It is a silly phrase, yes. I suppose I could wear the bells as some sort of girlish accessory, but for you, I am not sure where you would put them that would not feel very uncomfortable. It is not like you would wear them as a bracelet.
This should be fun. I have not been to any fancy galas before. I will try not to get drunk and embarrass you all.
Unless that is something that one does at these things.