https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:45:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3793 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:50:50 +0000 Antje 3793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not quite. The very best thing would be to have Angie shopping with you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3759 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:12:19 +0000 what2wear 3759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I am so glad I found this web site! Very, very helpful! The only thing better would be having Tim Gunn go shopping with me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3699 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:40:44 +0000 Tanya 3699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some excellent advice above. I would only add that wedges would be an excellent pick for shoes that would go well with skirts/dresses yet not sink into the grass. However, they are not that great for dancing so I would bring a second pair of shoes for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3695 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:36:03 +0000 Antje 3695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I've never heard the phrase "joyous dinner attire". It sounds kinda nice, though Looking at the examples on Angie's cheat sheets, I feel that the setting of the farm trumps the evening time in terms of what style of outfit to pick. I'd consider the dresses pictured in the "Summer Day Wedding" appropriate, and would think that the dresses pictured in the "Evening Wedding" are overkill.</p> <p>I went to a summer wedding at a farm last year. I wore a knee length A-line dress with white background and a green, red and fuchsia floral pattern, and brought a cardigan (which I definitely needed later in the evening.) Figuring out the shoes was indeed the hardest part, especially since I knew there'd be contraband dancing at the reception. In the end I wore my red strappy sandals for the ceremony, and then switched into flats for the dancing. THere were a couple other women who brought an extra pair of shoes, too.</p> <p>The wedding I went to was on the more casual end of the spectrum, but even for a more formal event I'd go with the same style of outfit. I'd choose a fancier dress in terms of the material and details (mine was a relatively plain cotton in a simple cut; for a more formal wedding I'd look for something with more shine or flounce or interesting details to bring it up a notch, but I'd still stick with the A-line and knee length). </p> <p>Hope this helps. You might want to ask the couple how formal/informal you should interpret the dress code. My hunch is that "joyous" translates to less rather than more formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3694 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:09:17 +0000 what2wear 3694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. That is kind of what I thought. I forgot to mention there is note in the wedding "paper work" that says: Please note that the wedding and festivities will take place outdoors. For your comfort, we suggest footwear that will allow you to move freely. Great. Now I need to find a flirty, dress that does not need heels?? EEKS!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3693 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:53:41 +0000 Ana 3693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm....while I can't give you specifics, I would say that probably means no black, even though it's an evening reception, or if you choose black, you might keep the styling of the dress more light and flirty. That phrase does seem pretty vague, though--it could mean almost anything. Maybe some others on here have more specific suggestions (I don't go to many weddings). I'm sorry. Here's a "cheat sheet" Angie developed for Evening Weddings, maybe this will give you some ideas:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/summer-evening-wedding" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/summer-evening-wedding</a> </p> <p>The farm sounds absolutely gorgeous, have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/joyous-dinner-attire#post-3692 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:49:26 +0000 what2wear 3692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi:<br /> I am going to a wedding which takes place outside on a lovely "farm". It is not a stinky type farm...but a lovely farm...in the south...rolling hills....horses etc. The ceremony is at 6pm followed by dinner. The reception will begin at 9pm. The invitation says "joyous dinner attire".</p> <p>Can you tell me what that means?</p> <p>Also, should I have 2 outfits?<br /> Thank you! </p>