https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:16:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/page/2#post-805181 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:14:32 +0000 ManidipaM 805181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! Just saw this, and very glad that both your dad and your doodads are sorted out. You look fascinating in that tippet. Lots of mascara and slicked hair, maybe a feather, and you're good to go. Beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/page/2#post-805099 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:33:32 +0000 MsMary 805099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late seeing this! I'm so sorry about your dead dad and I hope he is right as rain from now on!!</p> <p>I LOVE number 4! So beautiful yet fun!! And oh my goodness I am so happy to see the beaded jacket out and about and having such a good time on such a beautiful lady!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/page/2#post-805098 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:30:31 +0000 Anonymous 805098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry about Daddy-Rae's troubles and hope he'll be able to control the BP. You look adorable, especially #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/page/2#post-805062 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:13:54 +0000 Suz 805062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOoH!! LOVE #4 with the tippet. And your hair just makes it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-805055 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:10:10 +0000 Jaime 805055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad your dad and your outfit are sorted out. Love it with the fur! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804978 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:38:07 +0000 Jjsloane 804978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 looks great! Add a rhinestone bobby pin to your bangs for an extra touch. Enjoy the event!</p> <p>Hope your dad is doing better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804967 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:06:16 +0000 Anonymous 804967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Angie, LOL, that is one of my all time fave outfits of yours, but the list is long).<br /> #4 is really cute. Mission accomplished! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804962 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:58:10 +0000 Angie 804962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Zap, oh my word! I just assumed you were talking about Meredith. I am humbled and blushing. *Thank you*). </p> <p>#4 will do the trick! Good old hubs :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804898 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:12:59 +0000 Jules 804898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4, I thinks the fur collar pulls it It all together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804894 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:51:48 +0000 bj1111 804894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 with the fur tippet...very 20s! love!</p> <p>hubs will look great. consider a bow tie...more formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804884 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:26:43 +0000 rae 804884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, here's what I came up with! DH's evaluation: "That outfit is a slam dunk." He's a sweetie. Do you agree? I tried not to be too literal/costumey, but I think I tend that way anyhow. The dress is sheer with a minidress underlayer and a slight hi-low hem and two high side slits. The back hem is just off the floor.</p> <p>1-2 is me trying to make silly 20s expressions... realized I don't know what expressions 20s ladies made. :P</p> <p>3-4 is the addition of an extra necklace and a fur collar. Me: "Is this too much?" DH: "Is there such a thing as too much for this event?" </p> <p>I sure hope this is working and not too casual, because I'm sorta tired out. Plus, the dress was only $20! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804838 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:05:53 +0000 Ariadne 804838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't worry that the couple has seen your sheath dress before. There's nothing wrong with repeating clothing. You'll be accessorizing it totally differently anyway, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804766 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:21:30 +0000 Jules 804766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the beaded shrug and the black shoes; I'm no expert in formal wear but the other shoes look more like summer sandals to me (but I'm in Canada... And we have a lot of snow right now!). It all depends on what you find for dresses and I'm eagerly anticipating playing along at home! What a challenge - 3 days to get together a themed black tie outfit! It's like YLF Fear Factor or something But you can definitely pull it off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804761 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:09:52 +0000 Anonymous 804761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, well, I was referring to you but yes, I do agree, Meredith looks perfect in that gown.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804760 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:07:53 +0000 rae 804760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wouldn't you know that of all the people we know, the couple we're going with is the only couple who has already seen my black dress? And just, like, a week ago, too. I think I can get something for under $50. Even if I don't find beads, maybe I can wear MaryK's beaded shrug over the top? My fancy shoes are also in this pic... probably the black are best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804751 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:47:01 +0000 Isabel 804751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I am so sorry to hear of the scare with your dad. That is scary when when it is familial. It becomes self-fulfilling with a high BP. You need to stay calm to bring it down but you get nervous because it is so high. The good news is that you guys are aware of it and you have access to good healthcare. I will be thinking of you guys.</p> <p>I like the idea of a flapper dress too. I think that you can get away with a lot more than your hubby. Women didn't wear floor length gowns back then...I think. I would absolutely wear long gloves and beading, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804748 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:44:34 +0000 Angie 804748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubs will look KILLER.</p> <p>Zap, Meredith does look breath-taking and sensational in that gown :)</p> <p>Okay. So no long frocks required. Haul out your black sheath dress, wear lots of long beads, buy a cheap facinator or make a headband with feathers, add fun hose and if you have heeled Mary Janes - that would be best.