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Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
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chilltocam
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Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
If DH decides to wear a tux, does that mean I should wear a long dress? Would I look under-dressed if I wear a cocktail dress and he is in a tux?
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Posted 3/19/15 11:23 AM  |
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Re: Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
Depends on the dress. A fancy cocktail dress though? You won't look underdressed. I'd probably wear a gown though just because I never get the opportunity to!
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| Posted 3/19/15 12:13 PM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
I will wear a very dressy short cocktail dress when DH wears his tux and I see plenty of other women do it. You can really go either way, whatever you prefer.
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| Posted 3/19/15 12:17 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
You are fine.
1. Black Tie "Optional" means - please dress appropriately for my formal event - Don't come looking like a farmer.
2. Even a true 'black tie' event does not require a gown. - I have gone to many galas w/ DH, he's always in a tux - I am not comfortable in a long gown so I always wear an appropriately formal/fancy cocktail dress - I'm always MORE than appropriately dressed -
Some women think just b/c it's long, it's "Black Tie" - but it could be head to toe red sequins, with 6 inches of cleavage and a slit up to there ..........Um, yeah, you're wearing a gown, but you look like a tramp  
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| Posted 3/19/15 2:41 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Another ? about "Black Tie Optional" wedding (sorry!)
Posted by MarisaK
You are fine.
1. Black Tie "Optional" means - please dress appropriately for my formal event - Don't come looking like a farmer.
2. Even a true 'black tie' event does not require a gown. - I have gone to many galas w/ DH, he's always in a tux - I am not comfortable in a long gown so I always wear an appropriately formal/fancy cocktail dress - I'm always MORE than appropriately dressed -
Some women think just b/c it's long, it's "Black Tie" - but it could be head to toe red sequins, with 6 inches of cleavage and a slit up to there ..........Um, yeah, you're wearing a gown, but you look like a tramp
I get it - I know that some wedding invitations include attire wording so that people won't show up in jeans, sundresses, etc. but, I do expect that this particular wedding will be a pretty formal affair, based on the couple getting married. I would always rather be over dressed than under dressed for any event, but like you, not sure that I will be comfortable in a long dress and would prefer a short, dressy dress (I think)
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| Posted 3/19/15 2:49 PM |
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