Fashion

[Greeneyedlady21]

I would just wear the white. I don't wear white so I would have to buy something.

I would look for a white dress instead of trying to find a white shirt and white pants. Preferably a heavier fabric that's warmer, or wear a white sweater or blazer over the dress 

I don't understand a white party in a Winter climate-I would choose black or navy blue.

[Greeneyedlady21]

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I would have to wear an a line, the thought of wearing a white dress in Winter with my body right now gives me the scaries. Yikes. Lots and lots of shapewear required.

[Nonametoday]

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@Enufstuff wrote:

@JFD12  @FancyPhillyshopper @Nonametoday

              Yes, I would wear white to the party.

                I like themed parties and have had a few myself.

               Over the past 25 years, we have had a Victorian tea party, a 1914 Garden party, a Woodstock party, a Halloween wedding, a Hawaiian Luau, a formal 2000 New Year party, an Egyptian dinner party and an Asian dinner party.

               For these parties, I made the invitations, decorated,

made the food and selected the music for each one. I and my children loved dressing for these events and my husband complied. Most of the guests dressed for them and enjoyed the parties. My kids love theme parties and dressing for them.

              They were a lot of work, but a lot of fun, especially

the research and planning for each one.

              Years ago, when my husband's brother turned 50, his wife had a 1950's party for him. On the invitation, she asked the guests to dress in 50's attire. Of course, I went to a large costume shop and bought a pink poodle skirt and crinoline petticoat to wear under it. I wore a white sweater and neck scarf and a 50's hairdo.

               I could not believe that I was the only one, out of more than 50 people, to dress for the party. Even the wife of the birthday boy only rolled up her jeans, nothing else 50's style. I felt like an idiot, being the only one, dressing for the event. I expected a 50's themed party. There weren't even any decorations.

              When my children were young, Happy Days was a

popular tv show. I thought that it would be fun to have a 50's party for them and their friends. My three girls 10, 11, & 12, were excited and looked forward to vintage dress and hairdos.

Their friends did too. Most of the girls wore pony tails, white ankle socks and longer skirts. My daughter styled her 7 year old brother's hair like Fonzie and my 2 year old son wore a big Fonzie T-shirt.

              I decorated with hanging 45 rpm records and played 50's music. We had dancing and hula hoops. My first husband had a black 1950 Ford and I took pictures of all the children sitting on and around the car.

              I made a cake in the shape of a 50's car and I don't even remember what I served for food, it was so long ago.

It was just a party for no special occasion and all the kids had fun.

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@Enufstuff Goodness, you were dressed properly in that crinoline and poodle skirt.  That sounds like such a disappointment to see that others, even the wife, did not go to the lengths you did for the party.  

It sounds like the party you hosted was a great hit and was fun that you will never forget.  

Thank you for sharing this with us.  I enjoyed reading about it and especially the 1950 Ford.  My Big Mamma had a black one and she kept it in her garage for years, swearing it was as good as it was the day she bought it (that was c.1970).  Maybe it was.  They sure don't make 'em like they used to.

[Greeneyedlady21]

I think a white pantsuit would be perfect, you could jazz it up with jewelry and your shoes. Maybe silver jewelry with some sparkly silver shoes?

Because it's close to Spring you can find white pantsuits now, I checked online.

[shoptilyadropagain]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@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.

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@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.  

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@Tinkrbl44 ....The OP said the host indicated that wearing white is optional so, in this case, it's not an all out theme party.

Social skills are important....why on earth would any host dictate to her guests what to wear to a birthday party, wedding, etc.

IMHO, theme parties for adults are cheesy.  If the "dress code" was not optional, I wouldn't have a problem not attending the event but if it is a very close relative or friend, I'll attend, wear what "I" want and, NO, I won't feel out of place in doing so!!!

[occasionalrain]

Of course attendees should wear white. That the invitation indicated white was optional was no different from an invitation to a birthday party where the invitation includes that gifts are optional. Only those lacking manners would show up without a gift.

Wear white or stay home.

[JFD12]

Oh my gahhhddd... this party was amazing and so many people wore white! It was amazing! Seeing all the white ... wow! I thank everyone for their input! 🤍