Wedding Attire

[Timber99]

I'm gog to a wedding on Saturday evening and I have no idea what to wear! I have never been to the place and was not able to find much about it on the internet. It appears to be a historic farmhouse, of sorts, but they also have a museum and hold functions. I can't decide if a summer dress (but a dressier one, not a sun dress or anything) is appropriate, a cocktail type dress or a more formal style is appropriate. Thoughts?

 

[Fit_mommy]

Well, I doubt a gown or more formal style attire is required if it wasn't noted on the invitation.

I personally like the idea of a nice summer dress worn with heels, etc. It's not like you are going in overalls or something. LOL You could always wear the cocktail dress as well. I think that's pretty much always a safe bet.

Wear what you are comfortable in. I'm sure you'll be fine. In my experience, any wedding that I have been to has run the gammit on what is worn from slacks to gowns and everything in between!

 

[nancy324]

What does the invitation look like? Is it very formal looking or more casual? Did it contain tissue paper and lots of enclosures, or was it just a simple card? Does it say anything about dress at all? If it doesn't say "black tie" or "formal" or whatever the magic words are these days, then a cocktail dress is fine IMO.

 

[RunninTeach]

Nancy, you really are good at these things! I'd agree to go with a cocktail dress unless the invite suggests formality.

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[want2Bfitnessinstructor]

cute cocktail dress is wonderful!




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[LauraMax]

Ditto that--you could get something tea length or above the knee & if it were me I'd go with linen, you can't go wrong w/linen in August no matter what the event. Yeah I know, it wrinkles easily but it sounds like this could be outdoors, at least part of the time? So you probably want light material, loose fit.

 

[Timber99]

The wedding invite was one made on a home computer and was, if anything, more casual than formal. The only enclosure was a card with driving directions and it had no tissue paper or extras. It also had none of those "magic words" that answer these questions for the guest! ah! I'm making a mental note that when I get married, I will include those words that help my guests figure this question out!

 

[LauraMax]

Well then heck yeah, a summer dress would be fine. Maybe a linen shift dress--that way you can accessorize as needed to dress it up or down, plus it's something you'll be able to wear in the future.

 

[Timber99]

>plus it's something you'll be able to
>wear in the future.

Oh, I am *definitely* pulling something out of the closet for this one! The great thing about a new(er) relationship is that nobody's seen the dresses that I've worn to other events and weddings. I get use #2 out of everything in my closet!

 

[Timber99]

>plus it's something you'll be able to
>wear in the future.

Oh, I am *definitely* pulling something out of the closet for this one! The great thing about a new(er) relationship is that nobody's seen the dresses that I've worn to other events and weddings. I get use #2 out of everything in my closet!