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The Emporia => A bit of a 'do' => Topic started by: BrendaP on November 11, 2021, 17:47:09 PM
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We have been invited to a 40th birthday party, which is lovely, but the dress code is glam/black tie. Do I spend hours making something I might only wear once, or take a risk and wait until after Christmas and hope to find something in the sales? It's not until the end of January so plenty of time. Or would my quirky, Hadron Collider inspired Christmas party skirt be suitable if glammed up with a bit of shiny jewellery?
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The other problem is a husband whose preferred dress code is somewhere between Compo and Worzel Gummage! He does have a dress suit hanging in the wardrobe but it's so long since he's worn it. The jacket might still fit but I doubt if the trousers will!
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Wow! That's lovely. I think it'd work with a bit of bling. I also have a hub like that, he, however, doesn't possess a DJ. Which is fine as we're never likely to go anywhere that needs one.
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My husband has never owned, or even worn a dinner jacket . Love the skirt.
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DH has never owned a dinner jacket. He used to wear a jacket with selection of trousers for work, more economical than a suit and the trousers could be machine washed rather than dry cleaned.
Since taking early retirement he lives in jeans and t shirt/ polo/ jumper combo just as he did as a student in the late 70's. Lately his jeans have been very fashionable - the type with more hole than Jean 0_0 won't get rid of them though. If I don't keep an eye on him he'll go out in public in them. Do all men turn into 'Compo' as they mature?
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Your skirt is lovely and would look great dressed up. On the other hand, I think making something from scratch for a specific event can be very pleasurable as an exercise in it's own right. I made a long dress in royal blue silk dupion* (which I love working with) for the cruise we went on in 2019. I loved wearing it and it was well worth the effort. Even if I never get to wear it again, the pleasure it gave me at the time makes that irrelevant.
* I think I put pictures on my diary thread at the time.
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Do all men turn into 'Compo' as they mature?
Hmm...I think Compo was quite grubby. Mine's not, it's just his clothes when he's in his workshop. He doesn't like buying new or throwing away worn out clothes. He does scrub up ok when necessary :D
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Well, I would certainly be happy to wear that skirt with long sleeved top for glam wear. Dressed up with jewellery as you say @BrendaP.
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DH is not grubby, it's just the external appearance of Compo that he seems to favour. I don't mind when he's in the garden/ garage/ workshop, in fact it's a blessing that he's not ruining better clothes but as long as he's comfy he really doesn't care how he looks 0_0
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My OH is just the opposite. Far more fastidious about his appearance than I tend to be :|
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Do all men turn into 'Compo' as they mature?
Hmm...I think Compo was quite grubby. Mine's not, it's just his clothes when he's in his workshop. He doesn't like buying new or throwing away worn out clothes. He does scrub up ok when necessary :D
@Lachica yours and mine must be separated twins! He wasn't born in Woking by any chance?
@BrendaP your Collider dress is certainly glam. I don't do formal but for parties/ gatherings (Ah, I remember those) I try to wear something that a) I feel good in and b) fits the occasion. If you're happy that describes your dress then go for it. Unless it was a work thing DH would probably ignore the black tie anyway and wear smart casual. No parties here yet - we still have a pandemic
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Haha @Vezelay ! Not born in Woking but Southgate, not far away :D
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Oh @BrendaP ... you simply must wear that!!
Keep it simple on top with a statement collar necklace (I have several if you want a borrow)
But you MUST wear that!
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@BrendaP your skirt is wonderful and will look fabulous dressed up with a bit of bling. As for Mr Brenda you could always try local charity shops for a “new” suit for him. To be honest though are the fashion/dress code police going to be at the door to the party? I’d wear what you feel comfortable in.
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@BrendaP you must wear your gorgeous skirt with a black top and the biggest statement necklace you have, I am sure you can sort Mr B out with something smart.
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Do wear your skirt it will look great with a bit of jewellery.
As far as your husband, my son had a similar problem and got away with wearing ‘him in doors’s ‘ DJ jacket and a plain pair of black trousers.
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I think you should wear your skirt with something like a silk blouse and a big chunky bling-y necklace.
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If the dress code is black tie Terry could wear whatever he wants plus a black tie! :)
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Thank you for the encouragement! I think I might wear the skirt with a bit of bling.
The birthday girl is his cousin's daughter so likely to be quite a few of his family around and they know him! We'll get the dress suit (bought for a cruise back in 2000 but I don't think they date much!) out of the wardrobe and have a think. Maybe it will only need a new pair of trousers - and his black funeral tie as suggested by @Ploshkin .
@Cazlyn the external appearance might be Compo but he gets the heebie jeebies at the thought of going into charity shops, let alone buy something in one to wear. I'm happy to do so, if it can be washed.
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I think you should wear your skirt with something like a silk blouse and a big chunky bling-y necklace.
That is a fabulous suggestion @charlotte
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Errrrmmm ... I dont think a black funeral tie is what they mean when they say black tie .....
black tie usually means a dickie bow.
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Errrrmmm ... I dont think a black funeral tie is what they mean when they say black tie .....
black tie usually means a dickie bow.
Ploshie's suggestion was a bit tongue in cheek and I elaborated with the funeral bit.
In the end he'll wear something suitable! M&S do a tuxedo jacket for £50 and matching trousers for £39 so if what's in the wardrobe doesn't fit or has died of old age that's what he'll wear; no point in spending any more for something that is very unlikely to be worn again. I'm pretty sure there's a bow-tie and a dress shirt there too, also black shoes; trainers wouldn't look good with that lot.
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Well if Prince Albert of Monaco can do the trainers and tux it must be OK
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But they are brand new and sparkling white! Not beige and tramped across muddy marshland.
Trainers have generally become much more acceptable in all situations. Until recently trainers with a skirt/dress were a big no-no but lots of people wear that combination now. Maybe it's a legacy from lockdown.