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Black Tie Attire

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Jersey, on November 13, 2015 at 6:57 AM

So, FH and I just received an invite yesterday to a friend's wedding. It's Black Tie! I'm more of a jeans and Keds kind of girl, so Black Tie overwhelms me. It's not even Black Tie Optional so I could get away with a short dress. I need to get a gown. To those of you who have attended a Black Tie...

To those of you who have attended a Black Tie event, please post a picture of your dress! I need inspiration

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m · on November 13, 2015 at 1:10 PM
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Honestly, don't even bother with brick & mortar unless you want to spend a couple of hundred. Rent the runway allows you to rent two sizes, and I believe you can get a temp rent at a cheaper price to just try on. Honestly, if it's a really high end event, I'd rather spend $70 on the rental and not keep it, than wear something that looks cheap. A long dress does not equal a gown

My friend gave her husband a heart attack by telling him the dress for the wedding was a $2k dress. She didn't mention it cost $100 to rent, haha.
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Happy In Hawaii · on November 13, 2015 at 10:12 PM
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While I think rent the runway is a cool idea, I've also been pretty shocked by the prices. I could spend $100 and get a bridesmaid dress at DB that would probably be nice enough and keep it and possibly even sell it after. This is why I checked at Ross first. Also it might be winter dance season so you might find something that looks good in the juniors section at a department store.
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KitandKaboodle · on November 13, 2015 at 11:10 PM
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We're going to a formal wedding next month. I am an avid believer in not asking people to buy anything to attend an event. I do not wear formal wear on a regular basis, and refuse to buy something that I know I will not wear again. I purchased this dress from Dillard's. It's something I know I will wear again and again.
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Celia Milton · on November 14, 2015 at 7:51 AM
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Consignment stores and thrift shops. seriously. Start looking. If you're in NJ (they have places elsewhere too.....) Unique and Value Village area amazing stores; they're a mix of overstocks from other retail stores and donated items. I think I own everything that Chicos and Ralph Lauren Sport has ever made...at about 5.00 per item.......
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