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Gown for black tie?

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Yes 41 66.13%
No 21 33.87%
 

Black Tie Weddings...

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KittyGags
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Black Tie Weddings...

Do I have to wear a gown, or nah?

Posted 10/13/09 9:04 PM
 

KittyGags
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Re: Black Tie Weddings...

7 yesses

2 nos!

NEED MORE RESPONSES! You can just vote without responding! (I really don't wanna buy another long dress that I'm never gonna wear again!)

Posted 10/14/09 5:48 PM
 

EsquireFish
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G

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I would either wear a long dress (maybe you have a bridesmaid dress you can recycle?) or a fancy looking tea length dress which I read in some magazine I think that is now considered appropriate for black tie.

Posted 10/14/09 6:01 PM
 

DiamondGirl
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DiamondMama

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I probably would, but I am tall and like wearing gowns anyhow.

You could probably get away with a fancy cocktail dress, especially in the warmer months.

Posted 10/14/09 6:04 PM
 

LDrinkh20
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Lauren

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I just went to a black tie wedding recently and I wore a cocktail dress...most of the women there were in cocktail dresses Chat Icon

Posted 10/14/09 7:57 PM
 

MrsH2009
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M

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I think a black cocktail dress is fine.

Posted 10/15/09 10:09 AM
 

Finally1108
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Angela

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I went to a black tie wedding and most of the girls were in long dresses and only a handful were in cocktail dresses.

I just bought a long dress with a slit on the side, and i wore it to like 3 more weddings. Just b/c it is a long dress does not mean you wont wear it again to another wedding/event

Posted 10/15/09 10:13 AM
 

KittyGags
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Re: Black Tie Weddings...

now its 13-4!

Posted 10/15/09 11:30 AM
 

VickiRG510
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Vicki

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Yes i would wear a gown.Chat Icon

Posted 10/15/09 4:47 PM
 

TaraVinny
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Tara

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

yes, i would wear a gown

Posted 10/15/09 10:36 PM
 

Barbiegrl
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Barbara

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

It depends.... you could always wear a fabby cocktail dress with some great shoes and accessories!

Posted 10/16/09 9:55 AM
 

PennyCat
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Jib

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

I had a black tie wedding. You could wear a cocktail dress Chat Icon

Posted 10/17/09 11:11 AM
 

LINewbie
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LB

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Long dress!

Posted 10/18/09 3:31 PM
 

LauraD419
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Laura

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

If it says Black tie...you need a long gown.

If it says Black tie optional....you can have a cocktail dress.

Posted 10/18/09 5:47 PM
 

KittyGags
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Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Posted by LauraD419

If it says Black tie...you need a long gown.

If it says Black tie optional....you can have a cocktail dress.



Thats exactly how I felt. I didn't wanna wear a cocktail dress and be the only woman in a short dress. I bought a gown that I freaking loooooooooooove! I have to get a hem put in quickly this week, but its so nice! GLAM!Chat Icon

Posted 10/18/09 6:37 PM
 

Barbiegrl
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Barbara

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Posted by KittyGags

Posted by LauraD419

If it says Black tie...you need a long gown.

If it says Black tie optional....you can have a cocktail dress.



Thats exactly how I felt. I didn't wanna wear a cocktail dress and be the only woman in a short dress. I bought a gown that I freaking loooooooooooove! I have to get a hem put in quickly this week, but its so nice! GLAM!Chat Icon



I had a black tie wedding....most of the women were in gowns but there were a few in cocktail dresses..it was fine...

Posted 10/18/09 8:10 PM
 

VickiRG510
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Vicki

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Posted by KittyGags

Posted by LauraD419

If it says Black tie...you need a long gown.

If it says Black tie optional....you can have a cocktail dress.



Thats exactly how I felt. I didn't wanna wear a cocktail dress and be the only woman in a short dress. I bought a gown that I freaking loooooooooooove! I have to get a hem put in quickly this week, but its so nice! GLAM!Chat Icon



Mine was Black Tie optional. All of the women who were with the men in tuxes wore a gown. Most of the women at my wedding were in gowns no matter what but I feel like if my husband is wearing a Tux then im wearing a gown. If my hubby is in a suit (Three piece) i can wear either. JMO

Message edited 10/18/2009 9:12:36 PM.

Posted 10/18/09 9:11 PM
 

MrsMick
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Member since 9/09

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Name:
Michele

Re: Black Tie Weddings...

Below knee legnth is very much appropriate. Get something very dressy and you are good to go!

Posted 10/25/09 9:38 PM
 
 

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