The dress is Black stretch satin and has a V-neck. The dress is floor length and is form fitting to about mid thigh then hangs to the floor. It is a very fancy gala. There will be opera, ballroom dancing,  etc.
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The dress sounds very nice.  For formal, make sure you wear nice/dressy shoes (pumps rather than wedges or sandals, for example), in black to go with the black dress.  Also, make sure they're not so high that you can't dance in them.  Hair up with long narrow (dangle) earrings would be very dressy -- just remember that "less is more" so you don't want to go with big hair and big earrings and lots of makeup.  It's better to focus on one area with jewelry (earrings OR necklace, but not big with both) and one area with makeup (smoky eyes and neutral lips or neutral eyes and brighter lips).  Then take a long look in the mirror and make sure everything looks right -- and then hold your head high and have a wonderful time!
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I'm getting married in a courthouse next February. I will be wearing a nice light colored dress (full length) and my fiance will wear a suit and tie.
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its like a coming out party for young wmen hosted by there families and a finishing school. They are recognized for entering the world as women in ballgowns and obviously they dance to show off there womenhood, ball room dancing mostly. They are also escorted by a suitor/bf/male
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Think black and...cream. Sexy and classic.\nCream roses wrapped in black satin.
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clothes maybe. or some music
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After the gown !\nYou have to make sure they match ! \n(And the gown's more important - so get it first !).
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hey you're really pretty... I would go as Tyra Banks maybe? Wear that lavendar strapless dress with the poofy skirt she wore to an awards once
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You don't have to get anything too fancy with too much decoration. I know that a lot of people were able to find some really nice dresses at Dillards. My mom, (when she was MOB for my sister) got her dress from Cold Water Creek.
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I'm thinking a pink leotard with a pink frilly tutu!\n\nAlways remember to accessorize!  Put your hair up w/ a matching pink ribbon and wear some lace up ballerina slippers!\n\nYou'll be the belle of the ball... to your parents chagrin!  :-)
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How many guests? I have an free opportunity in chicago if you're interested. I'm one of the coordinators of a music,art fashion event SUNDAY, june 18th, 2006. \n\nwe really need a couple to get married on the runway as the grande finale of the wedding themed event.\n\nCheck out my question that i posted...it has alot of the main info!!\nlet me know what you think
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Not white: (symbolic of death in China).  Wear a neutral color.  Better yet, tell your secretary, "Thank you for inviting me to your wedding.  I am very honored & I will attend."  Then ask your secretary, "I'm not sure what to wear to a wedding. Would it be appropriate to wear a black suit, or a navy suit?"  This should get a response on how formal the wedding is, too.  I doubt you could go "business casual" (polo shirt & pants) but I could be wrong. She shouldn't be offended at your saying this, but rather flattered that you care how you present yourself to her life-changing event.
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Black trousers are alright very formal which is good. You shouldm only go as far as she wants.
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Depending on your style, you could go for the traditional white shirt black tie but since Opera is a thing of art why not wear some colour.  Think of a colour that you usually get compliments with....if your eyes are blue...blue is great.  even wearing a suit with a really nice t-shirt and perhaps a scarf is quite nice. have fun.
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It is good that you are asking.  If you are old enough to ask about different styles of dress then you are smart enough to learn what is appropriate to wear to any occasion.  First, the edges on what "category" of clothing to wear to different occasions are somewhat more blurred than when I was young enough to go to father/daughter banquets, but everyone wants to look nice and not look lilke they are wearing the wrong thing.\n\nSemi-formal usually refers to men wearing a nice suit or possibly even a tuxedo (which, after all is just a nice suit too!)  The tuxedo is also referred to as "black-tie".  So, when you are older and see an invitation that refers to "black-tie" attire you will know that the men there will be dressed in nice suits or tuxes (usually with a black-tie".  When it says "white tie" it is a more formal affair and the men will be dressed in more dressy tuxes and these usually come with "white, satiny ties and tail coats"  Now, that takes care of the men?  You, being on the woman's side of things already have realized that there are not clear cut rules for us.  Semi-formal can range from a simple dress to a cocktail dress (which you are probably too young to wear).  I would say what would be appropriate would be something like a dressy church dress, or a nice party dress - although most of the young people I know don't wear dresses to parties anymore, but you probably know what I mean.  Something that you would wear to a holiday party or that is a more formal material (not something you would wear to a ball game for instance).  You might want to ask your friend what she is wearing or maybe she would come over and help you pick out something from your closet.  I started to suggest that you ask your mom or another adult female but maybe there is no one available for you to ask right now so that is why you are asking all of us.  Check with your friend.  She would not steer you wrong since she obviously wants you to come along or she would not have invited you.  Just wear something pretty and remember to use nice manners, be friendly with new people you meet, and most of all - HAVE A GOOD TIME, Cinderella!
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GREETINGS TO ALL:\nYOUR PRESENCE IS INVITED TO COME TO OUR GALA CELEBRATION IN CLUDING OUTSTANDING CELEBRITIES SUCH AS .......names go here\nALL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE FOR......what ever\nthe cost per plate or reason.\nAT........ time and place\nWE ENCOURAGE ALL TO ATTEND OUR FESTIVITIES AND THANK YOU FOR  COMING AND YOUR HELP
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It's a dress.  They don't have a 'little black dress' parfum.
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I've found some nice dresses in "Group USA" in Secaucus, but you can see if they have one closer. They have a nice selection and good prices.