Special Events
What do you wear to a Celebrity Golf fundraiser at a country club?
What do you wear to a Celebrity Golf fundraiser at a country club? It is ‘reception’ style with auction items. Men are suggested to wear business casual with jacket, no tie required. What should the ladies wear? A Celebrity Golf fundraiser sounds like fun. A country club refers to an upscale venue that is casual…
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What is “Camp” Fashion?
“Camp” Fashion Camp: Notes on Fashion, Met Gala theme. Some adjectives that apply to “Camp” fashion are too much, tacky, bad taste, artificial, exaggerated, gaudy and glitzy. A few examples of icons that are considered “Camp” are Cher, Lady Gaga, Mae West, Liberace, Donatella Versace and Queen Elizabeth. What is “Camp”? Read More: Fashion Events, Art and…
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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…
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What to wear under my graduation gown?
A graduation gown means you did it!!! Congratulations on finishing the requirements to go forward in life. Something light weight, comfortable and with pockets to put some essentials in that you need to carry. A dark color dress or top without a collar and pants or a tailored skirt would look good under your gown.…
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Can I wear neutral, colored stockings or black tights?
Can I wear neutral, colored stockings or black tights? I found a great cream color strapless dress in the states with a black huge bow belt. I have to wear flats because of a leg injury. It’s my 25th wedding anniversary & live in Toronto, Canada. Both sheer neutral color stockings or black tights will…
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Can I wear velvet to a movie premier in March?
A movie premier sounds like a fun special event. You get to see a new movie before it opens to the public. Velvet is soooo luxurious and sensual! Something in velvet should be perfect in March and perfect for a movie premier. If the group going to this event is more laid back, something like…
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Is it OK to wear a corset with a suit to my college graduation in February?
For college graduation you might want to lean towards a more traditional top with a suit even though wearing underwear for outerwear is very in style.
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What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet?
What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet? I am invited to attend a ballet at Lincoln Center in February. What a treat to be invited to the NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center. Going to a ballet at Lincoln Center is a special treat and an occasion to dress up. If you are attending…
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Funeral Fashions – Right Fashions for Last Rites
Funeral Fashions -Right Fashions for Last Rites Funeral fashions observed are what I could see on my TV screen. President George H. W. Bush’s funeral gave us an opportunity to see funeral fashions or what is appropriate to wear to a funeral. Black and dark colors were favored by most of the women. The Bush…
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What should I wear to a national award ceremony & dinner?
What should I wear to a national award ceremony & dinner? The award ceremony is honoring my husband for his work as a project superintendent & being awarded in Washington D.C. He is wearing a suit & tie. A national award ceremony and dinner honoring your husband for his work is a very special event.…
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