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Originally Posted by alum
What is appropriate for a middle-aged old fuddy-duddy type to wear at a barbecue-theme pre-wedding dinner for a old-money Deep South wedding? Would it be the same kind of outfit one would wear to Derby or Foxfields? I assume a VV or LP sundress would be appropriate for a young woman and an oxford/khakis would be okay for a teenage boy. If it isn't, what is? Would a male need a tie for a barbecue? All you Southerners, let me know. I know what is appropriate for the actual wedding and reception, just not this dinner.
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Another idea is to talk to a "dresser" at a store near the hotel. My cousin does that for a living - puts together several appropriate outfits, and then the customer tries each on to see which looks the best. You could even go to a local Nordstom's or whatever, and have them coordinate with their store in North Carolina.
Have fun!