What is appropriate to wear to a ceremony dinner in NYC?
What is appropriate to wear to a ceremony dinner in NYC? I have been asked to be a guest of a friend receiving an award at a top end ceremony/dinner.
A ceremony dinner that will honor a friend sounds very special. You should be flattered to be invited. The event that you describe as “top end” sounds elegant. Events that take place in the evening plus at a “top end” venue in NYC call for something dressy. You can wear a cocktail dress or a basic black dress that you can accessorize with a piece of statement jewelry, a pants outfit or jumpsuit. Strappy sandals with heels or closed toe slingback style shoes would be appropriate.
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What do you wear to a semi formal event?
Usually women wear cocktail dresses to semi formal events (A LBD is perfect!) and men wear dark color suits. Stylish pantsuits or dress suits in dressy fabrics like silk, velvet, or satin, etc. are also appropriate. Tasteful semi formal clothing is conservative, and does not expose too much leg or cleavage. Dresses or skirts should come to mid knee but no higher than 1″-2″ above the knees. Tea length dresses or (calf length) skirts paired with dressy tops can be appropriate, but floor-length gowns are usually considered too formal. (Exceptions might be a maxi dress to a garden party or resort.) Strapless tops or dresses can be acceptable choices for some semi-formal events provided that they aren’t too skimpy. Avoid strapless dresses for business functions. Heels or dressy sandals that coordinate with your outfit are appropriate.
What can I wear to the theater in NYC?
Theater productions in NYC are so fabulous. The talent, costumes and stage sets are awesome. Some New Yorker’s dress up when going to the theater so feel free to wear something fancy. Today fashion is so very casual that you see every type of clothing at Broadway shows. A basic black dress with some colorful jewelry, separates or pants that flatter your figure type with an attractive sweater or blouse and some trendy accessories will look chic. No need to go over the top. For daytime theater shows clothing is more casual than for evening theater. Pay attention to hair and makeup.