Posts Tagged ‘black tie wedding’
Can I wear a black velvet dress to a September wedding?
Can I wear a black velvet dress to a September wedding? It’s black-tie. A black velvet dress is awesome! Velvet can be a heavy fabric but there are many new lightweight stretchy velvet fabrics today. If your black velvet dress is made with a lightweight velvet fabric it is appropriate for a formal black tie…
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Are black pants & a dressy top appropriate cocktail attire?
Dressy black pants with a silk blouse, top in a luxurious fabric or cashmere sweater is appropriate cocktail attire. A skirt and jacket, evening suit or cocktail dress can be worn to a cocktail event also. High heel pumps, dressy sandals or pretty ballet flats will work with cocktail attire. One piece of jewelry (a…
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Can I wear a David Miester cocktail dress to a black tie wedding?
Years ago floor length dresses were required for black tie / formal events. However in today’s world cocktail dresses are perfect for most black tie events. If you are invited to a formal event at a venue like the White House or Buckingham Palace it would be correct to wear a floor length gown. Read…
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