What can I wear to a formal banquet?
A formal banquet is an occasion to dress up. Years ago a formal event called for a floor length dress. Today women are more casual so a floor length dress or skirt, dressy pants and a top, or a dressy, knee-length, cocktail dress are all acceptable. A cocktail dress is a little more “modern” and stylish for most formal events these days. A great opportunity to put your little black dress (LBD) to work with some stylish bling. However a more formal event like an Opera Gala, Symphony Gala, the White House, or a formal Royal banquet would call for a floor length gown. If you are not sure how formal (what length to wear) you can check with the hostess or other folks attending the formal banquet.
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What styles are modern & chic for evening wear?
Modern evening wear is less formal than even a few years ago and influenced by what celebrities are wearing. The modern woman started wearing cocktail dresses instead of floor length dresses to formal affairs awhile ago. Celebrities began to break fashion rule swearing track suits, jumpsuits, silk lingerie such as pajamas and slip dresses, to gala events setting new trends. Today’s evening wear has clean lines, fashioned from new hi-tech lighter fabrics that allow for more movement. Some designs have long sleeves, pockets and / or slits showing off limbs. Ruffles and big gowns have become matronly looking and are considered out of date. Tip: You might want to rent an outfit instead of investing in something that will not have a good return.
Party Pockets
Party pockets? Would you wear an evening gown with pockets? Forever pockets have been popular on dresses, skirts and pants. Now young and seasoned designers are adding pockets to the cocktail dress and evening gowns for a casual chic look. These designers feel that pockets can give a four figure priced dress a less pretentious, relaxed elegance.
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