We're going to a cocktail reception that'll celebrate a 50 year anniversary for a museum, showcase a new watch (valued at almost $40,000), and it'll be held from 6-8 on a Thursday. Will most people be heading over straight from work and wearing business attaire? Or will people change into more formal dress (ie. cocktail dress)?
2007-03-20 03:20:50 · 14 answers · asked by hotdoggiegirl 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I also thought it was weird that there was no dress code specified. I think I'm more concerned because this is a new city (Houston) and we'll probably be the youngest people there (we're in our mid 20s) and this will be mostly older people.
I have over an hour commute to home and another 30 minutes to the venue, so I'll be doing a quick change at home, but not enough time to really jazz it up anyway.
2007-03-20 03:54:37 · update #1
It was kind of unclear whether you were having to go from the office, or you were just asking about other people, so I'll give you a two-way answer!
If you are going to be arriving from home, by all means, wear a cocktail dress.
For events where you have to leave directly from your office, you can add to a business suit to make it more dressy. i.e. the blouse can be quickly changed to something sparkly. Add some more formal earrings, bracelet etc, and dressier shoes if you prefer, and you're ready to go!
2007-03-20 03:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by moosviews4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocktail Reception Dress Code
2016-11-08 01:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by dudderar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised it doesn't say on the invitation what the attire is, it's usually listed on that kind of invitation. If it isn't listed it would not be coctktail attire, that is always listed. I would say that you would be safe if you were to wear business attire, but something very nice, as the timing is right after work. I can't see how they would expect people to go home and change. I've been to many affairs at museums and the ones that were formal always started at about 8 o'clock, giving us time to change into formal attire. The ones that were right after work were always business attire. These were all at the Met in NY, so I think you can go by what they did as a good standard.
2007-03-20 03:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough call, honestly. Does the invitation not specify attire (black tie, white tie, business formal)?
If you want to be very careful, you can wear a business suit that you can dress up easily if you arrive and see the crowd more formally dressed than you are. But the 6pm start time indicates to me that many people will have a chance to go home and change beforehand.
2007-03-20 03:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jarien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the museum functions and the fundraising in the museums are Formal, i am surprised too that there is no dress code on it,
Pls call the organiser and ask them, I usually feel overdresses as most of my formal wear is Indian and made in India, (I am a designer).
So It would also depend what kind of crowd is coming, But the upside of all this is i get lots of pictures taken, downside-- Host sometimes feels undresses and unprepared.
Most of our group dresses up as we keep waiting for a chance to wear our Indian clothes and jewelry.
2007-03-20 03:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Chattur Maina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that u should go in a nice cocktail attire that is something big an i bet a lot of camaras will be flashing so u will have to look hot and special for that night u need to lay ur hair down get a nice cocktail dress and heel and but on some nice evening make up like a smoky eye
2007-03-20 03:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by Chocolit B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wear a lovely fluid silky knit type dress, maybe a georgeous wrap dress, but not overly formal and dressy with a nice cropped jacket over it and a georgeous pair of high heels. I would wear the dress to work with no significant jewelry and no jacket. Then to go to the reception I would put on a dynamite pair of dangle earrings, a beautiful necklace, the jacket and change into your nicer high heels. It will be very appropriate believe me and you will be in style.
2007-03-20 13:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're rushed for time that day could you wear a simple black dress with a more informal business-type cover. Then take a more dressy top to put on for the reception. And use the ladies room at work to freshen your make-up and then you will all set to leave work and go straight to the reception at 6pm.
2007-03-20 03:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by luminous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocktail dresses
2007-03-20 03:31:19 · answer #9 · answered by NicOOd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would expect they will change into semi-formal attire. I think this includes cocktail dresses for the ladies.
2007-03-20 03:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