Black tie burns supper...

[Kittykatmacbill]

Totally random...but, I have invite to not only attend but cohost a table at black tie burns supper.

Can I wear this? uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1.2/7451080708

I am about 5’2 and an applet size 12. If not that any suggestions.

How posh and traditional is it?

Black tie strictly speaking means long dresses. I find most people don't care, but I've met some fusspots step GM who would be scandalised by knees on show for a fancy Burns do.

If it's more informal, I think it's lovely!

Is it a burns supper plus dancing? For a formal burns supper it’s usual to try and incorporate some tartan, like a tartan sash or something. I would agree that black tie is usually long dresses.

Thanks! It’s not a historic one, but certainly not dancing...

Rats! looking for excuses to get that dress, I have a rather dull full length black dress which may have to do then probably don’t need another.

Ps - I def don’t want to scandalise your stepgm peony!

Black tie means cocktail dress for ladies .

I mean a cocktail dress is acceptable.

I think it would be lovely for a Burns supper. Also I am Scottish through and through but hell would freeze over before I would wear a tartan accessory to a Burn supper. There are some 'matrons' who do the whole fussy ball gown and tartan sash but younger people just don't.

No help on the dress code but Burns suppers are the most bloody awful events going - and yes, I live in Scotland. Endless poor recitations and readings which you have to look interested in, while either starving, or trying to digest a plate of stodge,, depending on the running order.

I always make my excuses not to attend. Run for the hills op

I think it looks lovely and very appropriate - arms are covered so no scandalising the grannies. 😆
There’s generally a fair amount of drink taken and that helps get thru the recitations.

If there is a choice, go for the vegetarian haggis. 😁

If it's black tie, usually it means knees must be covered in my experience. Some dress codes are less fussy - the photos from last year would be helpful to you

The best thing to do in cases like this is to track down pictures from previous events to get a feel for which particular flavour of black tie it is. It’s so simple for the men. Bearing in mind that you’ll be sitting down most of the time it won’t matter your dress is long or short.

Cross post!

Black tie is absolutely not full length. That is completely incorrect. White tie is full length - black tie is full length or cocktail (not short)

I'd say that dress would be fine for a "black tie" Burns dinner, especially with the addition of some jewellery.

Yes I agree look for any photos on twitter or Facebook from last year. I like that dress though so hopefully it will be suitable.