A simple question… - Page 5

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

If I had an all white outfit I would but I think the best I could muster up would likely be a white blouse!

Sounds like it will be a fun time - enjoy!

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I don't have an all white dress, and I don't have white dress pants.

So, I guess I would wear a white sweater or off-white silky blouse, which I have.

As far as pants (and midi skirts), I have several dressy deep navy and also black pants; and subtle, non-noticeable prints (textures) in the skirts.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

JFD12 · ‎10-28-2020

Thanks, all, for replying. Maybe this will clarify things a bit ... there were 2 text messages sent out about this birthday party. The first one was the one asking to wear white, then I'm wondering if people complained because the 2nd one said white is optional. lol!

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
No....it's still very much winter here with snow and ice and my winter wardrobe doesn't include white. I also don't like to be told what color to wear to an event .....wedding, birthday, etc.

@shoptilyadropagain @JFD12 @CrazyTimes

I have no idea about what's really going on here, but it's obviously a "theme" party ... right?

IMO, social skills are important ....

Remember, no one is holding a gun to your head to force you to attend any event. You can send your regrets.

Since it's a "theme" and these other people are the ones paying the bills for this party, if you cannot abide by the theme, please stay home.

If the party is "everyone wear white" and you decide you'll wear whatever you darn want, and wear red, you'll stand out and draw attention to yourself .... and NOT in a good way.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I don't own anything white, not even underwear so I would wear something else. White is just not a color for me.

@Meowingkitty

When I was much younger, I read that wearing a stark white shirt or top would make your teeth look yellow, and was to be avoided at all costs! lol

I never forgot that .... and besides, I look much better in Ivory.

JFD12 · ‎10-28-2020

@Tinkrbl44 And do you know what happened to me last night? Out of the blue? I chipped a bottom tooth! A pretty good chip! My nephew is my dentist, closed on weekends. I'm hoping that I will be able to see him this week to get my tooth fixed before this big "white" party! 🤓

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@JFD12 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 And do you know what happened to me last night? Out of the blue? I chipped a bottom tooth! A pretty good chip! My nephew is my dentist, closed on weekends. I'm hoping that I will be able to see him this week to get my tooth fixed before this big "white" party! 🤓

@JFD12

REMINDER: A simple questoin here might become a complex problem. Just so you remember. (LOL)

I hope you will be able to get the tooth fixed and attend the party. I hope you will wear white. Yes, there are people who say they wouldn't wear white, some who would question why, others who say they don't like being told what to wear. Apparently there are many people who are not social and some who don't care about ever being social. That is the way they are and it's their choice to stay home. All people are wonderful but not all people like the same things.

But if someone is having a lavish party, which apparently this is, then you either go white or stay home, is my opinion.

Next time, the gentleman will probably know who and who not to invite. If someone thinks enough of you to go to the trouble to spend thousands (probably) of dollars on a party to which you are invited, and you are asked to wear white, which simply can be purchased as cheap or expensive as you wish, then you do what the invitation asks. If you opt not to wear white because you just don't like being told what to wear, then just stay home.

Let us hear how the tooth and the party turn out.

JFD12 · ‎10-28-2020

@Nonametoday Thank you so much for your words of wisdom! I really do appreciate it! And thanks for caring about my broken tooth! Shoosh! Came out of nowhere! I am planning on wearing white, for sure, even though it's probably my least favorite color. This guy that is having this party for himself, I know, truly will not care what everyone wears, but I will wear white for him... he stood behind my hubby's campaigns always... and one of the biggest, well known contractors here in my city. He truly is just a regular guy. He went to school with one of my older sisters, and always just backed my hubby's politics. Thank you, again... I know this party will be very interesting!! 🤪😜

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Nonametoday wrote:
@JFD12 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 And do you know what happened to me last night? Out of the blue? I chipped a bottom tooth! A pretty good chip! My nephew is my dentist, closed on weekends. I'm hoping that I will be able to see him this week to get my tooth fixed before this big "white" party! 🤓
@JFD12

REMINDER: A simple questoin here might become a complex problem. Just so you remember. (LOL)

I hope you will be able to get the tooth fixed and attend the party. I hope you will wear white. Yes, there are people who say they wouldn't wear white, some who would question why, others who say they don't like being told what to wear. Apparently there are many people who are not social and some who don't care about ever being social. That is the way they are and it's their choice to stay home. All people are wonderful but not all people like the same things.

But if someone is having a lavish party, which apparently this is, then you either go white or stay home, is my opinion.

Next time, the gentleman will probably know who and who not to invite. If someone thinks enough of you to go to the trouble to spend thousands (probably) of dollars on a party to which you are invited, and you are asked to wear white, which simply can be purchased as cheap or expensive as you wish, then you do what the invitation asks. If you opt not to wear white because you just don't like being told what to wear, then just stay home.

Let us hear how the tooth and the party turn out.

@JFD12 @Nonametoday

You're spot on, wear white or stay home.

Are all etiquette books out of print? Seems like people don't understand etiquette ... or proper social skills .... which puts them at a huge disadvantage in life.

JMO, of course.