Posts Tagged ‘cocktail dress’
Should a prom dress be floor length?
A floor-length prom dress is definitely an option but midi and short cocktail dresses are acceptable today. When deciding what length prom dress to wear try a number of styles that are different lengths to see which is the most flattering style for you. Never wear anything trendy if it does not look good on you. Dresses that are too low cut, tight, or too short can make you look cheap. Something more modest is in good taste and more appropriate for the teenage years.
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Should I wear a black dress to a black tie event?
A black dress can be worn to a black tie event but any color gown that flatters your skin tone is appropriate for a black tie event. Black tie merely means the function is formal and commences after five or six o’clock in the evening, or after sundown in the winter months. Check the invitation…
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What kind of dress do you wear to a formal event?
A formal event is a very dressy occasion. Invitations that specify black-tie are considered formal events. Years ago when you were invited to a formal event women were expected to wear a floor-length gown. Long dresses are still correct today, especially for very formal events. However cocktail dresses are now considered appropriate and modern for…
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Can I wear a cocktail dress for a birthday party?
Can I wear a cocktail dress for a birthday party? The party is in June in Millbrook, New York. A cocktail dress is appropriate for a birthday party if it is a dressy or semi-formal event or in the evening. Millbrook is a small country village 80 miles north of Manhattan and not as formal…
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Can I wear a cocktail dress to a black tie event?
A cocktail dress is acceptable today for a black tie event. Today a cocktail dress is considered a modern choice by young women for a formal event however long gowns are considered traditional attire for formal events. Black tie events are formal affairs and many women prefer to wear floor length gowns. That being said…
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Can I wear a one shoulder jumpsuit to my son’s wedding?
Can I wear a one-shoulder jumpsuit to my son’s wedding? The wedding is semi-formal, in November, in NY. My mother & my sister say no. A one-shoulder jumpsuit is so au courant! However wearing it to your son’s wedding might be a stretch since you indicated that you don’t know his bride-to-be’s parents. I asked…
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Is a stylish, black cocktail dress OK to wear to a 2:30 wedding?
Is a stylish, black cocktail dress OK to wear to a 2:30 wedding? In the past a black cocktail dress was for late afternoon or PM weddings, but the times seem to be changing. Would wearing simple pearls be appropriate with the dress? A stylish, black cocktail dress would be great for an afternoon wedding…
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What color shoes & accessories can I wear with a jade green, cocktail dress?
What color shoes & accessories can I wear with a jade green, cocktail dress? The dress has white stones around the neck. Jade green is such a beautiful color. Since you have white beading around the neck you can wear white shoes, gold or silver jewelry and a matching purse (gold bag with gold earrings…
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Should I wear a long evening gown or short cocktail dress?
Should I wear a long evening gown or a short cocktail dress? I am 5 ft tall weighing 112 lbs & it is a black & white tie affair? White tie affairs are very formal and it is traditional to wear a long evening gown. Cocktail dresses are appropriate for black tie affairs. If the…
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What color hose should I wear with a navy blue lace cocktail dress?
What color hose should I wear with a navy blue lace cocktail dress? The dress is mid calf & my shoes are fabric the same color, mid heal (navy hose or neutral?) A navy blue lace cocktail dress sounds awesome! When deciding what color stockings or hose to wear with your cocktail dress take your…
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