I received an invitation for a party that will be held at a hotel. The invitation says : "Attire: Black and White." What does this means ? Does it mean that it is formal attire (I,e. suit for men and long gown for women) ? Or should it be taken literally, that is, the atture should be black or white or combination?. tks/D.

As far as I know that means formal attire.

Why not call the person that sent the invite just to make sure.

Black and white is a bit vague. :)

I think it's formal wear-- I doubt it's ballgown gear though.

Like Alty said "Why not call the person that sent the invite just to make sure."

Anyway here are some of my ideas:

Women:
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/content/ebiz/monsoon/invt/35225003/35225003_m1.jpg
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:sZlsdZ7GI2phQM:http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/99/41/jennifer-lopez-white-dress-during-marc-jacobs-spring-show.0.0.0x0.463x845.jpeg
http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:UV_lkGmULx_zRM:http://www.thefashiontime.com/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images/2008/11/kate-bosworth-attends-the-2008-glamour-women-of-the-1.jpg

MEN:
http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:gRztDjM9zU2TYM:http://www.aftersix.com/s/i/p/variation_pic_375.jpg
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:TlkYxzRCWQc62M:http://www.menshairstyles.net/d/24693-1/Short%2Btuxedo%2Bhairstyle_001.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y4uaYvbpz4w/SW9Wz4UJzDI/AAAAAAAAD6U/f8Mz-7w467s/s400/66th%2BAnnual%2BGolden%2BGlobe%2BAwards%2B2IyhWmQC a5Zl.jpg

At least this is what I think...


Sarah

I would probably go with black and white even though it means formal tie affair.
I like the top dress in black that Mudster posted

I would probably go with black and white even though it means formal tie affair.
I like the top dress in black that Mudster posted

Huh... that's new!


Sarah

Ooooops it must be my stiffened knuckles doing their own thang a gain! :D

The best would be to go for a semi formal outfit which would be a cocktail dress for the ladies or a suit (not tux) for a man. White house black market would be a perfect store to find some ideas or a dress!