How to Wear Appropriate Attire for a First Communion Party
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. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
Dress For A First Communion Party
-
1
Ask the host or hostess. She can tell you the type of dress that is expected.
-
2
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.
-
-
3
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.
-
4
Call someone else who is attending the party and ask what they are wearing.
-
5
Decide beforehand how much you can afford to spend and don't exceed that figure.
-
6
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.
-
7
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.
-
1
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.
