Dress to impress?

We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The invitation
says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or is it
open to interpretation?

We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The invitation
says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or is it
open to interpretation?

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
I one time had a co–worker who wore a tux to work (just for fun, he
was a character)... we were duly impressed.
––
Visit... http://sneakers.pair.com/

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
I one time had a co–worker who wore a tux to work (just for fun, he
was a character)... we were duly impressed.
––
Visit... http://sneakers.pair.com/

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
I one time had a co–worker who wore a tux to work (just for fun, he
was a character)... we were duly impressed.
––
Visit... http://sneakers.pair.com/

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
I one time had a co–worker who wore a tux to work (just for fun, he
was a character)... we were duly impressed.
––
Visit... http://sneakers.pair.com/

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
––
Korbin Dallas
The name was changed to protect the guilty.

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
––
Korbin Dallas
The name was changed to protect the guilty.

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
––
Korbin Dallas
The name was changed to protect the guilty.

On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
––
Korbin Dallas
The name was changed to protect the guilty.

"Mike and Susan" <MikeSu...@NOSPAMheard.com> wrote in message
news:118ii17s67t2...@corp.supernews.com...
Why not call the club and see if they have any dress rules? At some men
must wear coat and tie for certain occasions. What time is the event?
My husband would wear a jacket no matter when it was held but would
possibly not wear a tie if it was in the morning and seemed to be a
casual event.
Audrey

"Mike and Susan" <MikeSu...@NOSPAMheard.com> wrote in message
news:118ii17s67t2...@corp.supernews.com...
Why not call the club and see if they have any dress rules? At some men
must wear coat and tie for certain occasions. What time is the event?
My husband would wear a jacket no matter when it was held but would
possibly not wear a tie if it was in the morning and seemed to be a
casual event.
Audrey

"Mike and Susan" <MikeSu...@NOSPAMheard.com> wrote in message
news:118ii17s67t2...@corp.supernews.com...
Why not call the club and see if they have any dress rules? At some men
must wear coat and tie for certain occasions. What time is the event?
My husband would wear a jacket no matter when it was held but would
possibly not wear a tie if it was in the morning and seemed to be a
casual event.
Audrey

"Mike and Susan" <MikeSu...@NOSPAMheard.com> wrote in message
news:118ii17s67t2...@corp.supernews.com...
Why not call the club and see if they have any dress rules? At some men
must wear coat and tie for certain occasions. What time is the event?
My husband would wear a jacket no matter when it was held but would
possibly not wear a tie if it was in the morning and seemed to be a
casual event.
Audrey

In article <aiii81ht7uie8bvi71nrcm0med1hqug...@4ax.com>,
c.l.per...@SPAMBOTS_DIEatt.net says...
Heh. I once dated a guy I met at a summer dance – he was wearing a tux
jacket and dress shirt, bow tie, plaid bermuda shorts and sneakers.
Really got my attention (in a positive way). Plus, besides being really
reall cute, he was also going for his PhD in Chemistry. Didn't work out
between us though, sigh.
––
Debbie the Dogged das at spamcop dot net
"Poodles are space aliens who think they've disguised
themselves as dogs." – Paghat the Ratgirl

In article <aiii81ht7uie8bvi71nrcm0med1hqug...@4ax.com>,
c.l.per...@SPAMBOTS_DIEatt.net says...
Heh. I once dated a guy I met at a summer dance – he was wearing a tux
jacket and dress shirt, bow tie, plaid bermuda shorts and sneakers.
Really got my attention (in a positive way). Plus, besides being really
reall cute, he was also going for his PhD in Chemistry. Didn't work out
between us though, sigh.
––
Debbie the Dogged das at spamcop dot net
"Poodles are space aliens who think they've disguised
themselves as dogs." – Paghat the Ratgirl

In article <aiii81ht7uie8bvi71nrcm0med1hqug...@4ax.com>,
c.l.per...@SPAMBOTS_DIEatt.net says...
Heh. I once dated a guy I met at a summer dance – he was wearing a tux
jacket and dress shirt, bow tie, plaid bermuda shorts and sneakers.
Really got my attention (in a positive way). Plus, besides being really
reall cute, he was also going for his PhD in Chemistry. Didn't work out
between us though, sigh.
––
Debbie the Dogged das at spamcop dot net
"Poodles are space aliens who think they've disguised
themselves as dogs." – Paghat the Ratgirl

In article <aiii81ht7uie8bvi71nrcm0med1hqug...@4ax.com>,
c.l.per...@SPAMBOTS_DIEatt.net says...
Heh. I once dated a guy I met at a summer dance – he was wearing a tux
jacket and dress shirt, bow tie, plaid bermuda shorts and sneakers.
Really got my attention (in a positive way). Plus, besides being really
reall cute, he was also going for his PhD in Chemistry. Didn't work out
between us though, sigh.
––
Debbie the Dogged das at spamcop dot net
"Poodles are space aliens who think they've disguised
themselves as dogs." – Paghat the Ratgirl

