College Discussion - View Single Post - What do you wear to a semi-formal dance/ party?

"just"aMom · 03-03-2007, 12:48 PM

Well, according to online resources...Semi-Formal Attire
Every so often, you’ll find yourself being asked to wear semi formal attire to such events as weddings and award ceremonies, and every person should have at least one item in their closet that fits the description of Semi-Formal.
This form of attire gets the most attention, but often because of its universal use. Many associate other forms of dress such as cocktail attire, with semi-formal. However, Semi-formal attire is much more formal than cocktail attire.

Suitable Articles of Clothing:
Women:
Dresses (one inch above the knee to two inches above the ankle)
Pants Suits (ankle length)
Dress Suits (hem knee length to floor length

All that being said, for me, I'd love a very dressy black and white matte satin or crepe pants suit. Something that moved when I did, not stiff. Maybe the jacket would tie to the side. And maybe longer than a "normal" suit jacket.

But I'd be freaking out if I had to buy something for someone else to wear.

Last minute edit: something like this may be appropriate? http://www.chadwicks.com/Product.asp...PurchaseType=0

This blazer with black (or white) trousers and some awesome heels: http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?p...at-103.prod.11

03-03-2007, 12:48 PM	#2
"just"aMom Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So Cal Threads: 41 Posts: 417	Well, according to online resources...Semi-Formal Attire Every so often, you’ll find yourself being asked to wear semi formal attire to such events as weddings and award ceremonies, and every person should have at least one item in their closet that fits the description of Semi-Formal. This form of attire gets the most attention, but often because of its universal use. Many associate other forms of dress such as cocktail attire, with semi-formal. However, Semi-formal attire is much more formal than cocktail attire. Suitable Articles of Clothing: Women: Dresses (one inch above the knee to two inches above the ankle) Pants Suits (ankle length) Dress Suits (hem knee length to floor length All that being said, for me, I'd love a very dressy black and white matte satin or crepe pants suit. Something that moved when I did, not stiff. Maybe the jacket would tie to the side. And maybe longer than a "normal" suit jacket. But I'd be freaking out if I had to buy something for someone else to wear. Last minute edit: something like this may be appropriate? http://www.chadwicks.com/Product.asp...PurchaseType=0 This blazer with black (or white) trousers and some awesome heels: http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?p...at-103.prod.11 Last edited by "just"aMom : 03-03-2007 at 12:54 PM.