is it acceptable to wear a black suit to prom?
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Sure, wear whatever you want, as long as it looks nice, and if you have a date, as long as they'll want ot be scene with you.\n\nThere are probably more dance looking tuxido's but a suit would still be nice and formal, and you wouldn't have to pay to rent anything.\n\nif you like it, go for it, onc eyour their you'll probably take the jacket off anyways, Your going for a good time, so once your their you won't even worry about what your wearing, just have a good time and dance
1114729
You do not have to wear black, although that is the recognized color for mourning.  Dressing in a somber manner is best suited for a memorial service.
939256
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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Usually a dress shirt, dress slacks, and a pair of black casual shoes (read: like loafers and the like) would be considered semi-formal wear.
206190
yes. since it has the flowers it is fine. as long as the dress is not totally white you can get away with it. and the shoes are fine too. if you are really worried about it, add a pink scarf to accent the flowers, and use pink polish on your toes. have fun!!
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Prom is a great thing to go to... Yes it is ok to be nervous everyone is going to be nervous.. Prom is almost one the biggest things you will ever do in your life... Make it a special night with your boyfriend... Just go with the flow it is ok to not know what is goin gto happen no one ever knows what they are going to be like...
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It depends kiddo. You need to act appropriately.  If it's a matter of not wearing a baseball cap and tennis shoes to a formal dinner ...you need to conform.  But for everyday stuff you be yourself.
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a pink tie on a black suit would be hottt :)
728100
Oh that sounds so romantic, if its a formal reception with a diner dance then why not wear an elegant evening dress with a nice wrap to keep you cosy before you get to the reception, you can either hire an evening gown or you can buy one from the high street fashion shops too, try EBay they have some beautiful evening dresses dirt cheap, enjoy the wedding and good luck.
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For the gentlemen, a black tuxedo or the classic "White tie and Tails"\nFor the ladies, formal ballgowns or evening gowns in black(with or without white accessories) or\nwhite (with or without black accessories)
112009
black tie= cocktail attire\nbusiness suit= business attire
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Most females who dress like that right now tend to be gay.  That is the message you will be sending if you adopt that style of clothing.  If you are not gay, I wouldn't recommend it.\n\nIf you want to find a good metro look watch the most recent black videos on TV and pick something more current for women.  Be careful.  Many background dancers are actually strippers and use these videos to advertise themselves.  Try not to emulate one of them.
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A suit, if it turns out it is not as dressy, you can always take off your jacket, but at least that way you will look professional on yout first day.
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A nice pant suit. with heels and a conservative blouse. It's a good way to dress conservatively but professional and gauge what everyone else is wearing. Plus, no worries about stocking/hosery getting snagged.
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are you just a guest?  then its semi formal...not too formal like prom but a little bit better than your sunday best.  if youre a girl wear a dress or a really nice skirt, if youre a guy wear slacks and a nice shirt...probably a tie as well.
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clothes...lol,\n evening formal wear would be your safest bet.
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Just don't panic .. acc. to me u shouls wear something black like a full dress if u are going into a good hotel or so .. if not just wear something hip hop or so... if u luv him say it to him because it is the right time..