Black and White Ball Attire Questions - Post them here

[boots01]

hmm...  hot topic has several kinds of boots.  could you get a pic of them or maybe find them on their website and post a link?

[steinxkid]

hmm...  hot topic has several kinds of boots.  could you get a pic of them or maybe find them on their website and post a link?

heres the web link: http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Shoes/Boots/Nana-Black-Overlay-Pole-Climber-Boot-307940.jsp

[boots01]

hmm...  well, on a personal level, i love the boots, but because they're lace up, i wouldn't really consider them formal.  however, i think that maybe they can work, depending on the dress.  they are kinda a tough call because boots in general aren't exactly formal but it depends on the boot and the outfit. 

[steinxkid]

ok well i'll just bring a pair of heels just in case. :(

[morgaine]

Umm...is this alright?

http://media.photobucket.com/image/tianzi/CodeGeassFan_21/Tianzi/05cf233a7e21439cd033d2ecba9772d7.jpg?o=228

[boots01]

kanna, that should be fine.

[boots01]

ok well i'll just bring a pair of heels just in case. :(

this is a good idea in general - having a back up plan.  come by one of the lessons if you have questions and we can give a yay or nay on an outfit

[Cosplay Cyborg]

I have some questions....

Firstly, are there designated dance partners for the more "proper" dances at the B&W Ball? If so, am I allowed to bring my dance partner with me?

Secondly, would a "formal version" of a specific character be acceptable? For example, I wanted to make a "formal Mokuba Kaiba" from YuGiOh, so I would probably have Mokuba's hairstyle and possibly the card pendant and a few other things that make him look like the character?

Thirdly, more in regards to the "Bring your own partner" business... My partner wanted to wear this, but I'm not entirely sure if the girl's dress is formal enough:   http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/lilzanchan/rinlen_adolescence.jpg

Forth...ly...? That sounded weird... >___< What kinds of dances will there be? I wanted to know in case I decide on a certain pair of shoes versus a different pair of shoes. One cosplay will have dress shoes but the other would have boots so... anything that can help would be appreciated.

Ah, and since people asked what kinda boots someone else had, I'll describe the ones I have since well... My camera's busted right now.

They are black, calf-length boots with zip-up sides. The zippers are not visible when zipped and they have a gold buckle with two leather straps. They're not as detailed as boots from Hot Topic are, and to me they look rather plain, so I wanted to ask just to be sure. Thanks!

And thanks again for the help. I'm sorry for the onslaught of questions just two days before con. ^^;

- Cy

[boots01]

Firstly, are there designated dance partners for the more "proper" dances at the B&W Ball? If so, am I allowed to bring my dance partner with me?

the ball is a social ball which means that there are no designated partners.  we encourage people to dance with as many people as possible.  this isn't to say you can't have a partner, but don't dance with only them all night.

Secondly, would a "formal version" of a specific character be acceptable? For example, I wanted to make a "formal Mokuba Kaiba" from YuGiOh, so I would probably have Mokuba's hairstyle and possibly the card pendant and a few other things that make him look like the character?

yes, formal versions of cosplay are fine and encouraged

Thirdly, more in regards to the "Bring your own partner" business... My partner wanted to wear this, but I'm not entirely sure if the girl's dress is formal enough:   http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h249/lilzanchan/rinlen_adolescence.jpg

i think her dress would be fine though i can't see the bottom

Forth...ly...? That sounded weird... >___< What kinds of dances will there be? I wanted to know in case I decide on a certain pair of shoes versus a different pair of shoes. One cosplay will have dress shoes but the other would have boots so... anything that can help would be appreciated.

you can expect pretty much any and every kind of ballroom dance style music

Ah, and since people asked what kinda boots someone else had, I'll describe the ones I have since well... My camera's busted right now.

They are black, calf-length boots with zip-up sides. The zippers are not visible when zipped and they have a gold buckle with two leather straps. They're not as detailed as boots from Hot Topic are, and to me they look rather plain, so I wanted to ask just to be sure. Thanks!

those boots sound fine

And thanks again for the help. I'm sorry for the onslaught of questions just two days before con. ^^;

- Cy

no problem

[Kyra_Maverick]

How short is too short for a dress? My dress is about 1 1/2" - 2" above the top of my knee, but still a few inches past the tips of my fingers. I can bend down easily without giving everyone a show, which I imagine is the main stipulation.



Please ignore the weird shape my hand is in...

[boots01]

yup.  you are quite correct as to the reason and the length looks fine.

[Kyra_Maverick]

Thank you, just wanted to make sure.

[questionette]

Do you think this dress will be okay? I have a backup just in case that is more formal...
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/vrr1/181517.jpg?t=1242783541

[boots01]

that skirt/dress should be fine

[Kites-kun]

May I wear a white ruffly shirt (cuffs are lacy and ruffley, and it has a jbot/cravat that is also lacey and ruffly), black suit jacket and pants, with a suit vest? Im just asking because of the red vest ^^

[boots01]

color is fine as long as the outfit is formal

[anime4me]

I just wanted to verify:  do men need to wear a jacket?  My boyfriend has nice pants, nice shoes, a nice shirt, and a tie, but he doesn't want to buy a jacket.  Thanks.

[boots01]

jacket's aren't required but they do look nice.  i would encourage him to get one, but it's not necessary.

[Mephistopheles]

Would black slacks, a black undershirt, and a white fur-collared coat (sports coat-style) be considered acceptable attire? (one of the alternate costumes for "The King," from Fate/Stay Night; here's an image: http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss345/Mephistopheleantactician/?action=view&current=Gilaltcostume.jpg)

It will be my cosplay, and I'm wondering whether I'll need to pack an extra suit, purely for the ball. It will (hopefully) look rather formal, but it doesn't quite conform to the whole collared shirt/tie look, so I figured that it'd be worth checking, so as to avoid being turned away at the door.

[Kuromi_Kat]

I guess this is the place to ask;

I have NEVER been to the black and white ball, but I REALLY wanna go. So without thinking, spur of the moment, I picked up a dress. If the image I attached is not clear, it is a dark brown and pink ribbon. I didn't think about "Black And White" All I was thinking when I picked this one out was "Formal, formal, formal, what is formal?" So I set out looking for formal.

I was also looking for something with class that was not too short, this DOES come right above my knees. It is not indecent, it has a dark slip underneath.

ALSO will they allow crossplayers?

Here is the picture Link (my phone takes large pictures -.-)
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp18/hellokittyboi/1114091530a.jpg