To wear this to an event which says "Evening Dress"

[happycrimblechuckie]

www.next.co.uk/x5396s3#896099x53

Hopefully that works to a link to an outfit from next
I have it in black.

[PiperRose]

Yes, yes, yes. Of course it's evening wear. I love the idea of a trouser suit when everyone else will be in flouncy cocktail dresses. Very chic.

[Justforlaughs]

It depends on the event. We are having a works do in a couple of weeks - flagged as "black tie"/ "evening dress" but something like this would be perfectly suitable for someone with the right figure not me. I went to a VERY posh "do" once and wore wide black trousers with sparkly top and didn't feel out of place, but some events DO call for a evening dress. My favourite shop atm is Phase 8 and I know they have a great sale right now. It's obviously up to you, but with the end of the sales looming, and bargains to be grabbed out there it might be worth taking another look around. Have fun, whatever you decide to wear.

[MaidOfStars]

I can't find any guide that suggests it acceptable for women to wear party clothes, especially trousers, when an invitation specifies "evening wear". It may the case that if you are Kate Moss, at a society event, you can get away with an outfit like this.

OP, any clue to the function?

[newyearhere]

"Evening dress" is a long (not cocktail) dress for women, black tie for men.

"Evening wear" is a section of a department store with clothes for any evening events, rather than just black tie events. This is where I'd expect to find the cocktail dresses, shiny trouser suits etc, in addition to the formal "evening dress".

[happycrimblechuckie]

Thanks mumsneters for you comments, it is a function a bit like a golf club do so I think the outfit will be fine. A bit worried though as I am a size 12 but I am pretty toned so should be ok!!

[LadyVetinari]

Oh go for it! I think it'll be nice as long as you style it correctly - the bow feature on the back is lovely, but the front is quite plain so does beg for striking shoes and a necklace of some sort IMO .

[RidingAlongInMyAutomobile]

How tall are you? You need to be very tall to be able to wear something like this.

[MohammedLover]

Remember you can never be overdressed!

Enjoy your evening out whatever you wear.

I would recommend great nails and matching lippi to really polish the look as much as possible.

[olidusUrsus]

You don't need to be anything - if you like it, wear it! Hope you have a lovely time OP.

[Bootycall]

ffs, if you like it wear it op, personally I love it, some of the comments here are very funny.

seriously if you have time to judge another woman's length/style of dress as not right you need a hobby!

[Caitlin17]

The back and side view is lovely, I don't like the front at all.

For the type of event you mentioned it'll be fine but you need to be perfectly groomed and made up (not blinged ) for it to work.

I used to have a dinner suit and wore it with double cuff shirts, links and a bow tie. I wore it to a work black tie event and I think it went down well. I wouldn't have worn it to a ball.

[MaidOfStars]

Bootycall A dress code is offered to ensure that everyone is suitably attired and that nobody is underdressed. It is there to prevent embarrassment. In some cases, it is required for entry.

Would you wear jeans and a T-shirt to a job interview? If not, why not?

[Caitlin17]

Bootycall it actually is my hobby. Well not so much the judging other women but clothes. I was in 7th heaven at the V&A Golden Age of Couture, Ballgowns and Grace Kelly exhibitions.

[tak1ngchances]

For this jumpsuit you need:

• very toned arms and shoulders
• small waist
• no tits
• pert bum

Otherwise you will look like you are wearing a boiler suit.

[WhenWhyWhere]

I think its fabulous and very suitable for an 'evening dress' occasion.

[LetsFaceTheMusicAndDance]

Only if you are the size and shape of a catwalk model.

[Fancyashandy]

People don't always follow the dress code to the letter these days. Things evolve.

[jacks365]

If this is for a 'ladies night' which is the closest to a golf club function I can think of then that is not suitable and you do need a floor length dress.

[sashh]

I have been to a ball, with everyone in evening dress apart from a group at one table who had come in their best baby blue and baby pink jogging suits, complete with matching trainers.

[LividofLondon]

Aren't jumpsuits a bit of a pain when you want the loo though? I can imagine having to strip it of completely and risk having it draping on the floor

[Crowler]

Yes. They are.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Definately not. It doesn't look wry good quality tbh and the bow is tacky. I foresee duck sides and camel toes unless you are in the exact proportion this thing seems to be designed for. And yes with a bigger bust someone would look less "elegant and smart" and more like someone auditioning for flash dance.

However it is 100% your choice and will not be to everyone's taste so you should do as you see fit. :)

[TeacupDrama]

I think it is formal but not evening dress which i think is cocktail dress I do not like the outfit anyway so probably biased but i think it is a party dress not evening dress

black tie is tuxedo for men and full length dresses for women

white tie is tuxedo with white accessoires and full length ball gowns for women with white gloves bling, honours and medals worn twends to be only state banquets and very upmarket formal events