"Korbin Dallas" <korbindal...@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.05.17.02.17.44.900...@dodgeit.com...
| On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
|| > We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The
invitation
| > says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or
is it
| > open to interpretation?
|| For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
|| ––
| Korbin Dallas
| The name was changed to protect the guilty.
|Agreed, I would treat this as if it was going to Temple. If
completely unsure why not call the family and ask how they prefer and
as Audrey suggested the Country Club would also have an idea.

"Korbin Dallas" <korbindal...@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.05.17.02.17.44.900...@dodgeit.com...
| On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
|| > We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The
invitation
| > says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or
is it
| > open to interpretation?
|| For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
|| ––
| Korbin Dallas
| The name was changed to protect the guilty.
|Agreed, I would treat this as if it was going to Temple. If
completely unsure why not call the family and ask how they prefer and
as Audrey suggested the Country Club would also have an idea.

"Korbin Dallas" <korbindal...@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.05.17.02.17.44.900...@dodgeit.com...
| On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
|| > We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The
invitation
| > says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or
is it
| > open to interpretation?
|| For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
|| ––
| Korbin Dallas
| The name was changed to protect the guilty.
|Agreed, I would treat this as if it was going to Temple. If
completely unsure why not call the family and ask how they prefer and
as Audrey suggested the Country Club would also have an idea.

"Korbin Dallas" <korbindal...@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.05.17.02.17.44.900...@dodgeit.com...
| On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:25:03 –0500, Mike and Susan wrote:
|| > We were invited to a Bat Mitzvah party at a country club. The
invitation
| > says "Dress to Impress." Does that mean a suit and tie for men? Or
is it
| > open to interpretation?
|| For a Bat Mitzvah I would wear a suit and tie.
|| ––
| Korbin Dallas
| The name was changed to protect the guilty.
|Agreed, I would treat this as if it was going to Temple. If
completely unsure why not call the family and ask how they prefer and
as Audrey suggested the Country Club would also have an idea.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
I would say that proper dress for men in this case is a suit and tie.
I would dress appropriately for the occasion––the Bat Mitzvah––and not
worry at all about the stupid (IMO) designation on the invitation or
what the venue is.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
I would say that proper dress for men in this case is a suit and tie.
I would dress appropriately for the occasion––the Bat Mitzvah––and not
worry at all about the stupid (IMO) designation on the invitation or
what the venue is.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
I would say that proper dress for men in this case is a suit and tie.
I would dress appropriately for the occasion––the Bat Mitzvah––and not
worry at all about the stupid (IMO) designation on the invitation or
what the venue is.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
I would say that proper dress for men in this case is a suit and tie.
I would dress appropriately for the occasion––the Bat Mitzvah––and not
worry at all about the stupid (IMO) designation on the invitation or
what the venue is.

jjjjjuliep wrote:
not
I would take *dress to impress* to mean that invitees should wear their
dressiest clothes appropriate to the time of day. (Like Julie, I don't
like the designation. But I'll be charitable and suggest that the Bat
Mitzvah girl's family wanted to give people leeway in case they didn't
own a particular designation of clothing. Which is not to suggest that
Julie is not charitable as well, for the record.) A jacket and tie
would definitely be appropriate for men. But if you're not sure, check
with the family.
I'll note that *what is appropriate for a Bat Mitzvah* is widely
variable. For example, my niece will be Bat Mitzvah at a Reform temple
in a few months. About half the women there will be wearing pants, all
(except me) will carry purses, and none will wear hats. Their dress
will be appropriate. Shortly afterwards, a neighbor of ours will
become a Bat Mitzvah at an Orthodox shul. I would be shocked to see a
single woman in pants or with a purse; only the unmarried women will
have their hair uncovered. Attire that would be completely appropriate
at my niece's Bat Mitzvah would be inappropriate at the neighbor's.
Which is why it's never a bad idea to check with the family.
Barbara

jjjjjuliep wrote:
not
I would take *dress to impress* to mean that invitees should wear their
dressiest clothes appropriate to the time of day. (Like Julie, I don't
like the designation. But I'll be charitable and suggest that the Bat
Mitzvah girl's family wanted to give people leeway in case they didn't
own a particular designation of clothing. Which is not to suggest that
Julie is not charitable as well, for the record.) A jacket and tie
would definitely be appropriate for men. But if you're not sure, check
with the family.
I'll note that *what is appropriate for a Bat Mitzvah* is widely
variable. For example, my niece will be Bat Mitzvah at a Reform temple
in a few months. About half the women there will be wearing pants, all
(except me) will carry purses, and none will wear hats. Their dress
will be appropriate. Shortly afterwards, a neighbor of ours will
become a Bat Mitzvah at an Orthodox shul. I would be shocked to see a
single woman in pants or with a purse; only the unmarried women will
have their hair uncovered. Attire that would be completely appropriate
at my niece's Bat Mitzvah would be inappropriate at the neighbor's.
Which is why it's never a bad idea to check with the family.
Barbara

