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| How to Dress for an Evening Wedding Evening weddings are more formal than their daytime
counterparts. Invitations may say black tie; if not, opt for semiformal. So just what does
that mean?
Tips and Ideas:
- Consider an evening wedding an occasion to
dress up. Leave your daytime clothes in the closet and pull out those really dressy things
you thought you'd never have another opportunity to wear.
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- Remember, the more formal the venue, the
dressier the attire.
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- Rent the tux, guys, or pull it out of its
hiding place in the closet. Black tie means just that: a black bowtie and cummerbund.
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- Opt for a formal gown or ensemble for black
tie, ladies. Keep the lines simple, the accents subtle and the color complementary to your
coloring. Consider a sleek velvet dress with a little lace, or a full shimmery skirt with
a sequin stretch top and color-coordinated satin wrap.
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- Regard semiformal as slightly less dressy
than black tie. A man may opt for a cummerbund and tie that match the colors of his date's
dress, or a very nice dark suit and tie. A woman might consider an elegant cocktail dress
that hits just around the knee.
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- Select shoes wisely. You'll be on your feet
socializing and dancing well into the evening, so keep them comfortable. Women, stockings
are a must.
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