What dress style is flattering for my convocation?

What dress style is flattering for my convocation? I want a dress which is appropriate for convocation. Something semi formal. I am really short and I have most of the body fat around my stomach and waist area. A convocation gathering is a large formal event and a cocktail dress would be very chic. Since…

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Is a white Mexican dress appropriate for my engagement party?

Is a white Mexican dress appropriate for my engagement party? The party is fiesta-themed is in November in North Carolina, the weather will be about 70 degrees. A Mexican dress is appropriate for a fiesta themed engagement party. The hostess of any party can wear whatever she wants for her party and can set the…

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What is appropriate opera attire?

Opera attire varies depending on the time of day, weekends or week night, opening nights etc. In general for matinees and week nights simple dresses (knee or midi length) such as a LBD or separates (skirt or pants and top) with appropriate jewelry are perfect. You might want to wear something more dressy for a…

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What can I wear to the theater in NYC?

What can I wear to the theater in NYC? My husband and I are going to NYC for the weekend and have theater tickets. 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…

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Should we wear blue or black jeans?

Should we wear blue or black jeans? Okay for my birthday I’m having my entire party dress alike. My shirt colors are a dark purple and the wording is a glittering black and I’ve decided to wear black boots. Now at first I said blue jeans. But now I’m not so sure. Should we wear…

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What can I wear to a preview of Murder on the Orient Express?

What can I wear to a preview of Murder on the Orient Express? We are invited to an evening preview opening of the new movie of Murder on the Orient Express. Invite specifies soda and popcorn will be served to the guests. A preview to see a NEW movie is awesome. Movies are casual events.…

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What do I wear to an al fresco brunch?

Al fresco means outside and a brunch on the patio or garden is a perfect summer venue. Morning parties and outdoor events are generally more casual than later day events. Unless there is a dress code specified summer dresses or separates are both appropriate for an al fresco brunch. A hat, comfortable shoes, shades and…

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What should I wear to a graduation pool party?

A pool party sounds like a fun venue for a graduation party. When deciding on what to wear to the pool party keep in mind you want to accentuate the positive and be in good taste. There are a lot of beach fashions to choose from and that will look good at this type of…

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