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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 9:51 am
An organization is honoring my husband
It will be an exclusive event for 50 couples/donors
The invitation says cocktail attire
It’s between 2 outfits
1 is a silky leopard pleated dress that has a side bow on the shoulder by the high collar
2 it’s a black top with big puffy black organza sleeves that I can wear with a black pencil skirt that has a 1/2” organza ruffle- it’s not a matching outfit so the black is not exactly the same and the ruffle on the skirt is a different sheer material The skirt is long enough and the ruffle is minimum just to give a little trim
I just finished wearing the leopard dress and 1 of the 50 couples was at that event, BUT I look really good in it
I don’t know if the all black is fancy enough but on the other hand it is all black
I would wear this to a sheva Berachot or a Shul Shabbat NIGHT dinner.
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zaq
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:31 am
If the blacks aren’t an exact match, skip that outfit unless you can wear a contrasting belt that will separate the two and camouflage the mismatch.
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:42 am
Thanks
I’m still not sure of the leopard dress
https://I.imgur.com/CKDPg0a.jpg
IMHO- it looks better on me since the top is not so tight like in the pic, but it’s this exact same dress I bought in Israel- in Banana
If neither are good I’ll keep looking in my closet
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amother
Smokey
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:49 am
amother [ OP ] wrote: | Thanks
I’m still not sure of the leopard dress
https://I.imgur.com/CKDPg0a.jpg
IMHO- it looks better on me since the top is not so tight like in the pic, but it’s this exact same dress I bought in Israel- in Banana
If neither are good I’ll keep looking in my closet |
I love it
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:53 am
To be honest, I'd keep looking and try to find something a little dressier. It's cocktail attire and your husband is being honored. You classified these outfits as something you'd wear to a shabbos night shul dinner. I think you need something new and fancier.
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Amarante
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:53 am
The leopard dress is lovely.
It seems as though you are leaning towards the leopard dress and the only reason you hesitate is because ONE woman saw you wearing the dress at a previous occasion.
I really don't think you should worry about that. Even if she remembers you wore the dress, why kind of crass individual would she be if she thought that it was a terrible social faux pas to wear a beautiful dress more than once.
Are you worried that she will think that you are a nebech? Or that you didn't think the occasion important enough to buy a new dress?
Kate Middleton is known to wear the same dress on different occasions and she is photographed and pictures published all over the world.
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justmarried:)
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:55 am
I think leopard dress is great. Doesnt matter than someone saw you wearing it. You feel comfortable and confidant in it you should deff go for it. Mazel tov on the honor.
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 11:58 am
Amarante wrote: | The leopard dress is lovely.
It seems as though you are leaning towards the leopard dress and the only reason you hesitate is because ONE woman saw you wearing the dress at a previous occasion.
I really don't think you should worry about that. Even if she remembers you wore the dress, why kind of crass individual would she be if she thought that it was a terrible social faux pas to wear a beautiful dress more than once.
Are you worried that she will think that you are a nebech? Or that you didn't think the occasion important enough to buy a new dress?
Kate Middleton is known to wear the same dress on different occasions and she is photographed and pictures published all over the world. |
I wore it just yesterday
Also does cocktail mean black or dark solid maybe even detailed with beading
I’m not sure what cocktail really means
In other wards is the dress considered cocktail
I’ve worn it to Shul on Rosh Hashana
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:25 pm
This is the black top and skirt
https://I.imgur.com/34LKXTw.jpg
This is the one I would wear to a Shabbat Night Shul dinner
I m just clueless what it means cocktail attire since we are all frum ppl.
It may simply be a nice way of saying that only cocktails and finger food will be served
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kenz
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:39 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | This is the black top and skirt
https://I.imgur.com/34LKXTw.jpg
This is the one I would wear to a Shabbat Night Shul dinner
I m just clueless what it means cocktail attire since we are all frum ppl.
It may simply be a nice way of saying that only cocktails and finger food will be served |
Cocktail dresses tend to be straight and sparkly. Look at Saks, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, etc. to get an idea. They’re dressier than what you’re considering. Of course, hair/makeup go a long way.
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:42 pm
kenz wrote: | Cocktail dresses tend to be straight and sparkly. Look at Saks, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, etc. to get an idea. They’re dressier than what you’re considering. Of course, hair/makeup go a long way. |
It’s not a wedding
It’s an ORGANIZATION dinner at a restaurant
The restaurant is trendy now because it’s new
Asian style
Out of town if that makes a difference
Am I better off with a sequins top with that skirt
https://I.imgur.com/0FqQJtc.jpg
The pic doesn’t give it justice, but it is an old top not sure if it’s out of style
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:42 pm
I love both outfits but they are both underdressed for an event that specifies "cocktail attire" on the invitation, especially considering that you're the wife of the honoree.
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amother
Bluebell
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:46 pm
cocktail dress is the female version of saying black tie affair. I would say go with whichever you prefer and feel better in. They both sound fine. As women we often overthink what we're wearing.
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mommyhood
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:48 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | It’s not a wedding
It’s an ORGANIZATION dinner at a restaurant
The restaurant is trendy now because it’s new
Asian style
Out of town if that makes a difference
Am I better off with a sequins top with that skirt |
When I go to dinners the honorees usually do wear wedding clothing. Meaning elegant wedding guest not baal simcha/gown but more dressy than either option your showing. More like the top from the second outfit with a long organza skirt. the skirt you're showing just looks like a basic pencil skirt even with the ruffle.
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:49 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | It’s not a wedding
It’s an ORGANIZATION dinner at a restaurant
The restaurant is trendy now because it’s new
Asian style
Out of town if that makes a difference
Am I better off with a sequins top with that skirt
https://I.imgur.com/0FqQJtc.jpg
The pic doesn’t give it justice, but it is an old top not sure if it’s out of style |
All the 50 couples are honorees
It’s an exclusive dinner ONLY for the honorees
BTW- I’m in my upper 50s if that makes a difference
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amother
Melon
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:51 pm
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amother
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:54 pm
Really so fancy
I must be really clueless then
As I said above
The dinner is ONLY for all the honorees
All the 50 couples are the honorees
The rest of the guests are only invited to an outdoor “cocktail” party
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momandteacher
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Tue, Dec 07 2021, 12:56 pm
I would think you should wear long, or like the midi length that is all the rage nowadays. Even a simple dress is much more elegant in long.
Cocktail attire means like what you would wear to a wedding, afaik.
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