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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:58:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Imagine12 on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053962 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:29:40 +0000 Imagine12 1053962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ thanks for fast response. I a now utterly confused as ti what I will be wearing... pants looking good after reading  posts which are so much appreciated. Please keep  ideas coming as I have a few hours left until departure and 1 hour for shopping. .  londonkiwi (now back in NZ) on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053917 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 01:40:46 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 1053917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Might seem a silly question, but is the boat going to be moving?  If yes, then count on the breeze factor, a wrap may not be practical outside. Don't know what the weather forecast for Sydney tomorrow is, but given my friend was complaining about temps up in the 30s Celsius already, please also think about sun exposure and make sure that you have sun cream on, especially if you are fair skinned. Suz on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053914 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 01:36:19 +0000 Suz 1053914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Probably too late for you now but I would go with the dressiest looking trench. To save money you can wear your black one with black footwear and clutch and splurge on a statement necklace that fits the neckline of your dress -- if needed. I don't know your hairstyle -- perhaps statement earrings would be better. It all depends. Hope you have a lovely time.  unfrumped on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053890 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:59:40 +0000 unfrumped 1053890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Probably not much help, but if you really plan to be out on deck, do take some real outerwear--the trench idea. I would rather be warm than stylishly exposed. These cool weather "cruise" events can be a pain for dressing. If there's truly a great indoor room and that's where people are congregating, you can   be warm. Or sometimes you can step out for a few minutes off and on and retreat to warm up. Otherwise, I completely freeze on deck without pants and a jacket,  and the whole beauty of the outdoors  is lost on my shivering self,  because we're not expected to dress for it . That is, going by your description--not a tropical cruise. Worse than cocktail parties with frigid AC, due to the breeze and falling night temps. So, sheer hose, long dress and dainty wrap would not do it for me. Of course, if I had unlimited semi-formal wear I'd wear a black velvet cloak or glitzy trench or something to fit the occasion. Hope you can find the right outfit, but the outerwear can be the fallback for warmth. If you did find a great dressy pantsuit that would work too, I think--I've done that to wear warm underthings. You may not be as bothered, or maybe it won't be that cold, so take that with a grain of salt. Imagine12 on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053853 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:55:03 +0000 Imagine12 1053853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My dress is sleeveless, v neck  and more of a purple/ black taffetta. Very simple. Sorry I could not find a link as it is several years old.  Imagine12 on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053844 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:43:47 +0000 Imagine12 1053844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ this is the colour I will find a style  similar to mine <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=purple+sheath+taffeta+dress&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qyRfUrnEJ8L0kQWi2IHADQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=K3zBfxlfP" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com.au/sear.....=K3zBfxlfP</a> <a href="http://www.google.com.au/search?q=purple+sheath+taffeta+dress&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qyRfUrnEJ8L0kQWi2IHADQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=jR0i0_2XpBD3SM%3A%3B5Sn7R5y0Hi6d9M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fww" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com.au/searc.....52F%252Fww</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.google.com.au/search?q=purple+sheath+taffeta+dress&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qyRfUrnEJ8L0kQWi2IHADQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=99KPSiMHnd3HQM%3A%3B5QfiJdjWpEZ6sM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdna.lystit.com%252Fphotos%2"><a href="http://www.google.com.au/search?q=purple+sheath+taffeta+dress&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qyRfUrnEJ8L0kQWi2IHADQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=979&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=99KPSiMHnd3HQM%3A%3B5QfiJdjWpEZ6sM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdna.lystit.com%252Fphotos%2" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com.au/searc.....2Fphotos%2</a> </a>and post  The other option I  was considering was a plain black lace dress.  I am still open to more suggestions.  Angie on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053782 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:22:34 +0000 Angie 1053782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Perhaps you can provide a link to the sheath so that we can help complete the outfit?  Imagine12 on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053766 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:09:09 +0000 Imagine12 1053766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Ruth and Suz  for quick response which I am really needing as time is running out.  I have decided to go with Ruths  option <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/01/items-old-new-and-blue-for-a-tokyo-wedding/">This is the type of outfit I have in mind.</a> I will wear a purple  taffeta sheath dress with a v neckline. Can I please have some guidance as to  how I should co-ordinate my look with:  jewellery suggestion for v  neckline  clutch colour ~ I only own a black clutch , however  prepared to buy one if time permits   trench colour~  I have   a dusty pink trench, beige trench  and black  trench shoe colour~ have nude and black Thanks heaps, loving your  ideas. Suz on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053253 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:39:01 +0000 Suz 1053253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Usually semi-formal means a cocktail dress or a very dressy pantsuit -- e.g. a "le smoking" style outfit for women, not a regular business suit.  How about a lovely dress, with hose (to keep your legs warm), and a nice trench or other coat to top it off? <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/01/items-old-new-and-blue-for-a-tokyo-wedding/">This is the type of outfit I have in mind. </a> You could also go with something<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/03/30/chicago-wedding-the-banquet/"> like this. </a> Or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/03/27/rehearsal-dinner-at-a-chicago-wedding/">like this. </a>  Or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/09/a-little-birthday-lace-and-valentino/">this</a>.  Anonymous on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053164 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:07:31 +0000 Anonymous 1053164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not Angie, but maybe this will help: <a href="http://fashion.about.com/cs/glossary/a/partydefinition.htm" rel="nofollow">http://fashion.about.com/cs/gl.....nition.htm</a> I'm anxious to read what Angie has to say. I respect her opinion above all others. Imagine12 on "Ask Angie: What is classed as semi formal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-is-classed-as-semi-formal#post-1053150 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:53:03 +0000 Imagine12 1053150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Angie I am attending a function on a  cruise boat  along the Sydney Harbour. It states semi formal on the invitation.  I am at a loss as to what I should wear. The weather at 5.00 pm will be pleasant however   later in the evening on the water it will get extremely cold. My question is are pants/slacks classed as semi formal. Some  outfit ideas would be very much appreciated as time is running out. I have left myself 1 hour tomorrow  after work to find an outfit. Thanks in advance