"Cocktail attire"...what the heck does that mean?

[Biciclista]

gosh you guys sound like ME!!! (except I have even LESS appropriate clothing)

[Crankin]

Number 1 sounds perfect.
I agree, black shoes or boots.

[azfiddle]

A dressy little black sweater or bolero, with a few sparkles on it might jazz it up.

I would probably be heading to Ross to see if there was something fun on sale with just a little sparkle to it.

[azfiddle]

Try googling images for "cocktail attire" for more ideas. You can be appropriate in the simpler end of the spectrum- some will be extreme, but it might give you more ideas...

[Jolt]

A dressy little black sweater or bolero, with a few sparkles on it might jazz it up.

I would probably be heading to Ross to see if there was something fun on sale with just a little sparkle to it.

That's a thought...maybe I ought to head over to Marshall's (we don't have Ross here but from what I've heard it's a similar kind of store).

[Jolt]

Just got back from Marshall's...what a waste of time. Didn't find anything that was any better than what I have, which was probably just as well since I'd rather just use something I have if possible anyway. I guess if my friend thinks the options I have aren't appropriate we'll be shopping tomorrow afternoon . What I'd like to know is, who comes up with the ideas for some of the designs of clothes I was seeing in that store? Brilliant minds, I'm sure . You have to search to find something that is functional in any way, shape or form (aside from the activewear section). Some of the stuff was just ridiculous, like sleeveless sweater dresses (what's the point?), dresses that are so narrow at the hem that one can't even walk normally in them, cardigans and ponchos that are so sheer or loosely knitted (in other words lots of holes--think Swiss cheese) that you'd freeze your derriere off, etc. Can you tell I left the store in disgust?

[zoom-zoom]

Men have it SO easy! We're going to a wedding tomorrow. DH is an usher, so will be in black pants with a shirt and tie, I think.

We still haven't purchased a gift for the couple, so hubby suggested we do some shopping before the wedding. I pointed out that I will not be dressed appropriately to be wandering around the mall. His reply "well, neither will I." My retort, "will you also be wearing 3" heels?" That kinda shut him up.

[Jolt]

Here's some info on the place where this is happening...WHAT have I gotten myself into? http://www.yelp.com/biz/royale-boston Somebody says it's a "small" venue and "only" holds 1000 people...that is NOT small!! I'm seriously about to have a panic attack just thinking about the crowd we're sure to be in...