How to Wear Appropriate Attire for a First Communion Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Even in an increasingly casual world where people wear jeans to the opera and T-shirts to church, there are some occasions that demand special clothing. A First Communion party is one of them. Those who protested against their school dress code and think "black tie" is something Johnny Cash wore may need a little instruction in proper dress.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Dress For A First Communion Party

Step1

Ask the host or hostess. She can tell you the type of dress that is expected.

Step2

Check your closet for a dress or suit you have worn to wedding or a graduation in the last few years. If it still fits you, it will probably be all right for a first communion party, although you should try it on to be sure.

Step3

Browse through the latest fashions in a department store or catalog. You are not necessarily looking for clothes to buy, but are trying to form a "look," or particular combination of style, cut and color that is fairly conservative and that you like or can at least put up with. This will give you a general idea of what to look for when you shop.

Step4

Call someone else who is attending the party and ask what they are wearing.

Step5

Decide beforehand how much you can afford to spend and don't exceed that figure.

Step6

Go shopping, but don't try on a lot of irrelevant stuff. Stick to the point--finding a flattering and fitting (in every sense) ensemble. If possible, find something fairly versatile that you can wear again.

Step7

Dress up your child or children as well. If you are bringing kids to the confirmation party, make sure that they are neatly dressed and well groomed. However, bring along a set of play clothes for them to change into when the games start.

Tips & Warnings

Good taste need not be expensive. If funds are low, hit the thrift and secondhand stores. You will amazed at what you can find there for a fraction of the cost of new clothes. You don't need to tell anyone where you got it.
This not the time for "I gotta be me"-style dress. Skip the ultra-short skirts, low-cut tops, sloppy sneakers and gang-inspired attire. Show off your tattoos some other time. Respect the fact that this is a religious event and that such clothing would be offensive.