What Kind of Dress Should I Wear to an Engagement Party?
When a close friend or family member gets engaged, an engagement party is usually planned to allow everyone to get together and celebrate with the future married couple. This event can be held in a variety of different ways with a variety of different themes, which can drastically change the type of dress you will want to wear to the event. There are a variety of strategies which can help you determine which dress to wear.
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Interpret the Invitation
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The invitation to the engagement party will likely tell you a lot about what type of dress you should wear to the event. For example, if you are told that the event is an open house, you will know that the engagement party is a lot more casual and thus you should wear a sundress or other simple, casual dress. However, if you are told the event is being held in the VIP section of a nice club or restaurant in the city, you will know that you should dress much more formally with a nice cocktail dress.
Communicate with the Host
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If you cannot tell from the invitation what type of dress you should wear to the engagement party, communicate with the host of the event about what the expectations are for dress code. You might want to ask about what type of outfit the future bride will be wearing and then make sure to wear a dress a little less formal than her's to ensure that you don't overshadow her at the engagement party.
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Consider the Venue
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One of the most important ways to determine which dress you should wear to an engagement party is to consider the venue. If the party is being held at the future bride's house, you should plan on wearing a dress that is a little more formal than a sundress, but still less formal than a cocktail dress or gown. If you know the event will be held outside, consider wearing a dress with sleeves or a cardigan over it to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the event.
Think About the Theme
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You will probably become aware of any theme of the engagement party by looking at the invitation and communicating with the host. If the theme of the engagement party revolves around a specific color scheme, try to find a dress that falls within that color scheme. If the engagement party is a western-themed party, you should look to wear a fun sundress with some cowboy boots. Wear something that corresponds to the theme of the day, even if it is not something that you would commonly think to wear to a party.
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