Evening weddings are more formal than their daytime counterparts. Invitations may say black tie; if not, opt for semiformal. So just what does that mean?
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.
Step2
Remember, the more formal the venue, the dressier the attire.
Step3
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.
Step4
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.
Step5
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.
Step6
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.
Tips & Warnings
Stash your lipstick and compact in a satin or beaded minibag for touchups throughout the evening.
Remember that this is the bride's special moment, so don't feel the need to go overboard and outdress her.
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
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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