Dress Code Advice

spottybananas

Hey everyone,

Quick question re: dress codes. Going for a special dinner soon and the dress code states no jeans. I had no intention of wearing jeans but would be partial to Vero Moda skinny jeggings in black with heels and a dressy top. They're not denim at all, they're fabric, but have ass pockets and a zipper, side seam, etc. Would they count as jeans??

GingerLily

I wouldn't wear jeggings if the invite specifically said no Jeans, too similar!

spottybananas

Ok thanks. I'm perfectly happy to pull out a fancy dress but always live in fear of being overdressed so just wanted to be sure I kind of wanted to have a back up outfit that was less fancy but still formal but maybe I should just go for the dress and heels!

It's not an invite if that makes a difference, it's a restaurant policy. Men need blazers etc.

Day Lewin

A top-and-skirt combo might be the compromise between the casualness of jeans (or jeggings) and the formality of a dress?

Very versatile, too: you can vary the tops with a plain skirt, for different occasions.

And legs look great in a knee-length skirt and heels ;-)

spottybananas

No I don't have any mid length skirts as they don't suit my shape, only minis or dresses that are knee length so dress it is!

afkasurfjunkie

What about black peg leg or cigarette style trousers? They look great with heels and a dressy top. I live in skinny jeans so they are my go-to when I need to look a little dressier.

baby and crumble

I reckon it's way better to be overdressed than underdressed really. ANd if the lads have to wear a blazer then it's dressy enough.

spottybananas

I love cigarette pants but I just wouldn't get the wear out of them. I can't wear fabulous stiletto heels and they just don't work with the style of heels I can wear, buying trousers would mean buying new heels in a style I also won't get the wear out of, the dressy jeggings with lace top and cropped blazer is my best attempt at a similar style! But wearing a dress is no hardship for me, I just wanted to be clear on the dress code as I usually tend to be the overdressed eejit.

Thanks everyone.