Is this swing dress appropriate?

Is this swing dress too summery to wear to an upcoming formal dinner?

https://prettykittyfashion.co.uk/products/chocolate-brown-and-white-polka-dot-50s-audrey-swing-dress?variant=16216141332529&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAiA_omPBhBBEiwAcg7smaO7abHz2z7pz-xsXWwOBcytNxmRENDttSjh-d-7EeAz6A-_0tCgrxoC61wQAvD_BwE

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Reply 1

username5895181

The cut is lovely but the pattern, not too sure about polka.
Up to you, there's no dresscode right?

Reply 2

Fruli

Original post by Thrownawaye

The cut is lovely but the pattern, not too sure about polka.
Up to you, there's no dresscode right?

No dress code. What are your reservations about the polkadots?

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Reply 3

username5895181

Original post by Fruli

No dress code. What are your reservations about the polkadots?

Just personal taste but other than that, enjoy your look :h:

Reply 4

black tea

This is more of a cocktail dress than a formal dinner dress

Reply 5

Fruli

Original post by black tea

This is more of a cocktail dress than a formal dinner dress

I take your point. What about this dress?

https://www.axparis.com/products/blue-lace-long-sleeved-midi-dress?variant=13404618784812

Reply 6

yellowbuttercup

both the dresses are lovely :smile:

Reply 7

Fruli

Original post by yellowbuttercup

both the dresses are lovely :smile:

Thanks. Would you say inappropriate for a formal gala dinner with no dress code set?

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Reply 8

Sohello

Imo the second ones better

Reply 9

threeportdrift

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Original post by Fruli

Thanks. Would you say inappropriate for a formal gala dinner with no dress code set?

They are both fine, but be aware 'formal' often means covering your shoulders (I can't remember the exact rules, but you may be able to google), so take a wrap with either, that you can ditch if everyone else has bare shoulders.

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Reply 10

5hyl33n

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Original post by Fruli

That’s a lovely dress. Have you considered pairing it with a blazer?

Reply 11

Slx.24

Original post by Fruli

I take your point. What about this dress?

https://www.axparis.com/products/blue-lace-long-sleeved-midi-dress?variant=13404618784812

Yhh that's soooo good ngl. Would be amazing esp in a formal dinner setting 💯

Reply 12

Fruli

Original post by 5hyl33n

That’s a lovely dress. Have you considered pairing it with a blazer?

Thanks. No I hadn't considered that. Thanks for the tip.

Reply 13

Fruli

Original post by threeportdrift

They are bot fine, but be aware 'formal' often means covering your shoulders (I can't remember the exact rules, but you may be able to google), so take a wrap with either, that you can ditch if everyone else has bare shoulders.

Thanks.

Reply 14

black tea

Original post by Fruli

I take your point. What about this dress?

https://www.axparis.com/products/blue-lace-long-sleeved-midi-dress?variant=13404618784812

This is more appropriate but I would suggest covering up your shoulders

Reply 15

Fruli

Still on the Polka. I do love Polkadots.

How does this look:

https://www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/cutie-london/short-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-polka-dot-green?locale=en-GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY-PBhCNARIsABcz770t_sc38D4vt_KKPLpcucwzhg6tGuPFIjBeE1L76Pc5Jj9LDInvs9gaAmfHEALw_wcB

Reply 16

5hyl33n

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Original post by Fruli

I’m not sure I like the fitting of that. :frown:

Polka dots are nice though, I agree!

Reply 17

black tea

Original post by Fruli

I like this one, but I think the material looks a little bit plain for a formal event, though you could dress it up with accessories or a smart blazer

Reply 18

Fruli

Original post by black tea

I like this one, but I think the material looks a little bit plain for a formal event, though you could dress it up with accessories or a smart blazer

Thanks.

It turns out the event is not that formal. It's just a gala dinner.

Reply 19

Surnia

If I heard the words 'gala dinner' I'd definitely be dressing up, and I bet other people will. Think along the lines of the blue dress, and sensible advice going given on covering shoulders. Don't go too short either, even if it's 'not that fornal'. Nothing higher than on the knee.