Posts Tagged ‘black tie’
Should I wear a black dress to a black tie event?
A black dress can be worn to a black tie event but any color gown that flatters your skin tone is appropriate for a black tie event. Black tie merely means the function is formal and commences after five or six o’clock in the evening, or after sundown in the winter months. Check the invitation…
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What kind of dress do you wear to a formal event?
A formal event is a very dressy occasion. Invitations that specify black-tie are considered formal events. Years ago when you were invited to a formal event women were expected to wear a floor-length gown. Long dresses are still correct today, especially for very formal events. However cocktail dresses are now considered appropriate and modern for…
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Are prints & stripes appropriate for a cocktail party?
Prints and stripes together or alone are a great modern look this season. Cocktail dresses are usually around knee or midi length and come in a variety of styles, fabrics and colors. Prints and stripes can be worn to a cocktail party depending on the venue, if the outfit is in an appropriate style, flatters…
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Can I wear a mermaid style dress to my boyfriend’s father’s birthday?
Can I wear a mermaid style dress to my boyfriend’s father’s birthday? The party is taking place in Denmark in October and will be Black Tie. My boyfriend will be wearing a tux. I’m 35 and have a curvy but slim and toned figure. I am wondering if I can wear a blush/champagne colored mermaid…
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Does black-tie always mean a tuxedo?
Yes, when black-tie is specified a tuxedo is a must. Black-tie events are formal occasions. When an invitation specifies black-tie optional a dark suit or tuxedo is acceptable. A classic tuxedo outfit includes a white dress shirt, a bow tie, dress pants, a tuxedo suit jacket, leather dress shoes, and a vest or cummerbund. Tuxedos…
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Can I wear an off the shoulder dress to a black tie business event?
A business event is more difficult for most career women to dress for. Men have a uniform for black tie events, a traditional tuxedo or dark suit. Women are expected to turn out in something stylish and be in good taste. Good taste dresses for a black tie business event means not too low cut,…
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Can I wear a cocktail dress to a black tie event?
A cocktail dress is acceptable today for a black tie event. Today a cocktail dress is considered a modern choice by young women for a formal event however long gowns are considered traditional attire for formal events. Black tie events are formal affairs and many women prefer to wear floor length gowns. That being said…
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Dress Codes
It is almost always exciting and fun when a party invitation arrives. However sooner or later we have to start to think about what we will wear. When types of “dress codes” are indicated such as “Smart Casual”, “Cocktail Party attire,” “Tailgate Party”, “festive”, “cocktail chic” or etc. it can throw us for a loop. Where should one begin to figure out what any of these types of dress codes mean?
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What can I wear to a black-tie fundraiser in November?
What can I wear to a black-tie fundraiser in November? I’m 5ft 4in, relatively fit. A fundraiser is usually a social event to raise money for a charity. A black-tie fundraiser is considered formal. Formal for women means floor-length skirts or dresses or a cocktail dress around the knee or midi length. If you want…
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What color hosiery should I wear with silver shoes & a black dress?
What color hosiery should I wear with silver shoes & a black dress? I am going to a wedding in December at a big city hotel. Black tie preferred is stated on the invitation. The right color hosiery can make or break an outfit. Sheer neutral/nude, sheer black, or glitter/sparkly hose will all work with…
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