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chilltocam
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"Cocktail Attire"

I'm going to a friend's 50th birthday celebration at a restaurant in the city this Saturday night. There is a cocktail hour and then sit down dinner, for about 30 people. She says the dress code is "cocktail attire". Does that mean cocktail dress? (I feel like that might be too dressy?) I do prefer dresses over pants, but open to all ideas What would you wear?

I have a top just like this but don't know what to wear it with and definitely don't have to wear this

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Posted 2/24/20 9:08 AM
 
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MsSissy
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

The picture isn't showing up.

Posted 2/24/20 12:30 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by MsSissy

The picture isn't showing up.



hmm.... I can see it on my screen. Weird Chat Icon

trying again:

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Posted 2/24/20 12:55 PM
 

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Posted by chilltocam

Posted by MsSissy

The picture isn't showing up.



hmm.... I can see it on my screen. Weird Chat Icon

trying again:

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I still can't see it.

Posted 2/24/20 1:00 PM
 

Bonsai
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

I see it.

I would just wear a little black dress b/c i have no idea what to wear for that...lol

Posted 2/24/20 1:41 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by MsSissy

Posted by chilltocam

Posted by MsSissy

The picture isn't showing up.



hmm.... I can see it on my screen. Weird Chat Icon

trying again:

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I still can't see it.



It's a gold sequined tank

Posted 2/24/20 1:52 PM
 

Momma2015
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

It depends on the vibe of the restaurant, but I'd probably go with a dress- I feel like this is more lounge/club attire than cocktail. It's SO pretty, maybe you can wear it with a skirt?

Posted 2/24/20 1:58 PM
 

NYCGirl80
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

I'd wear a dress.

I love that outfit, but that's more of a night out than cocktail attire, IMO.

Posted 2/24/20 2:37 PM
 

MsSissy
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Ok I can see it on my phone.

I Love it. Where did you get it?

But I agree with the others about going with a dress.

And according to the GoogleChat Icon

When the dress code on an invitation reads "cocktail attire," it suggests a dark suit worn with a tie (a navy or charcoal grey suit is best) for men, and a shorter, party-ready dress for women, such as a little black dress or even dressy separates like a skirt and blouse"

Posted 2/24/20 2:52 PM
 

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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

I agree with the others- plus you'll be freezing in that. lol

Posted 2/24/20 3:15 PM
 

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I'm in the minority here but I happen to think that top or something similar would be fine with a pair of black pants.

I don't do dresses, so I would have no choice to wear an outfit like that. Cocktail attire doesn't always have to be dresses, since not all women wear them or like them. You can still be just as dressy with a dressier top and pants and of course a Heel.

Posted 2/24/20 3:30 PM
 

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Posted by tray831



I'm in the minority here but I happen to think that top or something similar would be fine with a pair of black pants.

I don't do dresses, so I would have no choice to wear an outfit like that. Cocktail attire doesn't always have to be dresses, since not all women wear them or like them. You can still be just as dressy with a dressier top and pants and of course a Heel.



I agree, I can’t see the top but you can wear a dressy shirt with slacks and heels for a night out in the city.

Posted 2/24/20 3:50 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by MsSissy

Ok I can see it on my phone.

I Love it. Where did you get it?

But I agree with the others about going with a dress.

And according to the GoogleChat Icon

When the dress code on an invitation reads "cocktail attire," it suggests a dark suit worn with a tie (a navy or charcoal grey suit is best) for men, and a shorter, party-ready dress for women, such as a little black dress or even dressy separates like a skirt and blouse"




That's not a pic of the exact one that i have, but very similar. The one I have is from H&M. I couldn't fin it before, but just found it. It definitely looks more gold IRL.

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Posted 2/24/20 4:23 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Thank everyone. Any thoughts on a skirt that might go with the sequined top? (I wouldn't really want to wear it with pants) Or pics of dresses that would fit the description of "cocktail attire"?

Posted 2/24/20 4:25 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by chilltocam

Thank everyone. Any thoughts on a skirt that might go with the sequined top? (I wouldn't really want to wear it with pants) Or pics of dresses that would fit the description of "cocktail attire"?



A black pencil skit would be perfect.

Posted 2/24/20 4:35 PM
 

Sash
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Posted by chilltocam

Thank everyone. Any thoughts on a skirt that might go with the sequined top? (I wouldn't really want to wear it with pants) Or pics of dresses that would fit the description of "cocktail attire"?



A pencil skirt or I prefer it with flowy or pleated midi skirt with a belt, more fun. A pencil skirt makes me feel like I’m wearing stuffy work suit attire.

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Posted 2/24/20 6:24 PM
 

Watever143
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by chilltocam

I'm going to a friend's 50th birthday celebration at a restaurant in the city this Saturday night. There is a cocktail hour and then sit down dinner, for about 30 people. She says the dress code is "cocktail attire". Does that mean cocktail dress? (I feel like that might be too dressy?) I do prefer dresses over pants, but open to all ideas What would you wear?

I have a top just like this but don't know what to wear it with and definitely don't have to wear this

IMAGE




love this top... where did you find this??

Posted 2/26/20 7:58 AM
 

MsSissy
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by Watever143

Posted by chilltocam

I'm going to a friend's 50th birthday celebration at a restaurant in the city this Saturday night. There is a cocktail hour and then sit down dinner, for about 30 people. She says the dress code is "cocktail attire". Does that mean cocktail dress? (I feel like that might be too dressy?) I do prefer dresses over pants, but open to all ideas What would you wear?

I have a top just like this but don't know what to wear it with and definitely don't have to wear this

IMAGE




love this top... where did you find this??



I loved it too and found it here.
Tank

No idea about the company itself thou.

Posted 2/26/20 8:08 AM
 

Sash
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by MsSissy

Posted by Watever143

Posted by chilltocam

I'm going to a friend's 50th birthday celebration at a restaurant in the city this Saturday night. There is a cocktail hour and then sit down dinner, for about 30 people. She says the dress code is "cocktail attire". Does that mean cocktail dress? (I feel like that might be too dressy?) I do prefer dresses over pants, but open to all ideas What would you wear?

I have a top just like this but don't know what to wear it with and definitely don't have to wear this

IMAGE




love this top... where did you find this??



I loved it too and found it here.
Tank

No idea about the company itself thou.



I love it too. I think it looks so much better with the faux leather pants than it would with a skirt. Maybe even wide leg pants too.

Posted 2/26/20 9:38 AM
 

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I love it too. I think it looks so much better with the faux leather pants than it would with a skirt. Maybe even wide leg pants too.





I also think this top would look so much better with a pant; most especially the faux leather.

I think this top with any skirt would almost look misplaced.

Just a thought........



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Posted 2/26/20 11:04 AM
 

anonymoususer
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

I agree
I think pants of some sort are what it needs

Posted 2/26/20 6:40 PM
 

Adri
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Re: "Cocktail Attire"

Posted by tray831

Posted by Sash
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I love it too. I think it looks so much better with the faux leather pants than it would with a skirt. Maybe even wide leg pants too.






I also think this top would look so much better with a pant; most especially the faux leather.

I think this top with any skirt would almost look misplaced.

Just a thought........






I agree. I usually prefer to wear dresses, but this top is beautiful and it'd look better with pants.

Posted 2/26/20 7:05 PM
 
 

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