Fashion

[shoekitty]

@gidgetgh  I disagree, I'm 78, and don't mind. It's their wedding, if I care about them I go.  I do know after giving a few weddings for my kids, and for granddaughter as of late, it's not always them. More and more venues require certain attire. Especially country clubs, and some clubs.  Brides and guests are  honoring dress code. Also, the bride and groom could just be setting tone for wedding. If they want a big, fancy wedding why should it bother me?  I accept... or I don't,   Formal dress isn't that bad, it is more long, or midi dresses in a nicer fabric for women, and a nicer suit and tie for men. I figure if it is family or someone I care about, I dress up and go. Whether they are wasting money or not giving the wedding I would  choose, it isn't any of my business. I always have the option of going or not. There are times, I just don't care to go, and don't. lol.   Jmho 

[gidgetgh]

I haven't worn a dress since the late 80's when they relaxed our dress code at work. The last wedding I went to was in July, 2014 outside in North Georgia. Hottest day ever. Blazing sun and the ceremony was outside. I wore pants. 

I have no occasions to wear dresses now so I don't own any.  And I can't do flowy pants at all. They look horrible on me.  I think the tank and jacket that @Wobin chose is gorgeous. I'd be comfortable in that, with dressy black pants. That's as formal as I get. 

[gidgetgh]

---

@shoekitty wrote:

@gidgetgh  I disagree, I'm 78, and don't mind. It's their wedding, if I care about them I go.  I do know after giving a few weddings for my kids, and for granddaughter as of late, it's not always them. More and more venues require certain attire. Especially country clubs, and some clubs.  Brides and guests are  honoring dress code. Also, the bride and groom could just be setting tone for wedding. If they want a big, fancy wedding why should it bother me?  I accept... or I don't,   Formal dress isn't that bad, it is more long, or midi dresses in a nicer fabric for women, and a nicer suit and tie for men. I figure if it is family or someone I care about, I dress up and go. Whether they are wasting money or not giving the wedding I would  choose, it isn't any of my business. I always have the option of going or not. There are times, I just don't care to go, and don't. lol.   Jmho 

---

@shoekitty - that's fine. I respect everyone's opinion. I just think to spend a huge amount of money on a wedding is ridiculous. Just not my thing. But I do agree that if that's what they want to do, then obviously do it but I am not buying formalwear. But then again, it's never been required at any wedding I've been to. 

[LavernLuvsShoes]

---

@mspemberley wrote:

... I think I'd do carry-on, at least for the outfit you'll be wearing to the wedding. 

---

I agree!

The last thing you want is for your outfit to go "missing" for the big event. 

[shoekitty]

@gidgetgh   I am older, been to many weddings and I don't think I have ever been to super formal affair  either.  Even my grands wedding a couple years ago we gave at a higher end beachy venue in Malibu. I wore, as grandma of bride, a dress I have worn to a few weddings. I have called it "the wedding dress". It's been to 6 weddings. I had altered over years, but it's classic and appropriate for cocktail to formal event.   We just specified cocktail dress for grands guests.  The main age group was 30-43, save for older relatives. It was a comfy wedding, but we centered on guests., good food, special diets, treats, comfort and fun for guests. That was our focus. The money spent on weddings today  is audacious, but everything is expensive, everything. It's a racket.  If it hints of wedding, bride or groom...price goes up. It is a huge industry.  Sigh 

.

[Tinkrbl44]

---

@gidgetgh wrote:

I haven't worn a dress since the late 80's when they relaxed our dress code at work. The last wedding I went to was in July, 2014 outside in North Georgia. Hottest day ever. Blazing sun and the ceremony was outside. I wore pants. 

I have no occasions to wear dresses now so I don't own any.  And I can't do flowy pants at all. They look horrible on me.  I think the tank and jacket that @Wobin chose is gorgeous. I'd be comfortable in that, with dressy black pants. That's as formal as I get. 

---

@gidgetgh 

You can dress for a formal affair without buying a dress.  

Dressy pants and a festive top are fine.  The top selected, whether it be lacy, sequins, etc should be chosen based in part on the time of year.