Wear what you have. I think a skirt and blouse are perfectly appropriate for the occasion.

White bloouse and a long black skirt work for me. Basic and both can be worn again.

I think the black skirt and blouse would be perfect for the occasion. If you looking for extra jazz, maybe focus on accessories.

How's your recovery going?

Thanks everyone. That helps. Jannie, I think I will look for a dressy white blouse, I know I will be able to wear that again. And focus on the accessories like Mattie says.
Matti, I am doing good. So good, in fact, that DH and I are thinking of driving down to Gatlinburg for a few days. I really have cabin fever, being stuck in the house for weeks. I have really been taking it easy. I just have to wait and see what the spine specialist says next week about the herniated disk treatment. The Gyn doc has already given her blessing.
Thank you for asking.

If your husband is wearing a suit you might (or might not) be uncomfortable wearing a t-shirt and jeans but it would be appropriate. To balance a suit, I'd suggest something you have that would be "business casual" to business attire. Maybe use a guideline of what you'd wear to a job interview.

Good to hear you are doing so well!! I am officially 4 months post op from my hysterectomy and can't believe how wonderful I feel. I can sure relate to cabin fever. Enjoy the trip!

yeah! glad you are well. And the black skirt sounds great!
accessories! ah... the ONLY thing (wardrobe wise) that I
actually like to shop for! lol

excellent idea on the skirt and nice blouse!! Have fun and glad your recovery is going so well! Enjoy your trip!

I like the black skirt--how about a black and white top with a design in it--like paisley, flowered or something similar. Just get something that you'd be happy wearing again. I have a black and white sort of silky checked blouse with a big ruffle down each side of the front that would go perfect with it. Hardly cost anything at Steinmart. If you have one close try T.J. Max or Marshall's.

If you want a solid top, I think a cream-colored top would be a better choice than white, but that's just me (and I'm certainly not a fashion diva).

If the wedding party is in tuxedos and wedding attire you don't want to go too underdressed.

listen we went to a wedding and reception (about 200+) i saw everything from nice suits and ties like dh to blue jeans and a tee (i kid you not!)

while wating for the banquet room to open, aunt of the bride was dress in ordinary "street clothes", and forgive me, we thought one guest was the hotel hooker with those 5" spiked heels and really really short dress, lol...in fact the moms had changed (they were staying at the hotel we were at) from the dressier clothes to more comfortable low heel shoes and "dancing clothes"

i wore pants and beaded top...it was only the second time and good excuse to wear it again, lol...

"we thought one guest was the hotel hooker"

Ahhhh, that was *you* lookin' at me thataway!

snork!

Ahem.

Black is always beautiful, & white offsets it beautifully.

Thanks everyone. Patti you may be right about the cream vs the white. I am a pale-skinned, freckled redhead and even though i do have a lot of white blouses, I really do not look good in white. And I love Steinmart! I think I will stop in there tomorrow and also there is a TJMAXX in the same shopping center.
I am 60 yrs old, tall, but 30 pounds overweight (recently lost 35, 30 more to go) and busty, I was thinking a print might make me look fatter. I have a cute new top that is a leopard print, but wondered if it would be too much! My DD tells me I dress too much like an old lady, well I am one. Maybe I will pick up a couple tops and have a pre-party fashion show for DH and DD. I appreciate the great ideas!

On the one possibility in 365/(366) that it happened to be your birthday ...

... you could consider wearing your birthday suit.

For a couple of minutes, maybe ... and if you offered that idea to a friend or two (including husband, possibly), I expect that some levity might result.

A laugh a day ... keeps the doctor away.

ole joyful

OJ..... that would clear the room pronto! NOT a pretty sight. Thanks for the chuckle :)

I would wear a patterned blouse or a coloured one. IMO white blouse, black skirt or trousers makes you look too similar to wait staff.

Wow! That was a blast from the past! And thank you Sushipup for the heads up! I wondered what brought an 11 year old thread up.

I have been known to wear anything to a wedding and reception. Skirts, dress's, capris anything you have will be fine. I have very limited clothing for special occasions so you are likely going to see me something more than once LOL. When they said anything you want they do mean that. They want to you at the reception anyway you come.

Yup, the spammer brought it back!