Costuming

Between now and 8:00 PM or so, I need to get myself dolled up to go out to the New Years parties.

_{But all I want to do is wear jeans and a warm turtleneck.}

The suggested look is "finery."

_{Are bulky wool socks that?}

Many people wear skimpy sleeveless tops and tiny skirts out into the icy cold on New Years.

_{I have nothing in common with those people.}

There must be something here on the floor that can pass as formal wear.

_{Why can't elves just dress me?}