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Old 07-05-2009, 12:35 PM
eleanorigby eleanorigby is offline
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How Dressy is Harry Caray's

I am attending a reception (for ALA) there soon and want to know how gussied up I need to get. I wouldn't dream of jeans, but are we talking formal cocktail attire or can I "get away with" a silky blouse/slacks etc?




Can you tell I don't get out much? Any help is appreciated.
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Old 07-05-2009, 09:57 PM
Ed Zotti Ed Zotti is offline
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It's a nice place but not formal. Blouse and slacks should be fine.
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Old 07-08-2009, 03:37 PM
C K Dexter Haven C K Dexter Haven is offline
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Last time I was there, there were plenty of people in jeans, but if you're at a formal reception, I agree with Ed. Slacks and nice blouse will do fine.
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:46 PM
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Rigs, tight fitting slacks, low cut blouse. Run it by me first, so's you know it's all good, m'kay?


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Old 07-09-2009, 07:38 PM
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Rigs, tight fitting slacks, low cut blouse. Run it by me first, so's you know it's all good, m'kay?


Yep, I'll get right on that....

Ta, all--now I just need a dressy blouse and slacks. Augh--this is WHY I never go out. I can't stand fussy clothes.
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:27 PM
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Trust me. Harry isn't going to care.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:47 PM
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Trust me. Harry isn't going to care.
Holy Cow!


No kidding. I actually wouldn't care if Harry cared--- I care.
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