Saree at balck tie event

[beeny]

I am indian. I normally wear the same back long dress.I have a bottle blue saree with a bit of silver work. Can I wear it i am 45 size 10/8 ?

[strongandlong]

Definitely. Sounds lovely. Age and size irrelevant, I think.

[beeny]

Thanks don't want to be mutton,lamb etc

[Optimist1]

I've never seen a saree that was anything less than elegant, and would agree with strongandlong that age and size are immaterial. Blue and silver sounds stunning. Enjoy the event!

[vvviola]

Sounds lovely!

Would you wear it to a formal event where everyone was wearing a saree? If so, then it would absolutely be suitable for a black tie event.

(I used to work in event management and I used to love looking at the mix of outfits at the black tie events where there were people from different countries/heritages)

[burnishedsilver]

Sounds gorgeous. Wear it.

[beeny]

Thanks everyone anyway even if people think "she mad" too polite to say it my face!

[beeny]

They might think i should be more conservative. The event is lawyers only.

[BackforGood]

Of course. Sounds lovely.

[Latika123]

We went to a black tie awards ceremony at the Dorchester last year, two of my colleagues wore sarees and they looked amazing!

[EvansOvalPiesYumYum]

Mermaid - I'm with you. I absolutely love them and would love to wear one, but afraid to cause unintended offence. I often stand looking in the shop windows admiringly.

Beeny - there are Indian Lawyers too. Even in Britain
Wear it with pride - you will look utterly gorgeous

My friend's daughter wore a sari to her Prom - she looked absolutely beautiful.

[beeny]

Thanks again everyone feeling a bit braver!

[EvansOvalPiesYumYum]

Beeny Just think - if you were in India, what would you wear? Whatever you would choose to wear there for such an event, you should also wear here.
Hope you have a wonderful evening

[sksk]

Wear the saree!

[areyoubeingserviced]

Wear it,
Prepare yourself for all the compliments that you will receive.

[aamaa]

Hi, did you finally wear it? I am Nepali and am contemplating wearing a saree for a black tie christmas dinner with GPs. Looking for some advice. Thanks!

[MoltonSilver]

Oh fabulous. Yes wear it. Bottle blue with silver sounds beautiful.

[MoltonSilver]

Sorry, I see I'm replying to an old thread. The sentiment stands. Sarees are so elegant.

[Viviennemary]

That sounds very nice indeed.

[Cailleach1]

It sounds gorgeous. A few years ago, we stayed at a hotel near Legoland. All the better to go a second day. There was some sort of evening 'do' on. Many, if not most of the women attending were wearing saris. It was probably the most elegant evening attire I have ever seen. A lot of the men were also wearing traditional type clothes.

[Cailleach1]

Sept '15!! Oh well, I hope op enjoyed the evening.

[MrsMoastyToasty]

I think it's totally acceptable.
DH always wears a kilt to black tie events.

[NameChangeinHaste]

Coming on to ask for a pic in all your saree fabulousness!

[Milomonster]

Yes definitely! I love sarees - they are the most beautiful and elegant attire.

[WhoppingBigBackside]

Mutton dressed as lamb is a sexist and ageist comment

A saree will be fine