Month: January 2015

Dress Code
Every four years I take a political plunge with the election or re-election of the governor of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Last week, hubby and I attended the newly elected Tom Wolf’s “Let’s Get Started” themed inaugural celebration at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.  Interestingly enough, the governor requested a low key event that not be black-tie but celebratory attire. So what is the dress code for celebratory attire?

Dress Code
Wearing: Vince Camuto faux fur black cape, Teri Jon (old) cocktail dress, Kate Spade evening bag, Wolford Neon 40 black tights, Stuart Weitzman Elegant black satin evening pumps and Portolano long classic leather gloves.

Just when I thought I mastered the attire for black-tie affairs. That someone, Governor Wolf starts confusing matters with the term “celebratory attire.”  What dress code is to appropriate to attend the new governor’s low key historic event?

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