Can I wear smart jumpsuit instead of cocktail dress?

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In a quandary and appreciate opinions on this one:

Got my DH's Xmas work do coming up. It's a meal in a 4 star hotel. I was planning to wear a jumpsuit that I've only worn once before and feel really comfortable in. However...my husband has just received an email which stipulates the dress code: it says 'smart dress code- suits or shirt and trousers for men (no jeans or trainers), and cocktail dresses for women. I'll attach photo of my jumpsuit, which is navy blue. Was planning to wear some nice earrings and a little clutch bag to glam it up. Is it smart enough or shall I bite the bullet and buy a dress?

That's fine, and they aren't going to chuck you out for not wearing a dress, 🤣

I would wear the jumpsuit, it is smart trousers not suit or black tie for men so I think you will fit right in. I think they want everyone a bit dressed up and your jumpsuit is great.

Wear the jumpsuit - it's lovely.

They're not really telling women to wear dresses, it's just a guide for how formal they'd like you to dress.

Thank you! I just don't want to stand out for all of the wrong reasons

Absolutely. Glam up your earrings and lippy and you'll have yourself an awesome look.

Personally I don't think the jumpsuit is smart enough for cocktail wear. Imagine the same fabric and style as a dress - it wouldn't be suitable for a cocktail dress. So how does it being a jumpsuit make it any more suitable? It doesn't.

Athough to be honest "shirt and trousers" is hardly cocktail attire either. They sound like a scruffy bunch. You'll probably be the best dressed there, even with the jumpsuit. .

I think it’s lovely. I would wear it dressed up with some nice shoes and jewellery.

I think it's fine! I'd definitely wear it. The fact they've stipulated 'no jeans' makes me think they're only providing a dress code to make sure nobody rocks up in casual clothes.

People probably won't even notice what the bottom half of it looks like. Could easily be a cocktail dress from the top half.

What idiot came up with that dress code? If you can speak to them, l would.

The only down side if the jumpsuit option, is that it can be cold when you go for a wee. Sorry, it’s the practical side of me!

My DD attended a black tie awards dinner last week in a black jumpsuit and she looked lovely. She said her outfit was not out of place looking at why others wore. Go for your jumpsuit.

It'll be fine, if men are wearing a shirt snd trousers then you'll look a lot smarter.

Or you could just wear a shirt and trousers and DH wear a cocktail dress.

If dress code thinks smart is shirt and trousers ( wondering what else men might turn up in now) then it’s acceptable. It’s not black tie but neither is the dress code.

That jumpsuit is lovely. I’d definitely wear it for a black tie dinner.

Yes. It can easily accessorized to dress it up enough.

The jumpsuit is fine.
Btw cocktail dress is not the same as black tie!

@HundredMilesAnHour such a charming post ...

Thank you everyone- you've given me the confidence to wear it with pride