Re: CHRISTMAS PARTY ATTIRE - POLL - Page 2

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

why not just say "come in your favorite holiday attire."

i honestly prefer to dress "holiday chic/comfortable" and not be overly dressed up in someones home, i find it to be more warm and relaxing that way.

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Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

@freakygirl wrote:
how about, come dressed up or dressed down, just come and have a great time! no need to impose or "suggest" a desired attire.

I would not state a dress code for a party in my home.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

That was fine back in the 80's when my former husband and I attended yearly corporate Christmas Parties in Dallas. Long dresses and big Texas hair. Now I would rather attend and "ugly Christmas sweater party." I like Tink's ideal of Festive Attire and let the guest choose.

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Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

Hi, @Spinach2, It depends on your friends. None of mine would turn up for a formal party.

I would suggest, if you wish to do a dressy event, that the dinner be fancy, too. No buffet. No Buffalo wings. You know this already, though.

People won't stay as long at a dressy party--or that's been my experience. Unless you make arrangements for dancing. If the dancing space is there, the party could extend.

Really, it all depends on what is customary in your group of friends. If they are casual, they might not stay long. If they like to dress up, they will linger for hours.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

When you are young you especially love to dress up or at least I did back in the day. Today everyone is so casual. I don't think the men would like dressing up but the women probably would not mine so it might end up with the women in after 5 dresses and the men in a shirt & pants!

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CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

These days prefer a more casual atrire. I remember the days looking for the best dress, usually to out do the others. Now I enjoy good food, good friends and a comfortable pair of slacks

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Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Spinach2

"Dress: Festive Attire"

That's my cue to show wearing my raindeer ears w/bells & my Santa sweat shirt. Later in the evening after a couple of drinks I'll switch to my elf hat & my Rudolf red nose.

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jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

It depends on your friends.

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Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

I see more Christmas Party invitations that say "Festive Attire." That doesn't help much, but at least the invited guests know the venue (your home) and can then pretty much pull together a very nice outfit, without it being formal. Comfortable, but holiday special (another non-helpful term, I know -- LOL). I think that attire makes everyone feel comfortable, while it's still something more than your typical "house party."

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

I think stating a dress code such as already suggested "festive attire" is a good idea. If you are going to the trouble and expense to have the party I think the guests should take the effort to dress up. When I cook for the holidays my family knows better than to show up in jeans. I think it is just respectful. There used to be a dress code called "California Casual" on many invites - it meant no jeans.