I'm pregnant and we just found out we have a semi-formal even next weekend!

@sedel1027 (17846)
Cupertino, California
December 4, 2009 8:19pm CST
My husband found out today that he HAS to go to on of the 2 Christmas parties sponsored by his unit. Both of them are dressy, one is supposed to me more fun than the other....either way I have to go b/c he had surgery and can't drive himself - if I had a way out, believe me I'd take it! Here's my dilemma: I'm 28 weeks pregnant, don't own any formal wear (other than dress slacks and a few button down shirts that I wore to a job I quite a few years ago and my wedding dress), and I'm not a big pregnant person, I can put on one of my regular sweatshirts and I don't look pregnant at all. What is semi-formal wear? I know for him and my son they have to be in a dress shirt and tie, but what about me? Is it knee length dresses only or can I wear slacks? If it is dresses, any idea where I can get a really cheap dress? I'd rather not buy a $100 or more dress, rush to get it altered only to never wear it again.
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6 responses
12 Apr 11
oh,you just can buy a wedding dress online from nissenbridal.com,they have a lots of wedding dress on their websites you just can choose one you like best,and theirs price is low too.They can shipping it to you as a rush delievery,so you can get it within 7 days. Good luck,you can just have a try!
@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
5 Dec 09
See if you can find a cheap dress at one of the discount stores. Try them on to see which one will fit you now and you will not have to worry about having it taken in. You can also look for a cheap pants outfit and try them on to see which one will not have to be taken in. You they may be to big later but if you want you could alway have them alter then.
@icyorchid (2564)
• United States
5 Dec 09
For women, semi-formal attire is somewhat flexible. Women can wear a dress, pant suit or dress suit. Preferred fabrics for semi-formal attire for women include silk, velvet, rayon, cashmere, high quality polyester brocades, or velour. Usually, anything silky goes. Except for cashmere, a wool business suit is not considered semi-formal attire since it is not dressy enough. Hem lengths in semi-formal attire dresses vary. Dresses can be cocktail dresses, no more than an inch above the knee, or they can extend to the ankle. Dress suits, for example, a silk suit, usually has a hem length slightly above, at or below the knee. Pants suits, again in silk, polyester, or cashmere, tend to be worn at the ankle. One can also wear dressy tops and tuxedo pants made out of appropriate fabrics and still fit into the semi-formal attire group. Generally semi-formal attire also means dress heels for women, usually in colors coordinating with one’s outfit. However, a dressy flat or strappy sandal with the appropriate outfit is also considered semi-formal attire. Low, comfy flipflops are not dressy enough to be called semi-formal attire. For men, semi-formal attire means wearing a full suit, with vest optional. A tie, either bow or straight, should be worn, and the shirt should be a simple button down. Suit fabric choices are primarily wool gabardine or cashmere. However, a wool blend will do. Linen or seersucker suits are not formal enough for semi-formal attire. Dress shoes like oxfords are worn. It is not necessary to wear a tuxedo, and one might be considered a bit overdressed for a semi-formal event showing up in a tux. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-semi-formal-attire.htm Have fun!
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
5 Dec 09
hi sedel just a simple dressy dress that you could buy at' J.c.Pennys or Sears would do or dressy black slacks with a pretty festive loose top , elastic waisted pants for your pregnancy also clothing outlets but i think you could find something in Pennys that would not be that expensive
• United States
5 Dec 09
This is giftsandbags talking to you. I am happy to read your having a baby. You deserve all the happiness you can get. I had to change my acct now I am a newbie all over again. Buy yourself a outfit from a thrift store if at all possible. Good luck
• Peru
5 Dec 09
I`m glad you have a baby.I hope this very well. That passes very well.