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
My guess is that this means a suit and tie for most of the men, and a
suit or blazer–and–khakis combo with collarless shirt/light silk or
linen sweater/heavy silk or linen tee–shirt for the men who absolutely
LOATHE wearing ties.
My husband, who absolutely LOATHES wearing a tie, would wear a mocha
linen blazer, pale taupe linen pants, and a collarless silk shirt to
an event like this. I wish he would wear a tie more, but he hates it.
He did wear one for our wedding, though...
T.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
My guess is that this means a suit and tie for most of the men, and a
suit or blazer–and–khakis combo with collarless shirt/light silk or
linen sweater/heavy silk or linen tee–shirt for the men who absolutely
LOATHE wearing ties.
My husband, who absolutely LOATHES wearing a tie, would wear a mocha
linen blazer, pale taupe linen pants, and a collarless silk shirt to
an event like this. I wish he would wear a tie more, but he hates it.
He did wear one for our wedding, though...
T.

jjjjjuliep wrote:
not
I would take *dress to impress* to mean that invitees should wear their
dressiest clothes appropriate to the time of day. (Like Julie, I don't
like the designation. But I'll be charitable and suggest that the Bat
Mitzvah girl's family wanted to give people leeway in case they didn't
own a particular designation of clothing. Which is not to suggest that
Julie is not charitable as well, for the record.) A jacket and tie
would definitely be appropriate for men. But if you're not sure, check
with the family.
I'll note that *what is appropriate for a Bat Mitzvah* is widely
variable. For example, my niece will be Bat Mitzvah at a Reform temple
in a few months. About half the women there will be wearing pants, all
(except me) will carry purses, and none will wear hats. Their dress
will be appropriate. Shortly afterwards, a neighbor of ours will
become a Bat Mitzvah at an Orthodox shul. I would be shocked to see a
single woman in pants or with a purse; only the unmarried women will
have their hair uncovered. Attire that would be completely appropriate
at my niece's Bat Mitzvah would be inappropriate at the neighbor's.
Which is why it's never a bad idea to check with the family.
Barbara

jjjjjuliep wrote:
not
I would take *dress to impress* to mean that invitees should wear their
dressiest clothes appropriate to the time of day. (Like Julie, I don't
like the designation. But I'll be charitable and suggest that the Bat
Mitzvah girl's family wanted to give people leeway in case they didn't
own a particular designation of clothing. Which is not to suggest that
Julie is not charitable as well, for the record.) A jacket and tie
would definitely be appropriate for men. But if you're not sure, check
with the family.
I'll note that *what is appropriate for a Bat Mitzvah* is widely
variable. For example, my niece will be Bat Mitzvah at a Reform temple
in a few months. About half the women there will be wearing pants, all
(except me) will carry purses, and none will wear hats. Their dress
will be appropriate. Shortly afterwards, a neighbor of ours will
become a Bat Mitzvah at an Orthodox shul. I would be shocked to see a
single woman in pants or with a purse; only the unmarried women will
have their hair uncovered. Attire that would be completely appropriate
at my niece's Bat Mitzvah would be inappropriate at the neighbor's.
Which is why it's never a bad idea to check with the family.
Barbara

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
My guess is that this means a suit and tie for most of the men, and a
suit or blazer–and–khakis combo with collarless shirt/light silk or
linen sweater/heavy silk or linen tee–shirt for the men who absolutely
LOATHE wearing ties.
My husband, who absolutely LOATHES wearing a tie, would wear a mocha
linen blazer, pale taupe linen pants, and a collarless silk shirt to
an event like this. I wish he would wear a tie more, but he hates it.
He did wear one for our wedding, though...
T.

Mike and Susan wrote:
invitation
it
My guess is that this means a suit and tie for most of the men, and a
suit or blazer–and–khakis combo with collarless shirt/light silk or
linen sweater/heavy silk or linen tee–shirt for the men who absolutely
LOATHE wearing ties.
My husband, who absolutely LOATHES wearing a tie, would wear a mocha
linen blazer, pale taupe linen pants, and a collarless silk shirt to
an event like this. I wish he would wear a tie more, but he hates it.
He did wear one for our wedding, though...
T.