[ There's an approving sort of nod to his garb. He didn't put this together on his own, which means he asked for help. Which means he's at least somewhat invested in putting forward a good face.

Glittery as it might be. ]

You've made the effort though, haven't you? Apparently you've caught quite a few eyes this evening, despite your best efforts.

[ Oh, it's quite obvious he'd rather sink into the background. He has the presence of one that cannot help but rise to the forefront. He's not wrong in the fact that he seems much more out of place here than she does, and a faint smile curves her lips. ]

And why do you suppose that is?