wth is "western formal"--please help a fogab out!

Sos, now those I have (but I wear them over my jeans when on the Harley)!

Would this work? Understated and wearable again...

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/calvin-klein-embellished-denim-sheath-dress?ID=2755348&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340006940857&CAAGID=15321443821&CATCI=pla-137484339661&catargetid=120156340009225440&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Women%27s+Dresses+-+GS_Calvin+Klein-_-66679071421-_-pg118731_c_kclickid_e0f6526c-7278-4672-97c2-05c874b2ca7c&trackingid=424x118731&gclid=CjwKCAjw_8jNBRB-EiwA96Yp1q5QJjqiMEuwXSPDE8CsND5LO_S7Cn7qffdW9sjxJKjDe3nScC1MPhoCDdgQAvD_BwE

Why am I picturing this?!

Okay so FH and I are very western and his groomsmen and himself are wearing jeans, vests, cowboy hats, and boots. If I was to say western formal I would assume nice jeans with boots and a jacket/sports coat/vest for men. For women, my mom and stepmom have both looked at doing long maxi style dresses with boots or flats or shorter sundress style dresses. As long as you aren't wearing jeans and a tshirts you're fine lol. Atleast in my opinion. We know that some people will take on this "country" look overboard while others just wear whatever they want. I wouldn't worry too much. Just find something you feel comfortable in and send him or the bride a pic and ask what they think.

Very interesting dress code for sure

Why. Why is this a thing. There is absolutely no need for a dress code unless you are going all out black tie. Your guests are not props.

Extra points for guests who wear assless chaps.

Ooo I like that dress @Nonna!!It is simple and can be dressed up or down and you can re use it for another occasion.

Yea I like that too @Nonna The denim checks the box. Are you going to wear a hat too?

Thank you Miss.MtoMrs..K, I thought that maybe the easiest way to be compliant without bringing any attention on myself.

I heartily agree that dress codes blow the goat

But I read enough on here about "Monsters-in-law" and try to be a good mil to my dil.

Thanks for all the laughs and commiseration!

I think as long as you look nice and don't wear white, you're good lol. I've come to the conclusion that my MIL will probably wear turquoise boots and turquoise pants lol. That's just who she is and that's fine by me haha

Hmmm, CD, not thinking a hat. How about a do rag?! Just kidding, I love my hair and gonna show it

Here ya go Nonna!!

@cantwait, if I didn't have shoulders like a linebacker...

@nonna I think that dress is prefect! Definitely stay away from fringe unless you want to look like a walking cat toy! Lol

I'm from TX and Mary R sounds right.

This is what I think when I hear "western formal" although I don't think I've ever heard those two things together.

Yeah, not the fringe fan. On me. Others can do as I please.

Maybe I am just conservative. I shy away from animal prints and sequins as well

Again, my thanks to everyone!!!!!!

I really want to see pics from this wedding!

Nonna, I think that dress would work for sure. I have no *earthly clue* what the dress code means. You could ask what the wedding party is wearing? Jean skirts and boots or nah?

Or a nice dress with a jean jacket? No fucking clue.