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What Is Coctail Attire?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on September 5, 2008
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My husband and I have been invited to an event for my work next Friday night at the Metropolitan Club. I've been told it's "Coctail Attire." I'm thinking this means a ...
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- Hi A., I agree with Lindsey. That type of dress would be perfect. And it's so diverse, like she said you could wear it anywhere and it's affordable. Also, there ar...
- Lindsey is right on for 99% of events! The Old Navy dress is a great choice and should flatter any figure (even ones like our - post partum!) A cocktail dress should...
- I am not sure what really constitutes Coctail attire. I think the definition is a bit over-rated. It is between casual and dressy. I would suggest, a nice pair of blac...
Need Advice on "Coctail" Attire for Men and Gift for Wedding
Asked by C. from Denver
on August 25, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My family and I are attending another family member's wedding this weekend. The invitation says "coctail attire" and the wedding is at 6:30p.m. Does my hus...
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- I am not so up on the attire, but I will give an idea for a gift. When my husband and I attend a wedding where the couple seems to have EVERYTHING that they need beca...
- Hi C., I always say that if you don't know which way to dress always aim towards the dressier option. I would rather be overdressed than underdressed. As for the ...
- Because of the work my husband does, we end up going to lots of formal gatherings with "cocktail attire". Definitely don't worry about nylons- especially this time of ...
"Exclusive" Wedding Dilemas and Stressors!
Asked by C. from Denver
on July 26, 2008
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Hi,
I am hoping there are other mom's out there in my position or have been at one time. My family and I are attending a BIG FANCY wedding in August. The invitation...
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- If your children a part of the wedding party, they should be invited to all activities! You will need nice dresses and look the rich the best you can. Other wis...
- No, nice shorts will NOT work at a country club for a rehersal dinner, and probaby not for the Bridal Luncheon either unless you're playing golf before hand, or the ev...
- I say dresses for all wedding weekend events. I was in my sister's wedding a couple years ago, and don't like that people dress so casually for things these days. I'...
What Is Appropriate to Wear?
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on February 24, 2012
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I have a wedding this weekend, that is at 10 am, followed by a lunch reception. I have no idea what to wear. All I have are black cocktail-type dresses that I wear to ...
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- I would say not in any way would a semi formal dress that is normally worn to a cocktail party appropriate for a morning wedding. If it is in a church that is more sed...
- I'm personally not a fan of black for a *day* wedding....but if you can't get a dress in another colour/pattern, then it'll be fine. It's not like they're gonna throw...
- Check out dress barn let the associate know what your event is and she will help you find something perfect.
Can I Wear Black to a Daytime Outdoor Wedding?
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on September 1, 2011
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I am going to a wedding next week. It is a casual outdoor wedding in her backyard. She told me we could wear shorts if we wanted to because it is casual. I will be ...
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- Generally no, but this sounds to be very casual. Most people that go that casual do not get picky, they are usually happy to for you to be there. My maidofhonor wore...
- Sounds totally fine. I have never heard of not wearing black to a wedding -- maybe I'm out of it. But if she said you could wear shorts, your outfit sounds perfect.
- sounds beautiful. But where's the wedding? It's friggin hot in Texas (and Arizona?) If it were me, I'd go buy a different top to go with the skirt, (not b/c it's blac...
How to Dress for a Cocktail Party
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on September 25, 2008
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My husband and I are invited to a surprise 40th birthday cocktail party. I've never been to a party that is specifically called a "cocktail party" and not sure how to...
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- cocktail attire is usual a knee length dress for women. nothing too corporate-y, but dressy and nice. you could probably dress up one of your little black dresses with...
- J., I have been to cocktail parties and the thing that I have worn that you just can't go wrong in is that 'lil black dress.' Nothing too fancy yet it is elegant. Sim...
- I agree with the others, you can't go wrong with the little black dress. I would also check out stores like Target or Sears because they may have something dressy tha...
How Long Did You Stay in Your Wedding Dress?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 14, 2011
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After your wedding ceremony and reception, how long did you stay in your wedding dress?
In a perfect world, I'd wear mine until I was ready for bed this coming Satu...
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- Make sure you drink plenty of water. Call your reception hall and make sure they will have plenty of pitchers of ice water on the talbles and keep them there all nigh...
- I changed out of my wedding dress right before we left the reception to go to the hotel ("a going-away outfit") -this was pretty standard procedure back in the "old da...
- I put my dress on in the late morning (around 10:30) and took it off at about 4:30 the next morning - so I stayed in it for 18 hours. The veil, too!! I was not t...
