due 8/09 asked:
It’s knee length, very short-sleeved (almost cap-sleeved), and made out of cotton, so it’s not like a jersey/poly blend material cocktail dress or anything like that. It’s very simple. I don’t feel comfortable in any thing else, that I can FIND anyway. I was going to wear some strappy sandals with it (flats)…
Thanks Mimi. ME TOO. Black is just IT for me. Thanks Again, what a relief!
URCHIN - WOW, thanks!
It’s knee length, very short-sleeved (almost cap-sleeved), and made out of cotton, so it’s not like a jersey/poly blend material cocktail dress or anything like that. It’s very simple. I don’t feel comfortable in any thing else, that I can FIND anyway. I was going to wear some strappy sandals with it (flats)…
Thanks Mimi. ME TOO. Black is just IT for me. Thanks Again, what a relief!
URCHIN - WOW, thanks!
Tags: Black Baby | Black Dress | Cocktail Dress
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
I wear black everywhere even to weddings. But I live in LA where anything goes pretty much.
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Now-a -days no one cares what you wear. Meaning color etiquette.
Black is worn almost anywhere .
So just go ahead.
July 5th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Hon, I wore a black dress to my cousin’s wedding. Im sure it will be okay for a baby shower. Just go with what your comfortible with.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Considering the aspects that it is summer and it is a baby shower, perhaps a black dress will be a little too oppressive to support in consideration of the two details- it’s marked as a faux-pas.
The length and the capped sleeves sound simple and demure/modest, but that undoubtedly concerns if you are a modest or ostentatious dresser. I would recommend a powder color; baby blues, pinks, yellows, whites, pearl, and beige.
Beige is becoming an outbreak color and can be used with great versatility, especially in the summer. Even though the black cotton dress is represented as the quintessential event dress and essential in a woman’s wardrobe, it does not mean it can be used everywhere to everything and may not justify a comfort zone as it is epitomized.
As you stated, you feel comfortable with the black dress, but what areas do you feel uncomfortable with without wearing the black dress? Why not try to use other articles of clothing that disguise and/or ease the uncomfortable zones and mix and match spring colors.
Pairing some light cotton pants with a white tank top, or a pencil skirt and a thin dress shirt with suffice as it is simple and appropriate for the event and time.
For reference:
1.)http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/tops/knittops/PRD~351526/daisy+fuentes+Shirred+Top.jsp ( lighter colours) OR (In gray)
2.)http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/product_detail_with_picker.jsp?productId=prod550565&parentId=cat60042&subcatId=cat350004
If you like the cut of the dress, perhaps find that dress or a similar one but in a lighter color, as I mentioned; beige, baby blue, pink, etc.
Flat shoes are perfect for the occasion, as is a strappy sandal.
But, if you decide to were the black dress, pair it up with a white belt, black flats, and a colored necktie or necklace.
Hope I helped, and enjoy!
July 9th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Yeah. Lots of people I know wear black to weddings, birthdays, and baby showers. No one will pay attention to what you wear anyway.