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Black Tie Event - What to wear?

  • 04-11-2010 3:33pm
    #1
    G86
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    Hey guys

    I need a bit of insight here :) Would a cocktail dress be ok for black tie? Or is it strictly long length gown type dresses? I presume it would need to be dark/black? I've no clue! I can't really afford to buy anything new at the moment, so I'm heading over to raid my friends wardrobe tonight. I do have a black River Island dress that I got for a wedding that might do the job, but it's kind of plain really! My friend has a lovely black dress I could borrow too, but it ends a bit above my knee - would that be too short? I get paid 2 days before it, so if all else fails I'll go buy a dress especially, so I'm open to suggestions!

    If any of ye have links of examples I'd really appreciate it! :) Thanks!


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  • #2
    ceadaoin.
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    A cocktail dress is fine for black tie, just don't wear anything too short! I had an event recently and was debating what to wear too. I went for a knee length black dress in the end and was worried I'd be the only one not wearing full length but it was fine :)

    oh and it doesn't have to be black. It's really only the men that are restricted in what they can wear


  • #3
    G86
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    Cheers miss, I'm thinking about this one :) : http://www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/product/Oasis//Lolita-One-Shoulder-Dress/5550027066?colour=indigo


  • #4
    bdo
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    Coast have a Black Tie dress section here ... they deliver to ireland


  • #5
    princess-lala
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    That black one is perfect for a black tie ball - gorgeous too :)


  • #6
    Lucas Bitter Teardrop
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Lucas Bitter Teardrop


    G86 wrote: »
    Hey guys

    I need a bit of insight here :) Would a cocktail dress be ok for black tie? Or is it strictly long length gown type dresses? I presume it would need to be dark/black? I've no clue! I can't really afford to buy anything new at the moment, so I'm heading over to raid my friends wardrobe tonight. I do have a black River Island dress that I got for a wedding that might do the job, but it's kind of plain really! My friend has a lovely black dress I could borrow too, but it ends a bit above my knee - would that be too short? I get paid 2 days before it, so if all else fails I'll go buy a dress especially, so I'm open to suggestions!

    If any of ye have links of examples I'd really appreciate it! :) Thanks!

    I've been going a bit mad on ebay lately and there are a lot of nice dresses evening dresses included, that might be cheaper than a new shop one. Since you're broke like.
    Also if the dress is plain remember you can always accessorise, nice fancy wrap/bolero or something


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  • #7
    G86
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    Ok guys... defo getting one of these, I just don't know which!

    I am in LOVE with the blue one, but I think maybe it's not formal enough?? I'd love any opinions :) I think if I get a black one I'll end up getting the blue one at Christmas anyway if I have the monies and it's still there!

    Thanks!


  • #8
    ceadaoin.
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    Honestly, I think the blue one is just a wee bit too short and a bit too casual looking (it's a really nice dress though) :(. The 2 black ones are lovely, and will look great glammed up with some heels and accessories


  • #9
    G86
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    ceadaoin. wrote: »
    Honestly, I think the blue one is just a wee bit too short and a bit too casual looking (it's a really nice dress though) :(. The 2 black ones are lovely, and will look great glammed up with some heels and accessories

    I was thinking that myself, a few people have said the one shouldered one so I think I'll do with that! :) Just hoping I'm not the only one in a shorter dress!


  • #10
    Acoshla
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    G86 wrote: »
    I was thinking that myself, a few people have said the one shouldered one so I think I'll do with that! :) Just hoping I'm not the only one in a shorter dress!

    You won't be, loads of women wear shorter cocktail dresses these days.


  • #11
    princess-lala
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    The first black one is FAB :D

    Blue one is gorgeous but a teeny bit too short! Buy it anyway!! :)


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  • #12
    Lucas Bitter Teardrop
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    Thumbs up on the black shoulder one :)


  • #13
    actuallylike
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    How do, sorry for hijacking the thread but I am looking for advice on what a male can wear to a black tie event as I also have one coming up. I don't have a black suit, I do have a nice grey suit though, is that a no no? I can also source a black tuxedo but is that then over kill? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Excuse my ignorance, last thing like this was my frickni Debs :rolleyes:


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