Black tie evening event - help please

[RayeB]

Hi,

Is it okay to wear a cocktail dress, knee length, to a black tie dinner - rather than a full length dress? It's very dressy, just not long.

Also does anyone know of any really lovely opaques that are suitable for evening wear - my legs are pale and ghastly and I thought this might be the best route, thoughts?

Thank you x

Black tie = full length I'm afraid.

You might be able to get away with cocktail dress at a black tie event in certain circles but you need to be uber confident and stylish to carry it off.

Oh no, I'll have to get a new dress. Any suggestions anyone on where to look - I'm not skinny either, a size 16/18. Gulp.