Our Annual Memorial Day Weekend Black Tie Event in Hershey is Back

Our annual Memorial Day weekend black tie event in Hershey is back.

Perfect for Back Tie Event, this Teri Jon Taffeta Shirt Dress Gown

We all know the 2020 coronavirus public health pandemic derailed many social gatherings. That pause restricted planning a soiree we’ve attended for 30 years, so no dinner dances in 2020 – 2022—nevertheless, our annual Memorial Day weekend black tie event in Hershey is back.

Certain materials scream black-tie, taffeta is one.

In March this year, the WHO officially ended the COVID-19 health emergency status. So it’s back to normal for regularly scheduled activities. However, most people resume small gatherings much sooner.

Attorney Trent Hargrove being introduced at the annual Club 21 black-tie at Hershey Lodge over Memorial Day weekend,

Hubby joined the professional men’s social organization The Club Twenty-One in 1993. This organization has a rich history of professional men in central Pennsylvania since its beginning in 1946. The group started when minorities were denied the opportunity to eat and meet in restaurants.

Hargrove table at annual black tie event in Hershey

Eligible professional Black men must receive an invitation and acceptance by vote to join the organization, which is limited to twenty-one men at all times. The twenty-one men plan their social event of the year, the annual dinner dance in Hershey, always the Saturday before Memorial Day.

The Club Twenty One 2023 Invite

Times are changing; for the first time, we received a digital invite instead of a mailed printed invitation. The younger new members suggested each member be introduced by walking to their theme song playing. My husband’s choice, Shaft🤣

Teri Jon Long Gown for Black Tie Event

I don’t consider myself a stylist, but I routinely get questions about what to wear to a black-tie event. A black tie typically means formal; for a man, it means a tuxedo, but it can mean different things for a woman; traditionally, it means a floor-length gown.
And please don’t wear a long dress or sundress; these styles typically scream a relaxed occasion.

Amp up your accessories for Black Tie events

Don’t forget to amp up your accessories, including purses, shoes, and jewelry; a formal occasion is not an everyday look.

Headed to annual black tie event in Hershey

One great benefit of routinely attending formal/black tie events is building a wardrobe of choices. It’s okay to repeat or have gowns already owned altered by a seamstress/tailor for a new look.

The Hargroves's at the annual black tie event in Hershey, The Club 21 Dinner dance

Once I have the date for a significant social event, in addition to my regularly scheduled beauty appointments, The planner that I am, I slot additional time for the special occasion for manicures, hair, facials, and alterations for my gown.

Teri Jon Gown

Teri Jon is my go-to for classic fit and style. As a vertically challenged and pear-shaped individual, I know I can always find an aline silhouette to compliment my body.

I hope your unofficial start to summer is going great and you have travel plans.

Eugenia, Age of Grace