fairfarmhand Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 One of my Dhs employees invited us to a wedding. It's at 7 pm on a Friday night. This means really fancy, right? Tell me what to wear. I own nothing like that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Where will it be held and what are the reception plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I'd aim for a cocktail dress. I like this stylist's choices: http://www.fabulousafter40.com/what-to-wear-over-40-for-a-wedding-reception/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I'd aim for a cocktail dress. I like this stylist's choices: http://www.fabulousafter40.com/what-to-wear-over-40-for-a-wedding-reception/ :iagree: And that said, I wouldn't buy anything new unless you were already itching for something new and you have other events to wear it. I would just wear the nicest dress or skirt/blouse combo you own and call it good. Especially if some style of dress isn't specified on the invite. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I'd aim for a cocktail dress. I like this stylist's choices: http://www.fabulousafter40.com/what-to-wear-over-40-for-a-wedding-reception/ I love all of those outfits! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Simple black dress. Accessorize with whatever level of bling you are comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Also, I'd use the location of the reception as a better indicator of attire than time of wedding these days. I mean Fred's Party Barn will look a little different than the Hilton ballroom. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Ross! They usually have great dresses for great prices. I've already picked up a dress for a wedding that's not until next January. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Also, I'd use the location of the reception as a better indicator of attire than time of wedding these days. I mean Fred's Party Barn will look a little different than the Hilton ballroom. Or an evening beach wedding or reception. We used to watch weddings from our beach house and while I'm sure everyone meant well, it was more than a little comical to watch the women stumbling thru sand in spike heels and attendants shivering in flimsy dresses ... I always wanted to take them some coats. Some had good sense if a little offbeat style in wearing wellies with their silken dresses. Also, if you are outdoors for any part of the festivities, get sensible shoes that work on uneven or mushy ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Ross! They usually have great dresses for great prices. I've already picked up a dress for a wedding that's not until next January. :lol: I recently found a Ralph Lauren cocktail dress on clearance at Ross for $40. It was probably originally 5x that price at the department store. Rent the Runway is an option if you don't want to take up your closet space with something that you'll wear once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Evening wedding does not indicate anything about fancyness of dress. What kinds of people are these, and what is the venue? I went to two evening weddings, and it was colorful summer dresses, nothing fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Evening = pashmina in my book and that's a win for me. I get to wear a nice cocktail dress, but basically carry a cozy, fancy blanky around all night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 My wedding ten years ago was on a Friday evening. Ceremony and reception at church. Not really fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 My family wedding receptions (Chinese) are always in the evenings which is why they are called wedding dinners :) Dress is really dependent on venue. A five star hotel ballroom or a pricy country club ballroom (about more than $80 per pax for the catered food) would be dressier than a wedding dinner at a less costly venue (about $50 for the catered food). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 3 of our 4 kiddies weddings were 7 pm on a Friday night. None of them required a cocktail dress. Where the reception being held is a better indicator of wardrobe choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Ross! They usually have great dresses for great prices. I've already picked up a dress for a wedding that's not until next January. :lol: Yes! Great prices. I found a new-with-tags dress from Ross at Goodwill. Goodwill was selling it for more than the Ross price tag amount :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Also, I'd use the location of the reception as a better indicator of attire than time of wedding these days. I mean Fred's Party Barn will look a little different than the Hilton ballroom. :lol: :lol: :lol: She can only dream that it will be someplace as classy as Fred's Party Barn. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 The general rule is the later the wedding the more formal it is. However, look to the location to give a clue. If the reception is at a restaurant or country club type place, then yes, a cocktail dress and a dark suit for your husband. If it's black tie all around the invitation should say so. The last one we went to required a tux for DH and a long dress for me. TJ Max to the rescue, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 They could be just getting married on Friday night because they have to be at work again on Monday morning. :) It may not be as fancy as you're imagining. Black Dress Pants and a dressy top & jewelry can get you almost anywhere, if you're in the background (as spouse of boss, you are not a prominent player). I highly recommend borrowing from a friend, in situations like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I don't think of an evening wedding being any fancier than an afternoon wedding. Time is often chosen depending simply on when the church and reception venue are available! I think the type of dress has more to do with knowing the bride and groom and what they're like, and the location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Agree that it has more to do with venue and the couple. Once upon a time, 7pm wedding would mean cocktail or semi-formal. Now? Who knows. We went to a 7pm wedding with a reception at a nice Westin, and there were people in jeans. I felt slightly overdressed in a cocktail-ish dress with fancy jewelry. (Faux jewelry. The Queen wasn't in town to lend me anything.) It was a wrap dress in that new-ish stretch jersey crepe stuff that looks nice but is super comfy in a non-seasonal color that can be worn any time of year. I think it was under "cocktail" at Nordstrom, but it was right around $100. They have a bunch of non-ridiculously priced dresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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