Is there such a thing as TOO formal? FAO: Blacktieguy!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 04:44 PM

Is there such a thing as TOO formal? FAO: Blacktieguy!

I have a black tie 'optional' wedding in October....I know the bride well and she really wants it black tie...it will be a very, very nice event.

Today, I bought a gown (wasn't planning on it but I fell in love)...floor length, dark navy blue, one shoulder with beautiful ruffles on the strap. It's very elegant. I guess I'm just not used to being SO dressed up, so I am concerned that I will be TOO formal. I suppose that at a black tie wedding, that's nearly impossible? Thoughts please!

This is the dress: http://www.terijon.com/index.php?file=gallery&igallery_id=5_180

dctead Posted: Aug 20, 2010 04:46 PM

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I think it's STUNNING!!

and personally, I don't think it's too formal for a Black Tie event..

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 04:49 PM

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Thank you! I really think I'm always afraid of being over OR under dressed and offending the hosts either way. I know it's better to be overdressed in most cases, but at a wedding it's so touchy.

Unbelievable thing is...this is a $600 dress for 2011, and somehow (I'm baffled, but super happy), it was on clearance....for $25 at Bloomie's. Biggest deal I've ever had I think.

dctead Posted: Aug 20, 2010 04:53 PM

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Can't beat that deal! Holy Crow!!

I'd want to wear it around the house and dance in it!!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 04:55 PM

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I know! It made my day about 100x better.

It's big on me...I'll probably spend more on alterations than the actual dress costed. Figured that was worth it.

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:00 PM

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I LOOOOOOVE it! It is sooo elegant and perfect for black tie. And now that I've met you in person, I can say confidently that you will look amazing in it

Did this sale at bloomies end already and is it a store only sale?

halfbaked Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:02 PM

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Gorgeous dress!!!

I don't think it's too formal. A lot of people wore floor length formal gowns to our wedding!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:02 PM

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Thank you Anney!!!

Posted by mybabylovesmoi
Did this sale at bloomies end already and is it a store only sale?

It was just on a clearance rack - I've gotten some amazing deals on Bloomie's clearance rack before, with no rhyme or reason why it was there. Last year I got a Ralph Lauren Black Label dress which retailed at $1500, for $80.

I believe the one I got today was an on-line return. There's nothing wrong with it...just wrinkled. I'm going to have to get it altered and steamed anyway, so I win!

halfbaked Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:03 PM

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I love this one from that site!!

Obv. not for a wedding but love it!

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:06 PM

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Posted by mellyrose

Thank you Anney!!!

Posted by mybabylovesmoi
Did this sale at bloomies end already and is it a store only sale?

It was just on a clearance rack - I've gotten some amazing deals on Bloomie's clearance rack before, with no rhyme or reason why it was there. Last year I got a Ralph Lauren Black Label dress which retailed at $1500, for $80.

I believe the one I got today was an on-line return. There's nothing wrong with it...just wrinkled. I'm going to have to get it altered and steamed anyway, so I win!

Hell yeah, you won big time!!! That is an amazing deal and it looks super expensive

kfizz Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:10 PM

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i LOVE the dress and no i do not think its too dressy for the wedding....i knida want these for my BM dresses!! could you tell me where you bought it?

kfizz Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:14 PM

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Posted by kfizz

i LOVE the dress and no i do not think its too dressy for the wedding....i knida want these for my BM dresses!! could you tell me where you bought it?

woops i didnt read the rest of the posts... !! i love it and think i need to go bloomies like now!!!!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:19 PM

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Posted by kfizz

i LOVE the dress and no i do not think its too dressy for the wedding....i knida want these for my BM dresses!! could you tell me where you bought it?

If you click my link....you'll see it also comes in a gorgeous PINK!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:19 PM

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Also, keep in mind that the actual price is $600!!!

Panamasweet Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:35 PM

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That dress is amazing and i think its perfect for a wedding

BlushandBashful Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:39 PM

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That dress is AMAZING!

allornil Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:47 PM

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holy moley. (did I just say that/)

that dress is A-MAAAAAA-ZING! seriously!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:51 PM

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Thanks for all of the feedback. I feel better now!

I will post a photo once it's altered. I can't wait to see what it's really going to look like on

J79 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:53 PM

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Posted by mellyrose

Thanks for all of the feedback. I feel better now!

I will post a photo once it's altered. I can't wait to see what it's really going to look like on

once you alter it to your skinny lil body i'm so borrowing this! nice find and wow on the price!

maybe i'll wear it to your wedding!

mp1082 Posted: Aug 20, 2010 05:54 PM

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Posted by J79

Posted by mellyrose

Thanks for all of the feedback. I feel better now!

I will post a photo once it's altered. I can't wait to see what it's really going to look like on

once you alter it to your skinny lil body i'm so borrowing this! nice find and wow on the price!

maybe i'll wear it to your wedding!

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omg, you're so full of it. But you can borrow once I've worn it if it's not too big!