What is exactly "garden party" attire for a woman?

[BlackVelvetElvis]

Will I have to hit the dreaded mall?

[flowomo]

1. Walrus and Dylan's shoes, of course:

I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same

CHORUS
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself

People came from miles around, everyone was there
Yoko brought her walrus, there was magic in the air
'n' over in the corner, much to my surprise
Mr. Hughes hid in Dylan's shoes wearing his disguise

CHORUS

lott-in-dah-dah-dah, lot-in-dah-dah-dah

Played them all the old songs, thought that's why they came
No one heard the music, we didn't look the same
I said hello to "Mary Lou", she belongs to me
When I sang a song about a honky-tonk, it was time to leave

CHORUS

lot-dah-dah-dah (lot-dah-dah-dah)
lot-in-dah-dah-dah

Someone opened up a closet door and out stepped Johnny B. Goode
Playing guitar like a-ringin' a bell and lookin' like he should
If you gotta play at garden parties, I wish you a lotta luck
But if memories were all I sang, I rather drive a truck

CHORUS

[Dookus]

2. generally

a light-fabric, light-colored or pastel dress, mid-length. Something nice, but not formal.

[Demobrat]

3. A nice long(er) skirt,

tee shirt and sandals should do it.

[SoCalDem]

4. Google saysssssss

pictures of garden parties show all kinds of attire.. Wear flat shoes though.. Heels in grass ..uh oh..sprained ankle waiting to happen..

I second the idea of a longish cotton skirt, with a casual top.. maybe a straw hat (in case it's a hot sunny day)..

You probably have plenty of things to wear.. Just no jeans or shorts..

edited to add.. Do not use perfume.. Insects are attracted to it..

[MichaelHarris]

5. Light, breezy, sheer

and the address where it will be worn

[roguevalley]

6. nice summery dress. gloves and purse that match. Shoes that match

if you can. Nice hat.

[matcom]

7. well, since i am newly gay, i am now an expert

lacey pink dress and a flowered hat

oh and gloves....white satin gloves

[BlackVelvetElvis]

11. Is that what you'd wear Matcom?

Boy, once you go gay, you REALLY go all out!

[matcom]

14. its this gay marriage thing!

i have already painted my nails and my house is full of nude statues of greek Gods.

you should just SEE how Zeus is HUNG in my living room!

[BlackVelvetElvis]

15. Did you paint his nails too?

[matcom]

19. well, i painted SOMETHING

this gay thing is WONDERFUL!

[BlackVelvetElvis]

21. Isn't it FUN?

I'm so glad you're gay now.
BTW-I'm gay.

[MichaelHarris]

16. you could always go with the old standby, the little black dress

[Whitacre D_WI]

8. Nude.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

10. Yeah, but what about the hat?

[Whitacre D_WI]

12. A flower tucked behind the ear should suffice.

[lil-petunia]

9. See Kerry's daughter

I think her dress, but flimsier, shorter and lower cut would work for almost any party.

[SoCalDem]

13. Don't wear what this guy's wearing

[MichaelHarris]

17. I have to have those glasses n/t

[indigobusiness]

18. This would be a hit.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

20. Good god.

Hasn't she heard of a black slip?

[aljones]

22. Think easter outfit!!

Think julia roberts in pretty woman at the polo match
Think the women at the Kentucky derby
Think the queen of England!

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