I'm invited to a Christmas cocktail party. Is it okay to wear pants with a nice shirt, or should I wear a dress?
2006-11-04 09:20:29 · 16 answers · asked by Fairygirl84 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As long as you look dressy and you feel good, go for it. Now jeans may not be your best bet but anything else would prob work great!
:-)
2006-11-04 09:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by iamdean07 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can wear trousers. Is this party organized by your employer? If yes, avoid really low necklines and overly sexy clothing.
You could wear black trousers (either a nice thin wool fabric, or something dressier such as velvet or a heavier silk) and an elegant top with beading. Some nice accessories (jewelry and a clutch evening purse), patent leather pumps and an elegant shawl/wrap can complete the picture.
On the other hand, why not wear a skirt or a dress? For most people, there are not too many events that encourage dressing up anymore.
2006-11-04 10:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by sipplek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the formality of the setting and who sent the invitation
if the Party is held someplace like an very expensive hotel or a luxury yacht. or if its being held by some socially conscious prominent person like the president of the united states
go with the cocktail dress
otherwise its OK for a woman to wear dressy separates (blouse & skirt or blouse and trousers) Dressy is the operative word though. No jeans or tennis shoes.
2006-11-04 10:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by coachelarose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This year in particular velvet gauchos or palazzo like pants are in style . I'd keep away from jeans. A nice dress pant is always good too, paired with a pretty blouse or jeweled sweater or top. Take a look at the fashion magazines for now and put together a look that suits you.
Just remember to give it a little sparkle either with jewellery, your handbag, shoes or top or jacket.
2006-11-04 10:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every guy I know wears pants, and a shirt, to a cocktail party. Shoes, too! Socks, too!
2006-11-04 09:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NICE slacks preferable lined and a fine fabric not casual pants made of cotton, etc and a bright white shirt and something sparkley like a jacket with sequins or some diamonds(or czs)
2006-11-04 10:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if youre wearing a shirt, yes its appropriate to wear pants as well (unless the invite says "pants optional)...
2006-11-04 09:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a nice dressy pair of trousers with a dressy shirt and heels will work perfectly.
2016-05-21 23:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavens sake, if you are a guy wear pants
2006-11-04 12:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wear jeans of course, but nice black slacks with your blouse (not shirt), will be fine.
-MM
2006-11-04 09:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