Special Events
What can a guest wear to a graduation ceremony?
A graduation ceremony can take place at different times of the year, at different venues, and different times of the day. In addition who is graduating, a kindergartener, grade or high schooler or college student? Will you be in photos with the graduate? Will you be attending an event afterward? All of these things have…
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Are floor length dresses appropriate for the Inaugural Balls?
Inaugural Balls are held around the Washington DC and Virginia area and many of them have tickets available for the public through their House and/or Senate representatives. Many of the balls are specific to a state and thus they have a theme. In addition two official balls are planned, that are invitation only, plus one to…
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What can I wear to the Nutcracker ballet?
The Nutcracker Ballet is a holiday classic. Hundreds of Nutcracker ballets now dominate America’s Decembers. Act One centers on a little girl named Marie, who through the conjuring of her godfather, Herr Drosselmeier, encounters a nutcracker doll who becomes a prince, a Christmas tree that grows like Jack’s beanstalk, toy soldiers battling mice, and a…
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What can I wear to the US Open Tournament 2016? Planning to attend on Labor Day weekend.
The Us Open Tournament is a go to event and Labor Day weekend will have some fabulous tennis matches being played. Check the weather forecast several days before you plan to attend. Clothing for the most part is very casual. If the weather is hot you will see a lot of shorts or light weight…
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What is cocktail attire with a Western flair? This party is being held at an Art Museum.
Cocktail attire with a Western flair is another creative dress code that will be interpreted in many different ways. You will see everything. Since this cocktail party is being held in an art museum an outfit in good taste with a creative Western bent is in order. Start by choosing one of your favorite classic…
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What should I wear to a Fellowship Reception? It is being held on a week night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Russell Senate Bldg., Washington D.C.
A Fellowship Reception on a week night from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. sounds like a cocktail party. Being at the Russell Senate Bldg. in Washington DC means special event based on the location. Here is where you can put your LBD (Little Black Dress) to work. You can wear an LBD just about anytime. You…
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What color & style of shoe should I wear to a harvest ball? It is black tie optional & I am wearing a maxi black long sleeve dress.
A black tie optional Harvest Ball is a wonderful event that calls for dressing up. Your long sleeve, black, maxi dress will be perfect for this occasion. You have lots of options when it comes to color and styles of shoes to wear. Black shoes would look very elegant and will allow you to wear…
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What kind & color of top would work with a maroon maxi skirt? The event is for a graduation ceremony..
A maroon maxi skirt is a great investment piece and will work for a graduation event. If your maxi skirt is straight you can wear a full style top or a fitted top. If your maxi skirt is full it would look good with a fitted tailored style top, shirt style blouse, cropped sweater or…
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What can I wear to a Super Bowl Party?
Most Super Bowl parties are all about fun and are very casual. A sports jersey of your favorite team with jeans, boots or sneakers is one way to go. If the weather is cold where you live go for slim pants or jeans and wear a sweater with knee highs or ankle boots. Add some…
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What can I wear to a dinner / ceremony in NYC?
For a semi formal or black tie dinner / ceremony event, in NYC, a cocktail dress will be appropriate. If it is a formal event a long dress can be worn. (Some folks will be in cocktail attire.) When in doubt a “Little Black Dress” (LBD) will always look chic. With a simple style dress…
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