What would you think 'black tie' meant for a 7pm drinks party?

[ladymontdore]

(for the women!) Last minute invitation - only told verbally that it is black tie. Invitation is 'drinks' so I was planning on a skirt and top. But 'black tie' makes me think lbd! BUT I haven't been to anything like this for about eight years so I feel totally out of touch with what it might mean! I do not want to look overdressed!

I'd definitely think cocktail dresses at a minimum.

Lbd sounds perfect, I'd have thought.

With a pretty cardigan or jacket or something? LBD has v thin straps and is from 1998!

LBD and a cardigan sounds fine.
Or pashmina?

I would think it was a little odd for a drinks party.

But I would go LBD equivalent.

I'd have thought LBD/cocktail dress.

Where's the party? Seems unusual for it to be black tie just for drinks.

Thank you - yes I think black tie is odd for drinks, as is the fact that it's going on till late (hope we get some sort of food!), which is why I don't want to be over dressed.
I will try and find some sort of cardigan to dress down the lbd, I think.
Do people still wear 'nude' tights or is that v last century?

I would, but then again I don't wear much black so nude tends to work better with other colours.

Black tie does seem unusual for drinks, unless they just want to make it a bit glitzy as it's near Christmas, to avoid everyone turning up in jeans?

LBD and cardi sounds perfect

You shouldn't be overdressed in a LBD as the men presumably will be in djs. I should imagine that the women will be in a mixture of stuff from smart dresses to full on ball gowns.

Cocktail dress - knee-length or shorter. Definitely not a full on ball gown - these are only appropriate for full on balls!

LBD with little bright or sparkly cardi and some gorgeous heel. Definitely nude tights! This time of year, you can get away with most things I think. Hope you have a lovely time!