Things You'll Need:
- Dress Socks
- Hosiery
- Men's Dress Belts
- Men's Dress Shirts
- Men's Dress Shoes
- Mens' Dress Pants
- Sports Coat
- Women's Dress Shirts
- Women's Dress Shoes
- dresses and skirts
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Step 1
Consider an evening wedding an occasion to dress up. Leave your daytime clothes in the closet and pull out those really dressy things you thought you'd never have another opportunity to wear.
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Step 2
Remember, the more formal the venue, the dressier the attire.
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Step 3
Rent the tux, guys, or pull it out of its hiding place in the closet. Black tie means just that: a black bowtie and cummerbund.
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Step 4
Opt for a formal gown or ensemble for black tie, ladies. Keep the lines simple, the accents subtle and the color complementary to your coloring. Consider a sleek velvet dress with a little lace, or a full shimmery skirt with a sequin stretch top and color-coordinated satin wrap.
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Step 5
Regard semiformal as slightly less dressy than black tie. A man may opt for a cummerbund and tie that match the colors of his date's dress, or a very nice dark suit and tie. A woman might consider an elegant cocktail dress that hits just around the knee.
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Step 6
Select shoes wisely. You'll be on your feet socializing and dancing well into the evening, so keep them comfortable. Women, stockings are a must.
Comments
Psychosexy said
on 11/20/2006 There's a great new company called Closet Elite (www.closetelite.com) that has really nice dresses that are perfect for evening weddings--for rent! Its just like guys being able to rent tuxes..and they rent cocktail dresses from all brand names, from Vera Wang and Versace to Ralph Lauren and Cache