Retirement Party

B.,

Sorry....this isn't about Military moms or Military wives....you need to know what to wear to a party. A retirement party is just like any other retirement party. The difference? There will be people there in military uniform.

Personally? I would go shopping when I got there. Weather is different in Arizona than Ohio.

She already told you what she was wearing...nice jeans and a nice top. Don't make it complicated. Use the KISS Method - Keep It Simple Silly.

Why not wait until you get to Arizona and use that as an excuse for some girl time shopping with your sil. It would be some time away for both of you and she could say "That's perfect" or "That's too casual/dressed up".

Your title doesn't match your question at all.

Try a pair of those blue jeans with a lot of bling on the butt. You can wear either a nice tank top with a blingy infinity scarf, or a sleeveless A-line top tucked just under the bra line. Throw on a nice pair of sexy sandals and a great pedicure and you will look dressy, casual and awesome!

I'm not a military mom, but I will weigh in. When I hear "nice jeans and a nice top" I think dark wash designer jeans and a semi-fancy top from White House Black Market. Are these tops that you are bringing something you would wear to a bar? I guess that's the kind of dressy casual that I would be going for.

I like the suggestion of shopping once you get there.

As far as what to wear to a military retirement, I think it really depends on the people. Is it the official retirement ceremony? Or is it the party the retiree and the wife are throwing to celebrate? If is the first, those are more formal than casual. If it's the second, then whatever your sister says will work.

do military moms wear different dressy/casual tops than non-military moms?
khairete
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