"But I've Nothing To Wear"

I'd rummage in my wardrobe for something that'd do, if they didn't like it, then I'd ring friends and we go and have an even better time elsewhere. Unless it was a good friends celebration, then well, actually then they'd accept me no matter what I was wearing. Maybe I just don't DO polite society. ;)

Body paint..................

I wouldn't go, but I'm not big into these "swishy" parties either. And I'm REALLY not into dresses!

I can manage better than my male friends. A gown can be made from nearly anything--remember Scarlett O'Hara and her gown made of curtains?! A bit of material, some lace, glue on some rhinestones from old jewelry...I can make an old dress longer or dress up a shorter one. Realistically, I would not go to such a thing. But also realistically, I would go to a thrift store and buy something for under $5 that I could dress up. I always have at least $5 in in my household emergency jar but usually much more. Just in case. One never knows what will come up. That is certainly a fun challenge! I've known of people that have that situation and they charge a dress on a credit card, wear it, then return it the next day.

I have a perfectly good 2 year old dress that I can wear

It warms my little heart to realise that my little problems are an inspiration to someone, somewhere!

Simple!! I have no money to buy new clothes and nothing that I can wear...I would decline the invitation and NOT go! :P

I would look through my Wardrobe and if nothing in there and there will not be as I do not wear Dresses lol I would see if I could borrow something of a Friend xx

I wouldn't be able to go and so I would decline the invitation.

Hi P1key! Well certainly my fish friend could "rent" a tuxedo? Or I know that here in the "States" the cost a "fortune" just to do that, but out of necessity the difference palors! When one doesn't have many uses for a "tux" that is what "one" does here! I don't know the prices over the pond for rentals vs bought tuxes so you will have to make that choice. But, what is a "short" gown"?A gown in the US is a "dress to the floor".I am guessing that they mean a short dress "cocktail dress" is acceptable for the ladies. You Brits sure make things even more complicated!

Hello my friend p1kef1sh Ji, As the dress code has been mentioned in particular, I will send and regret for not attending much in advance mentioning correct reason without any hitch, so taht isf they are really interested they may wave off such binding on me and may allow me to attend as I wish. This way real testing would be done. Thanks. May God bless You and have a great time.

Hello, Pikey. I'd invite all my friends around for a dress swap - obviously the ones that weren't invited to the party - then I'd offer a BOGOF deal - two of mine for one of theirs, as long as it was 'occasion' wear. My husband would be fixed - he has a dinner suit that's only seen the light of day twice, and the dress shirt to go with it. Don't you just love George at Asda?

I would either wear something I already owned that fit the description or remake something I owned so it did fit the description. I am quite good at these things, I learned to get by with a small clothing budget, even though I quite love clothes, when I was a student.

If this happens (it did several times), I usually dig for my old gown or dress. Before the occasion, I make it sure that I make some alterations to the dress to make it look contemporary and try to accessorized it fitted to the occasion. This did the job for me and sure to gives guests strong competition in dressing up!

This has been my mother's battle cry every time we get invited to a formal event. Not that she really doesn't have anything to wear; but rather she is playing the typical female role in the era where she grew up in. I recall having to buy her a formal top for my cousin's wedding, it was d**n expensive but since I know that I will never hear the end of "I have nothing to wear", I bought the top for her. This, she wore just once. A few months after, I sorted clothes to give out during one of the devastating storms that affected so many in my country. My mother did the same and lo and behold. Amidst tons and tons of clothes is a very beautiful maroon gown that she brought home from the US. It was such a waste of money. I always keep a formal dress or two for occasions like these. So you will never hear me say "I have nothing to wear."

well i would try and borrow the clothes from a friend if his and mine size were the same and if not then i would send a note with an apology to the party who has invited me saying that some other pressing engagement will prevent me from attending their do but i will not reveal that i do not have the right attire for that occaission.

In that case I would wear best possible dress which I have. I think I would look different from others.

i always have friends who are of my dress size!

I would not let allow anyone or any situaation to dictate my clothing of choice. I would not care that much what other people thought. I would wear what i had and be proud in doing so. New and expensive clothing would not change the person i am.

ransack your parents closet. or your family's for that matter. though i haven't been invited from a very splendid party that needs to be in a gown or tux, i had a part in a school program wherein i look like a chinese bride. i asked my aunt where i could find a gown like that, and she smiled at me and said we have one in the old closet in our family house. i was so happy that it fit me. though it smelled old and ancient, i didn't mind washing it and i looked like i was getting married that time. ask and you shall be answered.