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Wedding Etiquette Forum
aurianna
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NER (not really anyway): Black Tie Attire Question
My friend is invited to a black tie wedding.
She knows I'm a wedding etiquette nazi (I think that's even how she phrased it).
She asked me what they are supposed to wear to that.
Her husband owns a tux so his part is easy. But she was wondering about herself.
I have never actually been to one nor know much about it but that didn't stop me from talking out of my ass as if I did.
They are thrifty folk so I said "does your bridesmaid dress from your sister's wedding still fit?"
She got excited when I suggested this as a possibility.
It's a simple, strapless, floor length, a-line in deep purple, satiny thing.
No silk. No lace. No glitz. Is this actually appropriate or is she going to feel under-dressed?
She knows I'm a wedding etiquette nazi (I think that's even how she phrased it).
She asked me what they are supposed to wear to that.
Her husband owns a tux so his part is easy. But she was wondering about herself.
I have never actually been to one nor know much about it but that didn't stop me from talking out of my ass as if I did.
They are thrifty folk so I said "does your bridesmaid dress from your sister's wedding still fit?"
She got excited when I suggested this as a possibility.
It's a simple, strapless, floor length, a-line in deep purple, satiny thing.
No silk. No lace. No glitz. Is this actually appropriate or is she going to feel under-dressed?
Re: NER (not really anyway): Black Tie Attire Question
I'd dress it up with either fabulous earrings and bracelet or a statement necklace.
No matter where I go or what I attend, I can almost guarantee there will always be someone dressed better than me, as well as more casual.
However she hasn't tried on the dress yet and she has had twins since, so I will definitely recommend these sites to her if it doesn't fit quite the same way anymore.
However, she should try it on now so that if it doesn't fit, she can figure something else out. Also, BM dresses are pretty obvious (generally). She can draw attention away from that by wearing a statement necklace and earrings.
Rent the Runway is a good option - still expensive though. If that's not her speed, she may be able to find something on sale now from prom websites. If she's super hard up for money, she may be able to find something at a thrift store.