you've just received an invitation to a "black tie optional" wedding taking place at 6pm at the end of june at a mansion in newport. your husband (or boyfriend, date, whatever) has opted to wear the tux that he owns.
what do you wear?
what i really should be asking is "what should *i* wear" (since this is my current dilemma!) BUT i'm looking to see how all of you would realistically dress for this ocassion at this location with your actual budget (the black tie optional invite did not, unfortunately, come with a red carpet worthy budget included in the envelope - hehe).
i'd love to see what you all would wear - dresses only or if you feel creative, entire ensembles. :)
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"to be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its night and day to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop trying." - ee cummings
I would want full length (of course - you all know how I am on this subject) but something somwhat modest and not too eveningish (no sequins) I'm partial to vintage feels, so I thought this was pretty and appropriate (I also think it would look fabulous on you, smash, especially with your hair) - A.B.S. on sale at bluefly for $169...
and gold or bronze shoes - Gabriella Rocha shoes $52 and inge christopher bag $72 at zappos
-- Edited by detroit at 16:25, 2006-04-24
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"Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess." ~ Edna Woolman Chase
i have this dress, so i'd probably just wear it...
(the back lays nicer)
this picture is from ebay. just an FYI if you like it, it runs really big so definitely size way down.
i would also do a vintage clutch (maybe beaded).
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"i tell you one lesson I learned
If you want to be something in life, You ain't gonna get it unless, You give a little bit of sacrifice, Oohh, sometimes before you smile you got to cry.." -The Roots
i haven't worn a long dress since college formals, so perhaps a nice new long dress is in order, especially following detroit's philosophy. ;)
right now i am absolutely in love with this one - i am so sad that it's $550. :(
teal is definitely my color, so i love all of those. i think i definitely have a hard decision ahead! my husband is so dashing in his tux that i'm worried i won't be able to put together something up to par.
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"to be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its night and day to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop trying." - ee cummings