I ever did during the ‘90s and this year it’s going to be all about neon and pastel brights. My dress has hits of yellow, royal blue, turquoise and purple in it and my eyes, cheeks and lips will too. Think the beauty look from Dior Spring 2013—that’s what I’m going for.”

Tropical print bodycon dress ($70, asos.com)

Paul Aguirre-Livingston, writer and nightlife columnist at The Grid

Power Ball is always a good occasion to conduct experiments in looking stylishly serious, or seriously ridiculous. And that’s pretty much my vibe 24/7. I recently uncovered an old pair of white denim jeans that I painted with an artist I could have loved two lives ago. They were supposed to look like something Roberto Cavalli once did, so I’ll probably wear those. And then something that shows chest hair. Always.”

Dsquared indigo Macaluto jeans ($530, asos.com)

Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, host, MTV Canada

“Black & Gold with slits all over. ;)”

“Heaven can wait” dress ($58, nastygal.com)

Randi Bergman, online editor, FASHION

“I’m going along with my spring/summer motto of ‘what would Donna Martin do?’ and wearing a vintage Victoria’s Secret slip dress circa 1995. It’s super revealing, which I hope doesn’t lead to Janet Jackson-style slip-ups.“

Rochas silk sleeveless dress ($1,095, shopbop.com)

Sharlene Chiu, host/producer, MTV Canada

“I’m actually not 100% sure what I’m wearing yet (stress!) but I think I’m going to wear a black and white striped 3.1 Phillip Lim dress-shirt and the Margiela for H&M mirrorball leggings with black leather Loeffler Randall booties, or I might just throw on a printed 3.1 Phillip Lim dress.”

3.1 Phillip Lim soft grunge shirt-tie silk skirt ($340, ssense.com)

Blaire Borins, public relations coordinator, Holt Renfrew

“I’m wearing Randi Bergman’s crushed velvet, floor length, high neck black dress.
Pairing it with lace up Jimmy Choo heels from Holt Renfrew and the red Ela editor’s pouch, also from Holts. Perhaps some vintage jewellery.”

Ela editor’s pouch ($178, available at Holt Renfrew

Frank Griggs

I’m wearing a T-shirt which is part of the Jeremy Laing for AC10 T-shirt collection and the imagery on the shirt is a collaboration between the artist Niall McClelland and the band Timber Timbre. It’s my newest art piece, so seemed fitting to wear to Power Ball!”

Niall McClelland x Timber Timbre T-shirt ($75, thebay.com)

Jen Kirsch, relationship columnist

“The Power Ball is the perfect opportunity to be playful with my style, so this year I’m most likely going to be wearing a BCBG runway dress that is unlike any dress I’ve ever worn. It’s champagne-coloured and nice and light, perfect for the summer. It billows out on both sides and the back has a T-strap. For me, getting dressed for events is more about the uniqueness of the dress and less about the fit. I go by the mentality that if I feel good in it, the dress looks better, as opposed to picking out a perfectly fitted dress showing off certain areas.”

BCBG Mara long-length halter dress ($368, bcbg.com)

Erin Seaman, photo editor, FASHION

“I’m planning on wearing vintage Lanvin in my favourite peep toe Miu Mius! The Lanvin is black cocktail dress with butter yellow satin inside, and Miu Mius are black suede platforms.”

Lanvin organza flower bonded techno gabardine dress ($6,212, luisaviaroma.com)

Rui Amaral, Power Ball committee

“Printed trousers and pyjama shirt!”

Brooks Brothers striped cotton pyjama set ($89, mrporter.com)