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Chatham-Chick
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UPDATE and ??? in 1st Post - Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Would a shirt dress be acceptable for an evening wedding at the Old Field Club?
I know the location because I spent many years at West Meadow Beach, but I've never actually been in the Old Field Club (turning around in the parking lot doesn't count.  )
The wedding is at the end of August and I was going to have one made. The cut would be similar to this:
The above is linen, but the dress I was thinking of would be cotton, pink/white stripes, like below:
with the collar and cuffs being white (I haven't decided if I want the button placket white or in the striped fabric.)
Or do I need to start shopping for something a bit dressier?
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UPDATE:
Ok, so I ended up getting turned off on the owner/designer because of his poor customer service and decided not to have him make me a dress (or anything else for that matter.)
Is this acceptable for the OFC wedding?
with these shoes:
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I don't think so
it's like a regular catering hall inside - I wore a black cocktail dress to our friends wedding there
that dress says lunch after the beach
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Beth1210
I don't think so
it's like a regular catering hall inside - I wore a black cocktail dress to our friends wedding there
that dress says lunch after the beach
agreed.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Slightly-Taller
Posted by Beth1210
I don't think so
it's like a regular catering hall inside - I wore a black cocktail dress to our friends wedding there
that dress says lunch after the beach
agreed.
ditto
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Slightly-Taller
Posted by Beth1210
I don't think so
it's like a regular catering hall inside - I wore a black cocktail dress to our friends wedding there
that dress says lunch after the beach
agreed.
ditto
ditto ditto
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CCMommy
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
No, I really don't think it's appropriate either. Expecially since you said it's cotton.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
not appropriate for a wedding - or an evening wedding..
it looks like christie brnkley dress from the original vacation - and she is driving a car in the desert
def wear something dressier
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
The place is that fancy? Crap...back to the drawing board. 
FWIW, the dress is more like the attached pic. Image Attachment(s):
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
not appropriate for a wedding - or an evening wedding..
I don't know if I agree with that. I've been to beach and waterfront weddings where that style dress would be appropriate. I think location definitely plays a role in attire.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by CCMommy
No, I really don't think it's appropriate either. Expecially since you said it's cotton.
It's not a chambray type cotton, but a more fine fabric (Sea Island cotton), like in men's dress shirts (where there's a sheen to it.)
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
It's not a chambray type cotton, but a more fine fabric (Sea Island cotton), like in men's dress shirts (where there's a sheen to it.)
That's sounds really pretty, but more like a day dress even though the 2nd pciture you posted is a little dresier, with the fuller skirt.
ETA-Did you look at the pictures on the website? You can kind of see what some people are wearing in some of the pictures.
Old Field club photos
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
Posted by MrsPorkChop
not appropriate for a wedding - or an evening wedding..
I don't know if I agree with that. I've been to beach and waterfront weddings where that style dress would be appropriate. I think location definitely plays a role in attire.
i dont know if i agree, i think if i saw someone in a shirt dress with a belt at a wedding, id think they looked too casual. even a beach wedding, i think a sundress is is more appropriate
that dress looks like a casual friday work dress.
i really like the dress though- but just not for a wedding
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by tourist
That's sounds really pretty, but more like a day dress even though the 2nd pciture you posted is a little dresier, with the fuller skirt.
ETA-Did you look at the pictures on the website? You can kind of see what some people are wearing in some of the pictures.
Old Field club photos
Yeah, I looked at the photos, but you can't see much. From the little that I can see, I think the dress would be acceptable, especially with high heels and dressier accessories. I also thought my DH would be fine in chino styled dress slacks w/a sport jacket. I don't think that location warrants a dress suit.
I guess the best way to describe my thoughts about attire are J Crew wedding. The location looks like the backdrop for a J Crew wedding photo shoot. Does that make sense?!  Although it's an evening wedding, it will still be daylight at 5pm when it starts and there's somewhat of a casual element about the location. Not that that means my thoughts are right, but that's just where my head is at.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
that dress looks like a casual friday work dress.
Or a casual Wednesday because both your bosses are out of town...
Seriously I'm wearing almost that exact dress (the 2nd one posted) today except with shorter sleeves and in black & white stripe.
I'd never wear it to a wedding, no matter how casual.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I JUST got married at the Old Field Club 3 weeks ago.
Sat night wedding.
That dress is DEFINITELY appropriate.
OFC is totally laid back and I think it's perfectly fine for a wedding there.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
I guess the best way to describe my thoughts about attire are J Crew wedding. The location looks like the backdrop for a J Crew wedding photo shoot. Does that make sense?!
You hit the nail on the head.
It is a jcrewish kind of place.
Don't get me wrong - some people wore suits and ties and cocktail dresses, but it's definitely more casual than the typical LI catering hall...
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I wouldnt.
I always dress up for a wedding, no matter where it is. I'd rather be too dressed up than under dressed.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I'd agree with the majority here, I love the dress but wouldn't wear for a Sat. night wedding.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
for a casual beach or backyard wedding, yes but not for a wedding at old fields.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
I guess the best way to describe my thoughts about attire are J Crew wedding. The location looks like the backdrop for a J Crew wedding photo shoot. Does that make sense?! Although it's an evening wedding, it will still be daylight at 5pm when it starts and there's somewhat of a casual element about the location. Not that that means my thoughts are right, but that's just where my head is at.
Yeah, I see where you're going with that. The reception starts at 5, or the does that include the ceremony?
It does look like a JCrew backdrop, but I still associate that sort of setting with a day ceremony & reception. How well do you know the couple? Are they laid back? If so, it might be fine, especially since SupaBonBon said it would have been fine for hers. I just tend to err on the side of overdressed, because I was a little offended that some ladies wore skirts (some with twinsets) & at least 1 man was tie-less at my Saturday night wedding.  I' m just petty like that though!
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Would your dress have sleeves? I think a SLEEVELESS shirtdress with a full skirt and a WIDE belt of the same fabric would be nice for an evening wedding at OFC.
I think if the shirt dress has any sort of sleeves it would look too casual. And if it has a grosgrain or webbed belt it would look too casual. A fabric belt that would be wide and either have a pretty buckle (maybe fabric covered) or would tie like a sash might be nice.
Definitely with some sort of strappy sandal and pretty accessories and if you anticipate being cold, bring a wrap.
Since you are thinking of having it made, maybe have it made like a halter neck shirt dress. I have seen J Crew do something like that where they took a shirt and made it a halter with a button down front and collar. That way it would have an open back and look a little dressier.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I think you wearing anything will be fab..
great shoes and bag of course
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
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I think you wearing anything will be fab..
great shoes and bag of course
I'd have to agree!
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
I would not wear that to a night wedding.
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Re: Shirt dress for wedding at the Old Field Club?
Although that is cute, it is WAAAY too casual for an evening wedding at OFC
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