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fuzzwuzz

Jun 26, 2006, 9:07 PM

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Is this dress appropriate

I've been invited to my cousins wedding on July 15. It is a church wedding at 3:30 with the cocktails and reception to follow at the attached church hall at 5:30. The dress I'm considering wearing is a black with tiny white polka dots halter type dress. My husband thinks this is too casual however I think it looks quite dressy. However, I don't have a jacket to wear over it and was considering wearing a lightweight black sweater over top. Does this seem appropriate for the event I've described?

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Jun 27, 2006, 10:24 AM

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Re: [fuzzwuzz] Is this dress appropriate [In reply to]

Dear Appropriate Dress,

It is difficult to discern from the photo. The dress could be more of a sundress if made of cotton. So, if you consider this to be something you would wear to the nicest restaurant on a first date, then you are fine.

The sweater or some sort of cover-up is appropriate for church.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now

fuzzwuzz

Jun 27, 2006, 10:41 AM

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Re: [Et.byRebecca] Is this dress appropriate [In reply to]

Hi Rebecca,

The dress is actually made of a polyester sheath, and the inner dress is 100% silk. I think I would be comfortable wearing this to a nice restaurant.

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Jun 27, 2006, 10:43 AM

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Re: [fuzzwuzz] Is this dress appropriate [In reply to]

There you go. You should be fine.
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now