Black Tie fashion 911

[aliceinwonderland]

Hi everybody,

BF and I are attending a ''black tie welcome'' wedding next month and I am clueless about what to wear...the wedding is at 5 30 pm with reception etc to follow all in the hotel. I have limited shopping options available to me based on geographay and timelines and found this dress in my size

http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?C=3&D=241&P=1

I am wondering if this would be appropriate? If not can anybody post some photos of what might be more appropriate so I can shop from there.

Thanks so much!!!!
Alice

 

[cellososweet]

This is a great option. Our vow renewal was black tie welcome and a few people went all out and went black tie and we loved their effort. It was awesome I always err on the higher side of the dress code (if it says black tie optional, i''ll do it) because I feel people put it there because they are trying to have people dress as classy as possible. Note that you''ll still see people horribly underdressed.

 

[KimberlyH]

I''m no fashion expert, but I would say that dress is absolutely appropriate. I love the silhouette.

 

[aliceinwonderland]

Thanks for the reply Cello, it's at the Four Seasons so the venue itself seems to say to me that erring on the formal side is the way to go....sometimes I just wish people said black tie period then you know EXACTLY what to expect!

Alice

ETA: Thanks Kimberly I really love the dress..so I was hoping it would get the PS thumbs up lol

 

[fleur-de-lis]

Date: 9/10/2009 10:04:21 PM
Author: aliceinwonderland
Thanks for the reply Cello, it's at the Four Seasons so the venue itself seems to say to me that erring on the formal side is the way to go....sometimes I just wish people said black tie period then you know EXACTLY what to expect!


Alice


ETA: Thanks Kimberly I really love the dress..so I was hoping it would get the PS thumbs up lol

Gorgeous dress, and absolutely appropriate for the occasion. Good job!

FWIW, I think anyone who writes "black tie optional" (or some variant) really wants the occasion to be black tie; likely there is some pressure to consider that some guests might not already own something appropriate, nor be able to comfortably afford attire for the evening. I've always thought it a considerate gesture on the part of the host... and always made sure that since I'm one of the guests who *can* go black tie formal (and get my handsome FI to willingly put on the Bond-wear

), we always dress for the nines to help indulge the host's vision. It looks like you're going to do the same in that stunning dress-- it's such a lovely choice!

 

[aliceinwonderland]

Thanks for the imput! I think it''s a go then and I will go ahead and buy/ wear that one. Always great to have some reassurance though!
Alice