</p> <p>Glad Papa-Rae is doing okay. Sending him feel better energy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804742 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:38:09 +0000 rae 804742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the wishes for Papa Rae. He is doing okay, but it is extra scary because his father died of a stroke. :(</p> <p>DH will be wearing his wedding outfit. There would be no convincing him to buy something new; he'd rather not go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804741 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:38:04 +0000 Amy 804741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received great suggestions for the party. I just wanted to chime in with my sympathies for you and your dad. That is very stressful! Take good care of yourself and your papa. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804738 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:31:02 +0000 Angie 804738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is Papa-Rae? Scary indeed :(. I'm sorry. (((HUGS))). </p> <p>What will hubs be wearing to the do? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804733 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:27:39 +0000 rae 804733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! I definitely can't do an all-out costume, because I have no time and not enough money. Hopefully I can find something beaded, pleated, or drop-waisted at my Rack. I know we have the pearls, and most dresses are on clearance right now. I'm going to try and get there right when they open today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804692 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:08:20 +0000 citygirldc 804692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your dad. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.</p> <p>20s events are great. I have a fondness for dressing up in period pieces. All you need to find is a great flapper-style dress (I.e vintage stores or regular dept. store), or a pleated longish dressy skirt with a dressy top: possibly long faux pearls (or dressing party jewelry), a cool cloche hat along with long black gloves, possibility of t-strap heels. You hair should look great with a hat. I hope these ideas help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804691 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:05:03 +0000 Debora 804691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, this probably isn't dressy enough for black tie, but here's a 20's inspired flapper dress that DD tried on when we were out shopping. She was looking for cocktail attire and it looked adorable on. One reviewer suggested dressing it up with a long strand of pearls and strappy sandals.</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Lookbook/ANN-Party/Flapper-Dress/285963?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=12562497&#038;catid=cat1200004&#038;productPageType=search&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a></p> <p>So sorry to hear about the scary incidence with your dad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804690 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:02:55 +0000 unfrumped 804690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope your dad is better. ED is no fun. </p> <p>If you can, find out if the guys in general and yours in particular are sticking to tux's, or if there will be guys in suits. The more the black tie is optional or aspirational , the more cocktail dresses you will see, I think.</p> <p>Zapotee has a good point-- you might base your decision on best iteration of formal attire regardless of length. If you find/ have/ rent a great long gown, you know that will be fine. If your only l ong options are cheesy but you have a beautiful cocktail length dress, wear that. </p> <p>My recent experience is that unless you are in the spotlight at one of these events or it is some super- established very formal event, you will see a variety of dresses and if you look basically dressed up and pretty and happy, you will fit right in ,and at the end of the day no one will care or remember. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804682 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:20:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 804682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You now have the perfect hair for the event Rae and I imagine you have some really amazing gown hire shops on your doorstep :-)</p> <p>Could you rework your wedding dress?</p> <p>I am sorry to hear your father has been unwell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804678 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:39:26 +0000 Anonymous 804678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's the venue? A hotel, event hall, restaurant? I take cues from the actual place too. A black tie at the Plaza ( just an example, unlikely to happen for me) is not the same thing as a black tie at my brother in law's catering hall.</p> <p>You could wear a long gown but you really have to go pricey, to avoid looking like if you are going to prom. So much money for a once in a blue moon sort of thing, you know? I try to get away with cocktail dresses as much as I can. </p> <p>how fun!</p> <p>...and I'm glad your dad is OK. I hope the situation remains under control.</p> <p>Fo period or themed based parties I seldom go "all out" with the theme. I prefer not to look to costumey, like for Halloween, but you could go all out and it would be really cool.</p> <p>ETA: Allow me to present the most beautiful long gown ensemble I've ever seen<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/25/chaperoning-a-prom-with-friends/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/.....h-friends/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804657 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:55:38 +0000 lyn* 804657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about something like this? </p> <p><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/grace-gardens-dress-in-slate-grey" rel="nofollow">http://www.modcloth.com/shop/d.....slate-grey</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804655 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:21:55 +0000 Kristin SF 804655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about your dad, and glad to hear he's stable now.</p> <p>Some inspiration:<br /> <a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/post/38152498150/what-i-wore-roaring-twenties" rel="nofollow">http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/po.....g-twenties</a></p> <p>Esp here:<br /> <a href="http://www.leluxeclothing.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.leluxeclothing.com/</a></p> <p>I think, get thee to a vintage store ASAP in your area! And have a grand time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804653 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:16:05 +0000 lyn* 804653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm; a flapper dress with lots of beading? </p> <p>Or something Edwardian a la Downton Abbey? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/erm-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event#post-804629 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:59:57 +0000 rae 804629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I just heard it is 20s themed and the other gal going is wearing a long dress, although gowns are not mandatory. </p>