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Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

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randella
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Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

As stated in Spring Baby's post-- I believe women can get away with a lot of different things to a black tie affair...

I am feeling pretty fat right now and I don't have many options... I have a wedding next weekend and the only thing that I really have to wear is this dress-- I wore it to SIL's wedding celebration which was "semi-formal/cocktail attire"... I mean, I am not one to say-- this type of dress needs to be worn to x type of affair... I am open minded and always feel I look appropriate.

Anyway-- it's DH's friend and the bride wore a hot pink knee length dress to my wedding-- if that makes a difference.

Here is a pic-- don't have a full shot (or at least one I am willing to post!!)

Message edited 3/16/2007 2:29:33 PM.

Posted 3/15/07 9:26 PM
 
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Jackie24
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

hmmm not sure would dh wear a tux?

Posted 3/15/07 10:53 PM
 

evenedan
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Though I think it's very pretty, I personally wouldn't feel comfortable wearing that to a black tie wedding. It looks like the type of thing you could dress up or down, but it's not quite evening wear.

Posted 3/15/07 11:11 PM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by Jackie24

hmmm not sure would dh wear a tux?



yeah-- he'll prob wear a tux.

I just don't know what else to wear-- I feel like, rather wear something that I am comfy in and won't feel AS self-conscious. I mean-- no one is going to be looking at MY dress...

Posted 3/15/07 11:33 PM
 

Christine
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

It looks really pretty but I don't think it's dressy enough for a black tie wedding.

Posted 3/16/07 1:33 AM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

I also think you should go a little fancier..

Like the dress and it's cute how your dh's tie matches perfect!!

Message edited 3/16/2007 9:02:46 AM.

Posted 3/16/07 9:01 AM
 

MrsPorkChop
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

i think its too casual and bright.
if it was black then it would be fine but printed dress like that is a little too casual

Posted 3/16/07 9:06 AM
 

randella
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

thanks for the opinions... At the end of the day, I really need to go with what actually fits and what looks the best on me.

I have one other outfit I can wear-- it's my RD dress, which is on the fancy side and I wear a black velvet blazer over it in the colder months.

I wore it to a Bar Mitzvah and on NYE... since there is "black" in the outfit-- it may *appear* more appropriate.

I really need new dresses-- but, of course I don't want to buy anything new until I lose a few pounds. The conundrum of every woman!

Posted 3/16/07 9:45 AM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by Christine

It looks really pretty but I don't think it's dressy enough for a black tie wedding.



I agree

Posted 3/16/07 10:16 AM
 

Superkat
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by randella

thanks for the opinions... At the end of the day, I really need to go with what actually fits and what looks the best on me.

I have one other outfit I can wear-- it's my RD dress, which is on the fancy side and I wear a black velvet blazer over it in the colder months.

I wore it to a Bar Mitzvah and on NYE... since there is "black" in the outfit-- it may *appear* more appropriate.

I really need new dresses-- but, of course I don't want to buy anything new until I lose a few pounds. The conundrum of every woman!




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Posted 3/16/07 10:23 AM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by randella


I really need new dresses-- but, of course I don't want to buy anything new until I lose a few pounds. The conundrum of every woman!




Don't get stuck in that trap! I put off buying a winter coat for a whiel for the same reaons.

Just try & get something decently priced, ( like at Filene's or Lohmann's) that looks great on you now, and when you lose weight, since you didn't spend a lot on it, you can get it altered, or give it away. You proabably wont' care that much, b/c you'll be excited about beign a new smaller size!

If you don't buy soemthing new, the RD dress sounds better--what color is it? How long is it?

Or, can you borrow something from someone?

Posted 3/16/07 11:24 AM
 

randella
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by tourist

If you don't buy soemthing new, the RD dress sounds better--what color is it? How long is it?

Or, can you borrow something from someone?



The RD dress is just below the knee and is a print too, but it's less bright. And it is also very sparkly around the neck-- let me see if I can find a pic..


here is a pic... and I will wear a nice, black velvet jacket over it to keep me warm-- the thing is like wearing a scarf!

won';t post-- here is a link to my LIW album
http://www.liweddings.com/community/album/?ID=591&SID=71&P=14117

Message edited 3/16/2007 12:21:29 PM.

Posted 3/16/07 12:04 PM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Very pretty dress

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Posted 3/16/07 2:06 PM
 

randella
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

where did you find that pic???

yikes-- don't look so good in that one.

That was when I was yelling at my dad after he fully ROASTED me. I was so p*ssed at him.

Posted 3/16/07 2:16 PM
 

Superkat
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

Posted by randella

where did you find that pic???

yikes-- don't look so good in that one.

That was when I was yelling at my dad after he fully ROASTED me. I was so p*ssed at him.



It was on your snapfish photo album. Chat Icon Do you want me to take the pic down? I think you look great. Chat Icon

Posted 3/16/07 2:20 PM
 

randella
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

yeah-- I think I am going to delete the other one too-- pics in profiles is one thing, but then in a thread.... limited time only IMO!

Posted 3/16/07 2:29 PM
 

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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

OK, it is down. Chat Icon

Posted 3/16/07 2:32 PM
 

MarisaK
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Re: Can I wear a knee length kimono dress to a black tie wedding?

I don't think either is appropriate for a Black Tie Wedding IMHO - But I would always rather be overdressed than underdressed. - I completely understand not wanting to buy a new dress while you're not feeling 100%, but wouldn't you feel even more uncomfortable if you got there and felt underdressed ??

Posted 3/16/07 2:54 PM
 
 

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