Can I wear a mini skirt for Christmas?

Wear a mini skirt for Christmas if it is age-appropriate and flatters your body type. Mini skirts are in style and hot tickets for a winter wardrobe. They are extremely versatile and are available in a number of styles and lengths! A mini skirt can be worn to work, every day around town, and/or parties. You…

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What can you wear to tree-trimming parties?

Tree-trimming parties are traditional holiday events and lots of fun. They are a great way to kick off the season, with family and friends, and get your tree decorated. Wear something “casual but festive”  since you will be working at decorating the Christmas tree and maybe playing games afterward. What does the dress code “casual…

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Can you wear silver shoes for a noon wedding?

A noon wedding is a perfect event to wear silver shoes. You can wear silver shoes all day if they look good with your outfit, are comfortable and are flattering on you. Ensure that the shoes are the right size and provide adequate cushioning and support if you will be on your feet for a…

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What does “smart casual” mean?

What does “smart casual” mean? I just received an invitation specifying “smart casual”. Smart casual refers to a business casual dress code. Ask yourself what you would wear to work on a casual Friday. You want to look more smart than casual, more of a stylish casual that looks neat but is informal. A skirt…

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What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party?

What can I wear to “dressy casual”cocktail party? The party is in someones home in San Francisco from 7-9 pm. A cocktail party at someone’s home sounds very festive. Since the party is “dressy casual” and for only 2 hours don’t go overboard as far as dressing up. No cocktail dress, you are in California!…

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What is entitlement dressing?

Entitlement means the fact of having a right to something or deserving of privileges or special treatment. When it comes to fashion, entitlement dressing is when women wear something that does not fit the traditional dress code for the occasion. In other words wearing an unbecoming outfit for an event, unusual ensemble or dressing informally…

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Dress Codes

It is almost always exciting and fun when a party invitation arrives. However sooner or later we have to start to think about what we will wear. When types of “dress codes” are indicated such as “Smart Casual”, “Cocktail Party attire,” “Tailgate Party”, “festive”, “cocktail chic” or etc. it can throw us for a loop. Where should one begin to figure out what any of these types of dress codes mean?

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