Sunday Call, and a little crisis
I get to go to work and see patients rather than sitting home with the newspaper (its NYT online, but still) and a cup of tea. Ugh.
A called yesterday to remind me that we are going to this five diamond resort next weekend, where his research paper will be presented in a conference. They have several fancy restaurants, one with a nine course vegetarian degustation menu.
:))!!
Um, what do people wear in such places? The website says 'Jacket required for gentlemen.' Hey, what about the not-so-gentle woman accompanying the gentleman? I've never been to a formal restaurant here ( I know, I know, my education is sadly lacking). My wardrobe consists of two kinds of clothes- those that I wear to work (pants, skirts, shirts, the occasional sweet blouse), and those that I wear to go grocery shopping (denim, cargos, tshirts, casual shirts). Can I get by with dress pants and a girly shirt, or will I need to buy a dress?
Oh dear.
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The only advice I have is be comfortable. Your joy and wisdom will be evident, no matter what you're wearing - no point in feeling all cinched in and miserable.
Shoes would be nice, though. ;) lol -- the kind you can kick off, under the table!
Sounds like it'll be a wonderful weekend for both of you!
are you the type of person who feels distressed if you're under-dressed compared to other people in a certain setting (i'm this kind of person), or are you the type of person who does not tend to feel distressed in such a situation? i would also consider that this is a restaurant, not a function per se, and it'll be filled with people you'll never see again in your life. i think you could lean towards going without a dress. do you have time and energy to go shopping? this could be a nice excuse to go shopping, but i know that can also be stressful. if your work clothes are good enough for the hospital, i'm sure they're good enough for the restaurant! if you do wear them though maybe go with a skirt rather than pants?
I would not buy a dress if it is not something you would normally wear. Comfort - physical and emotional.
nice ideas (though I'd look for them locally rather than ordering at this site - cause they tend to be back ordered a lot) are at Newport-News.com
So go with dressing up your dress pants.
It'll be fine.
We went shopping today. I picked out a Wang shirt and the pager beeped. In the end, we had to leave without trying anything. I did see several pretty skirts, though..very feminine and summery. Thanks!
No dress. Yay!!!
I'd love to wear elegant feminine dresses one day..need to lose ten pounds and find more time. :)
I would suggest a skirt, instead of pants. Wear a jacket to match, and a bright blouse. Add a scarf, if you'd like.
Low-heeled pumps. Take the greatest care with your shoes. If they're uncomfortable, then your evening is ruined.
And jewelryjewelryjewellry!!!
Sorry. I got excited. I am a Jewelry Victim, I have to admit.
I had a major love affair with jewelry around my wedding. So now I have incredible Indian solid gold and precious stone jewelry that will not go with any western outfit.
A prescription for shortsightedness, if you please.
Wow! Your Indian jewellery sounds gorgeous! Couldn't you wear it with a plain black top? I have some Morrocan jewellery which probably looks perfect with the traditional dress but I wear it with plain clothes here and always get compliments on it. Unless it is really over the top royal I think you could wear it here.
Hope you are having fun shopping as I work ..... :-)
Have fun shopping!!