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Old 08-13-2008, 11:29 PM
AKA_Monet AKA_Monet is offline
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Originally Posted by JennRN View Post
Hey GC'ers-
I just found out that my husband and I are going to be attending a black tie event in September, and I am not sure what to wear, as I've never been to a true "black tie" event before. I am under the impression that it means I need a floor length gown (which will be really fun cuz I'm short)-is this true? If so, how does this dress look?

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesma...=24469&cfid=17

Any ideas on dresses would be really appreciated!!
A true "black tie" event for women is floor length gowns where you can barely see the shoes and hair is either "done up" (updoo) or neatly pulled back. Long time ago, it was elbow length gloves to match the dress. Jewelry was the real stuff or nice set of simple pearl necklace and button pearl earrings.

Nowadays, folks are clueless depending on where you live. I have not been to a true "black tie" affair in a lonnngggggg time. When you go to get your jewelry, depending on where you go, they have specialists to assist you. I know the Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom's, Tiffany's and Movado's stores know how this is done.

Just trying to help.
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