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Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

cluelessbride Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:00 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:00 PM

Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I just bought this suit to wear to a christening, and I don't want to buy a new outfit for the wedding.

If I dress it up with accessories (slightly sparkly earrings, higher heeled shoes) will it be ok? Please be honest!

Edited to add I would wear a silk shell, not a collared blouse.

shelzyp Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:04 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:04 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I would get an even fancier top, then it should be okay, but I was just told, I have no fashion snse this week.

I had no idea that sandels could not be worn until after easter, and white ones only after memorial day!!! I am clueless!!!

cluelessbride Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:24 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:24 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

No Shelzyp, I am Clueless

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Seriously, I really don't want to buy a dress, we are trying to save as musch as possible and we're giving a lot of $$$ for the gift. But I also don 't want to look like a fool

dubliner Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:36 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:36 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I would get a sparkly top to go with it, but yes you could wear it

Latina511 Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:52 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:52 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I would say a fancier top.

Betty Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:06 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:06 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I think you can definately dress that suit up with accessories!! I really like it!

HeatherandNick Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:37 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:37 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

Dress it up a little bit and you can definately get away with it!

Helene718 Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:45 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 01:45 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

Personally, I don't feel very dressy in pants, especially if it is a black tie optional wedding. So, I would not wear a pants suit. I always wear long dresses to black tie optional weddings, but that is just me.

jags77 Posted: Apr 05, 2003 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 02:55 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I agree- for a black tie optional - I think it would be more appropriate for you to wear a dress although I love the outfit. But what do I know??

jennbaby Posted: Apr 05, 2003 02:58 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 02:58 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I'd say a dress for a night wedding in May but if you choose to wear that, definately a dressier top & accesories

lulu Posted: Apr 05, 2003 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 03:07 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I would personally wear a dress. I think I would feel out of place in a suit for a black tie affair.

merf99 Posted: Apr 05, 2003 04:37 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 04:37 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I think you should wear a dress if they say black tie optional. Even though men don't HAVE to wear tuxes, I think it still means it will be pretty fancy.

cluelessbride Posted: Apr 05, 2003 04:48 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 04:48 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

Thanks you guys. I'll see what I can do and hope for a sale on dressy dresses between and mid-May.

nrvbrd Posted: Apr 05, 2003 05:00 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 05:00 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

When I hear black tie- I think of knock em dead

DRESS- I would NOT wear a pantsuit,

natasha Posted: Apr 05, 2003 05:16 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 05:16 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I would go with a dress. You must have something in your closet that you can wear.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Apr 05, 2003 07:43 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 07:43 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

Ok I don't think you HAVE to wear a dress -tahari and some other designers make formal suits, but I'm not sure the above suit would fit that description (although I love the suit).

You could check out L & T's clearance outlet they very often have great formal dresses that are 20-100$. I have bought Laundry dresses in Bloomingdales for 290$ and found the dress at L & T clearance for 40$ -check them out

Olgaki Posted: Apr 05, 2003 09:24 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2003 09:24 PM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

Go into something like a Wet Seal and get a sexy top - you will look stunning!

Diane Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:27 AM+

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Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:27 AM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

I LOVE th suit, but not for a black tie optional...sorry

sparkette Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:35 AM+

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Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:35 AM

Re: Can I wear this to a black-tie optional, Sunday night wedding in May?

At the black tie optional events I have been to I have seen women wearing everything from ballgowns to simple little black dresses to designer pantsuits (with a sparkly shell underneath). The pants suits stick out a little, especially since most men will be wearing black suits.

Stacey1403 Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:39 AM+

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Posted: Apr 06, 2003 09:39 AM