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Wedding attire question

I'm a bit out of practice going to fancy weddings.

Invite says "formal reception."  Reception is at Top of the Tower.

What do I need to wear?  I'm guessing formal reception doesn't require a long dress...but maybe it does?  

How bout the hubby?  Can he wear a dark suit with a white shirt and formal tie or does he need a tux? 

Re: Wedding attire question

  • Hubby is OK with black suit and formal tie since it doesn't say 'black tie'. For you, your better off with a long dress, but there are definitely shorter options available, but they need to be formal. 
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  • Formal attire to me means black cocktail dresses and heels. Black tie means long dress. 

     

    But that's me. I have no formal training  

  • I don't think you need a long dress. I would go with a dressy dress (black cocktail is fine in my opinion), and spice it up with nice jewelry, clutch, shoes etc..... Black tie indicates formal dress, with a tux and long dress...or that is my belief anyway. I don't have any formal training either.
  • Dark suit and a cocktail dress are definitely appropriate!
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  • Thanks all.  I was leaning towards a short but fancy dress.  Thanks for confirming. It's early September so I thought long would be hot.

    :)

    Now to get to Nordstroms for dress shopping (and to buy DH a new shirt and tie). 

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