Re: CHRISTMAS PARTY ATTIRE - POLL - Page 18

muttmom · ‎11-28-2012

If I am hosting or attending a holiday party, I would dress up. Then again I dress up to go to church. The only time I wear jeans is when I'm doing a casual outside activit like hiking.

Growing up I didn't own a pair of jeans until I was in high school. Neither my mother or father ever wore jeans.

I'm sure our married daughter and son would be comfortable wearing jeans to a party, even if I was wearing a long gown.

Imadickens · ‎06-15-2016

@Noel7 Am I confused? I don't believe I said a word about sweats or weddings? Did I?

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OnlyShopsOnline · ‎03-09-2010

Let me start off by saying I'm 58. When I was a child, and well into my 30's, everyone always got dressed up for Christmas get-togethers. Over the past 20 years, I've noticed that people come to Christmas gatherings dressed more casually. I love it!

I usually wear nice, comfortable basic outfits and dress them up with jewelry, scarf, etc.

I know I'm going to sound like an old fuddy duddy. But, if I received an invitation to someone's home, and formal or semi formal attire was requested, I probably wouldn't go.

Been there, done that. Don't need the extra chore of looking for a new outfit. My life isn't geared to that lifestyle, and is much more casual now. In fact, when we have our friends to our home, they always come dressed comfortably, slippers in hand, lol.

I think you should send the invitations, and let everyone decide what they want to wear.

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

I think it depends, in part, on the venue .....

Last year I went to a holiday party for one of the top law firms in Los Angeles, and, trust me, there wasn't a pair of jeans to be seen anywhere! It would have been highly inappropriate to wear jeans!

I DO think that if an invitation goes out, the Hostess should set the tone for the party and make even the vaguest mention of dress. Some people give no thought to what they'll wear, and others take great care to look good. Why not make your guests feel comfortable and describe the mood .... even if it seems old fashioned to some?

dreamieLil · ‎01-02-2014

@Marp wrote:
If the atmopshere of the party is to be upscale and semi-formal then dressing up would be the way to go.

On the other hand if it is a relaxed get together then I side with your DH on dress being more casual.

I agree.