POLL Do you go to formal holiday parties?

pinkpowerranger

We don't, but I'm curious about the rest of you - do you ever go to holiday parties where you would wear a formal-type gown?

traveling turtle

I've only been to one and it was a long time ago. It was with the company my date worked with. I didn't have fun because that was our first (and last) date and it was just kind of boring. His work friends weren't too fun, and I'm really bad around people I hardly know, let alone a large group of people.

sgsl2009

No. Thankfully neither of our friends are this way. The most formal they get is cocktail/semi-formal attire. Also, I work in a small office (3 people), so it's not like we'll be hosting one and DH is military and his department has a party, but it's not formal.

EastCoastBride

At my DH's old firm, yes.  They have an annual black-tie holiday party.

kingandprincess

No.

I work from home.  The rest of my coworkers are on the opposite side of the country.

Husband's company doesn't really do anything.  They are weird/cheap like that.

We go to formal gala's etc the rest of the year, but thankfully not during the holidays. Too much going on, plus I much prefer cozy home parties at that time of year.

TheWop

My husband's company Christmas party is formal to semi-formal at a formal conference/banquet center with prime rib, champagne, etc.  Some people are in nice suits/gowns and some are in semi-formal attire like dress pants and a dressy top, and there are a handful of people in jeans for some reason.  I usually wear dress pants or skirt and a dressy jacket, and my husband wears dress pants, dress shirt and tie.  I've thought about wearing a formal dress, but always decide against it for some reason.   Maybe next year just for fun.

Nova726

no, but I would love to.  I wear jeans and blouse to work every day and I love any excuse to get all dressed up.

emmypants

Nova726:

no, but I would love to.  I wear jeans and blouse to work every day and I love any excuse to get all dressed up.

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CarrieB.

we have an annual work gala, but its in Feb. Some women wore long gowns last year, but that is NMS. I wore a short formal dress and my DH wore a suit.

ZestofLime

Most places I have worked have a formal holiday party.

We have one coming up soon.

DRemA3

Yes, I attend a black-tie Christmas party as well as a NYE party every year. My family hosts the Christmas one and the NYE party is hosted by friends of the family. I love getting dressed up in black tie attire. I get my hair and makeup done for the parties too.

riderpunk

We have never attended any.  My work has formal holiday parties but we never go.

Ready4theParty

DH's company has a very formal black tie event around the holidays. Usually its the end of Jan or early Feb so everyone can attend.  I love it, but I hate the stress of finding a full length gown.

Mrs.Aks2B

I've never been to a formal holiday party. ?My work doesn't even have them. ?We usually just have a casual luncheon during work. ?But I wouldn't my dressing up for one. ?It sounds like fun!

soontobeahigh

I did once for my DH's previous employer. It was a blast! It was super nice and it was at a museum in Hartford, CT. It really was a good time and so much fun to get all dressed up.

cubbymedium

Nope, my social circle is casual, and my work party is a potluck during office hours. DH's work party is the same.

Kim&Dan

I've been to two for DH former company, one year it was at the GA aquarium which was really cool. He works for a smaller company now and the parties are held in people's homes. Speaking of which I need to figure out what to wear, the first one is this weekend.

tbridetobe

DH's work has a holiday party at a nice hotel, but it's more semi-formal.  Women wear cocktail dress or slacks/dressy top, and men wear slacks and dress shirts, and some wear ties.

hudysgirl

No, neither DH or I are in a situation where we would have one to attend. I wouldn't mind going to one if there ever was a purpose. I enjoy dressing up and going out, but again, it would have to be a party with a purpose not just one with a bunch of people who look down their noses at everyone there.

audrey79

Yes. But more semi-formal/cocktail attire vs. evening gown and ball gown.  My company and DH's company both have semi-formal "Winter Parties" every year in January.  They are dressy, he's usually in a suit/tie, and I usually go out and buy a new dress...usually something nice from Nordstrom or Macy's for about $100..nothing TOO extravagant.

My inlaws also have a dressy Christmas Eve Party with the entie extended family.  I typically just wear a casual dress or black slack and cute/shiny top.  Dh does the dress shirt/slacks, no tie for that event.

Statler and Waldorf

Nope.  It would be kind of nice to go to something where we have to dress up, but that's not really my type of friends or family.  We had a formal holiday party at a previous job.

Temp6313048411121614

I've never been to one.  DH's company does "Christmas parties", but it's either a very casual lunch or dinner and spouses are NOT invited. 

ootmother2

Not so much.  There is one pre Christmas and one New Years, that's about it.

JuneBride5

My work Christmas party is formal.  I've got my dress picked out for this year, and am excited to wear it!