Tacky Ball - Need outfit suggestions

[Anonymous]

I was invited to a gala out of town this coming weekend. The invitation reads:

"Tacky-formal attire desired, but normal formal is also admired."

Suggestions please!

[Anonymous]

I have never heard of this. Wear what you want, it doesn't sound like anyone will notice. I would not go out and splurge on something for this.

[Anonymous]

Sounds fun! Have any old bridesmaid dresses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of this. Wear what you want, it doesn't sound like anyone will notice. I would not go out and splurge on something for this.

You sound like a fun one

[Anonymous]

bright colors, clashing accessories, etc. think helena bonham carter at the oscars. wear something fun.

[Anonymous]

You could look at vintage and thrift stores for something 70's or 80's. I have a rather fabulous disco-formal dress from the 70's or 80's. It looks like something Joan Collins would have worn on Dynasty. I bought it for a costume party and kind of wish I had a reason to wear it again.

[Anonymous]

You must buy a bottle of aqua-net and starch parts of your hair--80s style.

and

A pair of colored stockings to go with your ball gown.

[Anonymous]

If you don't want to spend a lot, look at halloween princess costumes. They are on sale right now. Here's Glenda the Good Witch, which might do:

http://www.halloweenexpress.com/glinda-costume-p-12981.html

[Anonymous]

maybe check the juniors department

[Anonymous]

here's a tacky one from macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=536880&CategoryID=42738#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D323

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:here's a tacky one from macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=536880&CategoryID=42738#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D323

ooo and this too

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/XSolutionsDHTML.aspx?DeptID=71275&CatID=81004&TrendID=belle&cmAMS_T=XGN&cmAMS_C=FEATURE&CmCatId=71275|80997&mscssid=66769e8d088f9433fbe20df4d40c49a31xMnVNoV5a3oxMnVNoV5a3W200B8B4201C4171A24E9760A8B529E9B738D1108321

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here's a tacky one from macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=536880&CategoryID=42738#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D323

ooo and this too

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/XSolutionsDHTML.aspx?DeptID=71275&CatID=81004&TrendID=belle&cmAMS_T=XGN&cmAMS_C=FEATURE&CmCatId=71275|80997&mscssid=66769e8d088f9433fbe20df4d40c49a31xMnVNoV5a3oxMnVNoV5a3W200B8B4201C4171A24E9760A8B529E9B738D1108321

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1ac14f9&DeptID=71275&CatID=80997&SO=0&Ne=4294957900+5+585+3+11+1031+18+904+833+949&NOffset=2&shopperType=G&N=4294934853&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN3&cmAMS_C=MERCHA&cmAMS_Z=XGN3TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=71275|80997

JC Penny has a lot

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:here's a tacky one from macy's:

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=536880&CategoryID=42738#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D323

ooo and this too

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/XSolutionsDHTML.aspx?DeptID=71275&CatID=81004&TrendID=belle&cmAMS_T=XGN&cmAMS_C=FEATURE&CmCatId=71275|80997&mscssid=66769e8d088f9433fbe20df4d40c49a31xMnVNoV5a3oxMnVNoV5a3W200B8B4201C4171A24E9760A8B529E9B738D1108321

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1ac14f9&DeptID=71275&CatID=80997&SO=0&Ne=4294957900+5+585+3+11+1031+18+904+833+949&NOffset=2&shopperType=G&N=4294934853&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN3&cmAMS_C=MERCHA&cmAMS_Z=XGN3TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=71275|80997

JC Penny has a lot

Ok, maybe I'm just tacky but I love that last one.

[Anonymous]

I posted it and I like it too! It Is perfectly tacky enough to be quite stylish.

[Anonymous]

Any time you see the words "strapless, rusching, asymetrical side ruffles and polyester" all in one single dress description you know you have a winner . . .