20-40-60 Etiquette---Know your dress codes
YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!
By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace
QUESTION: Which party dress codes (e.g. semiformal, after-5) stump you the most?” Is there a uniform look that covers all bases?
CALLIE’S ANSWER: You can never go wrong with a LBD (little black dress). Always remember if you don’t know what to wear, it is better to be overdressed than underdressed!
LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: Whatever the wording on the invitation that is stumping you, call the hostess to get a better feel for what she’s wearing and what she expects. Then, decide if you want to look in your closet for the perfect thing to wear or go shopping for something that works. Often these days, you can’t go wrong with a dressy pantsuit with a festive top or a cocktail dress and heels.
HELEN’S ANSWER: “Festive casual” is the one that is hard for me. Am I supposed to wear sequined leggings, bows all over my blouse? However, it seems like festive attire should be less dressy than cocktail attire and a little more dressy than casual and work attire.
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