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Dress me help..

Sorry to be a PW.

I need some major help.  The dress code for my aunts memorial is - funeral type clothing for the memorial service itself which is at 5:00 on a Saturday.

They are then having a full on cocktail/reception/dancing party from 6-? and I was advised that basically men should be in suits and womens hould be dressed as they would an evening wedding.

So what the heck am I going to wear?  It's in Arlington/Alexandria/DC.  I hate the heat and sweat like a pig so I want to be as cool as possible.  I don't have much summer black if any.

What would you wear?

Re: Dress me help..

  • I would wear a basic black dress that I would typically wear to work.  LIke a Sheath is what I think their called.  You could where a cardigan over it for the funeral then take it off for the "party" part.  Or a pencil skirt and sleevless top. 
  • I would wear a black or dark colored simple dress. If you have nothing, I think dressy pants with a pretty top would be fine. As long as the top isn't too bright. ETA: I'm sure you wouldn't but since so many woman think it's appropriate - NO flip flops!!!
  • imageFutureMrs.McC:
    NO flip flops!!!

     Very true, esp those damn old navy ones. It cracks me up when I see pp dressed really nice then show up w/ those to work.  seriously.

  • imageashr16:

    imageFutureMrs.McC:
    NO flip flops!!!

     Very true, esp those damn old navy ones. It cracks me up when I see pp dressed really nice then show up w/ those to work.  seriously.

    Agreed!!  I saw a group of people apparently on a work lunch / conference and there were two women dressed up in a pants suit type of outfit with freaking FLIP FLOPS.  I tried to get a picture of it, but Brian told me it was too rude.  :)

     

  • LOL, I do admit to wearing flip flops to work..well just INTO the office.  I change once I get in.  Otherwise i would probably kill myself hiking up our parking lot and then the stairs.

    But don't worry, I won't be wearing flip flops.  I have a really fabulous pair of dress black heels.

  • imageashr16:
    I would wear a basic black dress that I would typically wear to work.  LIke a Sheath is what I think their called.  You could where a cardigan over it for the funeral then take it off for the "party" part.  Or a pencil skirt and sleevless top. 

    me too :)

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