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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

I've been invited to an event as +1 with short notice, it's tonight. It means I've not had time to sort an outfit. I have a few things as a possibility but need to check; is it suitable for a woman to wear cocktail length to a black tie? If not I need to run to my sisters on a borrowing mission.

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By *rightonsteveMan  over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Yes, with diamond necklace.

No bra.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Sounds fine to us Iv worn similar length to same sort functions without issue at all many will be too

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I think it's fine

Wear some sparkly shoes

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Yes, with diamond necklace.

No bra. "

Has to be no bra. Cocktail dress I have is backless

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Having looked at your pics - again. I have no idea how you would get those into a bra less dress without stopping the traffic

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By *irtyGirlWoman  over a year ago

Edinburgh

Yes... absolutely fine.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Thanks all, saves me a job!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Exciting!

Have a fantastic time

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By *rightonsteveMan  over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!


"Yes, with diamond necklace.

No bra.

Has to be no bra. Cocktail dress I have is backless "

Shantung silk.....dark green. If it's black it will make your face look too pale. Silk will move better than velvet or other heavy material. It's tempting to suggest doc martins with it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Yes, with diamond necklace.

No bra.

Has to be no bra. Cocktail dress I have is backless

Shantung silk.....dark green. If it's black it will make your face look too pale. Silk will move better than velvet or other heavy material. It's tempting to suggest doc martins with it. "

Now where did I put that dark green silk dress..

It's long sleeved, mid thigh, backless, autumnal toned sequins.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I've been invited to an event as +1 with short notice, it's tonight. It means I've not had time to sort an outfit. I have a few things as a possibility but need to check; is it suitable for a woman to wear cocktail length to a black tie? If not I need to run to my sisters on a borrowing mission."

Understand the black tie event

If cocktails with black tie dress code a lbd or cocktail dress will do look at the invite if early drinks cocktail dress . Late dinner And dance something a lot longer

Usually any event on a Saturday would involve long gown on a Saturday night for formal less skin showin is better

If I was inviting you to a an event

With me and

You said what do I wear I would say a long black evening dress . Heels and sparkles

It's a safe bet and if it's the first time with that group I would also dress conservatorily

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Black tie is traditionally floor length gowns.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Pics! Sounds gorgeous.

My experience of black tie events is that there will be women in full length dresses, cocktail dresses and everything in between. It's encompasses a wide variety of styles for women.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

And according to Debretts....

"For ladies, a smart dress (such as a cocktail dress) is appropriate. It can be long or short, as long as it's not too short. It need not be black."

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Pics! Sounds gorgeous.

My experience of black tie events is that there will be women in full length dresses, cocktail dresses and everything in between. It's encompasses a wide variety of styles for women. "

Is the Asos dress

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman  over a year ago

stourbridge area


"And according to Debretts....

"For ladies, a smart dress (such as a cocktail dress) is appropriate. It can be long or short, as long as it's not too short. It need not be black.""

Best go and see your sister then to see if she has something a little more appropriate x

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By *arnayguyMan  over a year ago

Durham Tees

Backless is fine but if they can see your asos it is not appropriate.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Backless is fine but if they can see your asos it is not appropriate."

No asos on show

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I've been to enough black tie events to know that a cocktail dress will be fine x have a ball (see what I did there)

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By *inky-MinxWoman  over a year ago

Grantham

Yes cocktail dress is fine.

Not that I bother

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By *hyllyphyllyMan  over a year ago

Bradford

I think more women need to wear a tux.

Something strangely sexy about the way they look

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By *om and JennieCouple  over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Did you have a good night????

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

I did, it was lovely thank you, and lots of money raised for a fantastic charity so all good.

I wasn't the only one wearing a cocktail dress either, I'd say 60% of the ladies attending were.

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By *arnayguyMan  over a year ago

Durham Tees


"Backless is fine but if they can see your asos it is not appropriate.

No asos on show "

Mind if I check?

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