Hi ladies 
so my husband has an office cocktail party tomorrow that I need help getting an outfit together for.
What do I wear? I don’t usually wear dresses and don’t wear sleeveless or form fitting outfits…so I’m totally stuck :(.
Please suggest clothing, shoes and accessory options.
also, what about hair and makeup?
Please help! Looking for a modest look (without being an outcast!). Pictures would be appreciated.
also, can you wear flats or strappy flats instead of heels?
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Ariella Long Lace Fishtail V Neck Dress Navy - House of Fraser
What to wear to cocktail party?
I dont wear sleeveless yet alone such revealing outfits.
Anyone else? Please help!
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Do you have Desi long dress...the long dresses that are in fashion inPakistan. You can wear something like that with tights or pajamas. I think you can wear your flats if they are fancy/party style.
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You can wear whatever shoes you want but most (if not all) women will be wearing heels.
As for dresses….what about stuff like this? Have you looked at various sites under formal dresses?
Adrianna Papell Layered Chiffon & Lace Gown | Nordstrom
J Kara Embellished Chiffon Dress (Petite) | Nordstrom
Adrianna Papell Mixed Media Dress & Jacket | Nordstrom
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These ladies have made some nice suggestions, but my impression of office cocktail parties is less formal than the dresses suggested. Think business attire... Maybe you should try to ask one of your hubby's female coworkers or wife of a coworker what the dress code is.
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I thought people wore this to bed 
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These ladies have made some nice suggestions, but my impression of office cocktail parties is less formal than the dresses suggested. Think business attire... Maybe you should try to ask one of your hubby's female coworkers or wife of a coworker what the dress code is.
Ah good point. She wrote its tomorrow and since its MLK weekend, I assumed it was at a restaurant/hotel etc.
Nabz: Stores like Nordstorm, Dillards, Macys etc. has plenty of choices. Some more formal than others. Based on the location of the party, choose some appropriate. My point in posting these dresses was to show that not all formal dresses show tons of skin. You should be able to find a dress that's long, has 3/4 or long sleeve, and is not tight. Muslimah also gave a good suggestion on asking......if not a female co-worker, simply ask your husband what the women usually wear to these parties. :)
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Thanks for the suggestions. I let my sisters borrow my nice desi outfits that would have worked for this event and don’t have time to get them back 
Hubby did ask coworker and she said any formal above the knee length dress…so that didn’t help!
i bought two dresses just now…one below the knee black belted lace dress that I can wear with dark tights, pumps and accessories and one long flowy black dress with some work on the neckline. I think I can wear flats with this as it’s long and I won’t need tights.
I will try and post pics in a little bit. Which do you think will work better?
Like this but black underneath:
http://i.statigi.com/i/cache/1056x1440/i/leigh-lace-dress-front3.jpg
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^ Post the pics but just by reading what you wrote....if almost all the women are going to be wearing dresses above the knee, then I would suggest wearing the shorter dress w/ tights.
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http://photos.posh24.com/p/1505030/z/scarlett_johansson/scarlett_johansson_black_dress.jpg
like this but floor length and flowy material with work on neckline.
other option is this with black underlay
http://i.statigi.com/i/cache/1056x1440/i/leigh-lace-dress-front3.jpg
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I vote for the shorter lace dress, if you are comfortable doing tights.
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Yea I'd also recommend the shorter dress.
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On what planet? 
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thanks ladies :).
i ended up wearing the knee length lace dress with tights and a fancy cardigan and accessories. glad i did...because most people wore similar outfits :).