FI and I were invited to join family at a Charity Gala for a local theater. Gala is hosted by my Aunt and Uncle and listed as "Black Tie Optional". We honestly have never done an event of this caliber. So I am wondering what is expected of dress? "Optional" can easily go one way or another...
The gala is a Bollywood Theme to go in line with the theater's next production. It will be held at a very nice hotel ballroom. I'll be getting a longer dress for the event since most all my dress are shorter summer dresses. FI will be wearing his suit he normally wears for weddings. We'll be sitting at a table with my parents and two sets of cousins. I know that my dad will be in a suit. Suits are ok for this type of event as long as they are dressed up right? I'll probably be getting a little bit brighter dress as it's a Bollywood event. I found a really pretty red long dress. I figured I could dress FI in a black suite, with black dress shirt and red tie to match the dress.