Party Cocktail Dress

February 2, 2010 - 3:53 pm No Comments

Party Cocktail Dress
What is the appropriate dress code for a cocktail reception for a museum’s anniversary party?

We’re going to a cocktail reception that’ll celebrate a 50 year anniversary for a museum, showcase a new watch (valued at almost $40,000), and it’ll be held from 6-8 on a Thursday. Will most people be heading over straight from work and wearing business attaire? Or will people change into more formal dress (ie. cocktail dress)?
I also thought it was weird that there was no dress code specified. I think I’m more concerned because this is a new city (Houston) and we’ll probably be the youngest people there (we’re in our mid 20s) and this will be mostly older people.

I have over an hour commute to home and another 30 minutes to the venue, so I’ll be doing a quick change at home, but not enough time to really jazz it up anyway.

It was kind of unclear whether you were having to go from the office, or you were just asking about other people, so I’ll give you a two-way answer!
If you are going to be arriving from home, by all means, wear a cocktail dress.
For events where you have to leave directly from your office, you can add to a business suit to make it more dressy. i.e. the blouse can be quickly changed to something sparkly. Add some more formal earrings, bracelet etc, and dressier shoes if you prefer, and you’re ready to go!

House of Fraser Untold Party Cocktail Dress