What to wear to dinner?

[Club'nBabySeals]

My husband and I are meeting some friends tomorrow evening at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse (http://www.charliepalmersteak.com/steak_dc/home.html) in D.C....someone here was kind enough to have recommended it a while back when I started a thread about fine dining in D.C.


The website says "business casual"; but it's on Capitol Hill and it's an evening dinner, so my husband was going to wear a gray business suit and tie, and I was planning on a tasteful black cocktail dress (halter style, loose A skirt to the knee). This seemed appropriate to me simply having viewed the website.


One of my friends calls me today and informs me that she's wearing white jeans and a black shirt, while her husband is going to wear some khakis and a polo shirt.



So, having never been there before, I ask those of you who have: Which couple is going to look appropriate, and which are going to look like @zzholes?


Help!

 

[Nickel]

You're always going to be better off being overdressed than underdressed in a situation like this.

 

[RoseRed]

You're always going to be better off being overdressed than underdressed in a situation like this.

 

[greyhound]

I'm with Nickle & Rose....

Looking at the inside of the restaurant from the website, I would go with the suit & black dress.

 

[RoseRed]

Be sure to post pics. You sound like a handsome couple!

 

[usagent]

Dress up but fly commando

 

[jenbengen]

I'd stick with what you chose to wear. Being where it is located, you will certainly not be the only ones dressed nicely. I think you made the right choice.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

My husband and I are meeting some friends tomorrow evening at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse (http://www.charliepalmersteak.com/steak_dc/home.html) in D.C....someone here was kind enough to have recommended it a while back when I started a thread about fine dining in D.C.

The website says "business casual"; but it's on Capitol Hill and it's an evening dinner, so my husband was going to wear a gray business suit and tie, and I was planning on a tasteful black cocktail dress (halter style, loose A skirt to the knee). This seemed appropriate to me simply having viewed the website.

One of my friends calls me today and informs me that she's wearing white jeans and a black shirt, while her husband is going to wear some khakis and a polo shirt.

So, having never been there before, I ask those of you who have: Which couple is going to look appropriate, and which are going to look like @zzholes?

Help!

Hey, bring me a buffalo wing would ya?

 

[kbeachcat123]

The website says "business casual"; but it's on Capitol Hill and it's an evening dinner, so my husband was going to wear a gray business suit and tie, and I was planning on a tasteful black cocktail dress (halter style, loose A skirt to the knee). This seemed appropriate to me simply having viewed the website.


One of my friends calls me today and informs me that she's wearing white jeans and a black shirt, while her husband is going to wear some khakis and a polo shirt.



It sounds like it is professional casual. I think the black dress would be appropriate, but keep it casual (no flashy jewelry or fancy hairdo). Keep it nice and simple, don't overdo, but, I DO recommend:

Upon arrival, scope out the surroundings. In case your friend underestimated that formality of the event, I would bring a dressier/fancier pair of shoes and nicer jewelry (and quickie makeup) that you can quickly change in the car, or just-in-case you want to go to a ritzier place.

Have fun!!!.

 

[vraiblonde]

Which couple is going to look appropriate, and which are going to look like @zzholes?

You two will be slightly overdressed and your friends will look like bums.

The guys should wear slacks, a shirt and tie (no jacket). The ladies should wear a pair of dressy slacks or a long casual skirt and a nice blouse.

But if you want to dress up and make a night of it, wear the suit and dress. You won't be the only ones there dressed up like that, but your friend WILL be the only one in jeans.

 

[CableChick]

So.............. how was it???

 

[Club'nBabySeals]

It went well.

Vrai was right...my husband and I were a tad on the dressier end of the scale, while our friends looked like low-rent yokels. Most of the other patrons were in dress slacks with a button down shirt and tie, or casual dresses.


The food was yummy, yummy...although I was slightly annoyed that they only feature American wines. I had the Kobe beef, and my husband had the Australian wagyu. They sure know how to serve a cut of meat there.



Thanks for the help, ladies!

 

[RoseRed]

It went well.

Vrai was right...my husband and I were a tad on the dressier end of the scale, while our friends looked like low-rent yokels. Most of the other patrons were in dress slacks with a button down shirt and tie, or casual dresses.


The food was yummy, yummy...although I was slightly annoyed that they only feature American wines. I had the Kobe beef, and my husband had the Australian wagyu. They sure know how to serve a cut of meat there.



Thanks for the help, ladies!

Excellent!