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

cluelessbride Thread views: 4,076

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.

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shelzyp Thread views: 4,076

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 Thread views: 4,076

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

No Shelzyp, I am Clueless !

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 Thread views: 4,076

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

Latina511 Thread views: 4,076

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I would say a fancier top.

Betty Thread views: 4,076

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

HeatherandNick Thread views: 4,076

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

Helene718 Thread views: 4,076

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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 Thread views: 4,076

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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 Thread views: 4,076

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

lulu Thread views: 4,076

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

merf99 Thread views: 4,076

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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 Thread views: 4,076

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

nrvbrd Thread views: 4,076

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

DRESS- I would NOT wear a pantsuit,

natasha Thread views: 4,076

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

Rob-luvs-me Thread views: 4,076

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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 Thread views: 4,076

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

Diane Thread views: 4,076

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

sparkette Thread views: 4,076

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.