Black and White Ball Attire Questions - Post them here

[clarapark96]

I have another question: can I wear platform wedge leather boots? They come up to my knees and they're about 4 inches high. I tried walking around in SF in them, and they're really stable and comfortable.

[Wabbit98]

To clarapark96,

Is it possible to post a link or picture of what they look like?

[BonjourHoney]

Would this cosplay be appropriate ?

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/kaiyukaiyu/Masquerade%20Ref%20Pics/tumblr_lnu6jddzlH1ql8bsho1_500.jpg

Thanks!

[le_momo]

Would this cosplay be appropriate ?

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/kaiyukaiyu/Masquerade%20Ref%20Pics/tumblr_lnu6jddzlH1ql8bsho1_500.jpg

Thanks!

If there are long dress pants (which I'm already pretty sure there are, though I just can't tell from that picture) and dress shoes involved that fit within the dress code, that looks perfect! :)

[BonjourHoney]

Ah, excellent. Merci. :)

[forbidden86]

Ok I have a question and its the question thats been bugging my date for weeks because of what happened at last years ball to one of her friends.

Opened toed shoes? Are they forbidden or not?

[tkdteo]

Ok I have a question and its the question thats been bugging my date for weeks because of what happened at last years ball to one of her friends.

Opened toed shoes? Are they forbidden or not?

Open toed shoes are fine as long as they are formal and they adhere to the heel rule.  Which is that the heel can be no higher than 4 inches and the point of the heel cannot be smaller than the size of a nickel.  Sandles, flip flops, Birkenstock, crocks, etc are not allowed in at BWBall and shoes must be worn at all times during the dance.  It would help if your date could send in a picture of her shoes and I can give you a more definite answer.  I hope that helps.

- Jim

[Okach]

I have another question: can I wear platform wedge leather boots? They come up to my knees and they're about 4 inches high. I tried walking around in SF in them, and they're really stable and comfortable.

Boots are prohibited unless they're part of a formal cosplay, mainly due to stomp injuries last year.  We should probably update the dress code to reflect that, Jim, as well as request people to bring pictures of the characters they are cosplaying.

[xichisex]

My boyfriend has all black shiny tennis shoes which can appear like formal wear shoes. Would they be okay? And his pants are long black pants which I have hemmed for him to go to about heel length, so his shoes will only really have the tip exposed. His laces and whatever the flap is called won't be showing. And his shoes are more low rise compared to these.

http://www.geeksneakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nike-dunk-high-supreme-qk-octagon-pack2.jpg

[Okach]

No, unfortunately.  We had an issue with people hiding inappropriate shoes/going barefoot under concealing hems, so we will be doing whole shoe checks this year.  That means the shoes won't pass muster because of the style.   

[sake-nya]

If I were to wear a dress similar to this style: http://i.imgur.com/gHGuq.jpg (sheer dress but shorter dress underneath), and the inner dress was obviously higher than 2" above the knees, would I be able to pass or would I need something like tights? Or would the dress just not fly at all?

[nicoleonlywalks]

Hi! I was wondering if these shoes would be appropriate for the ball.
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=43546025

[clarapark96]

To clarapark96,

Is it possible to post a link or picture of what they look like?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BROWN-KNEE-HIGH-PLATFORM-WEDGE-STRETCH-BOOTS-/190675881148?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item2c652b0cbc

[tkdteo]

My boyfriend has all black shiny tennis shoes which can appear like formal wear shoes. Would they be okay? And his pants are long black pants which I have hemmed for him to go to about heel length, so his shoes will only really have the tip exposed. His laces and whatever the flap is called won't be showing. And his shoes are more low rise compared to these.

http://www.geeksneakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nike-dunk-high-supreme-qk-octagon-pack2.jpg

Xichisex,

As Okach has mentioned, dress code checks will be done in full this year at the ball and sneakers of any kind will not be allowed into the ball. I understand that the shoe may not be visible and it may be dark where no one notices but to keep with the formal theme, we will ask that anyone who has tennis shoes to please have a pair of dress shoes that they can change into.

- Jim

[tkdteo]

If I were to wear a dress similar to this style: http://i.imgur.com/gHGuq.jpg (sheer dress but shorter dress underneath), and the inner dress was obviously higher than 2" above the knees, would I be able to pass or would I need something like tights? Or would the dress just not fly at all?

Sake-nya,

The solid part of the dress is the part of the dress that we are concerned with.  That part of the dress should not go higher than 2-3 inches above the knee.  As for the idea of tights underneath that takes away from the elegance of the dress code.  So my suggestion would be to have the dress lengthen or have a different type of dress.  If we were to let the sheer part of the dress pass, that means other people who may have a dress that is shorter than the one you have pictured, could just add a sheer piece of cloth to lengthen the dress and that does not work. 

- Jim

[tkdteo]

To clarapark96,

Is it possible to post a link or picture of what they look like?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BROWN-KNEE-HIGH-PLATFORM-WEDGE-STRETCH-BOOTS-/190675881148?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item2c652b0cbc

The boots would only work if they were part of a cosplay. My concern is that the soles of the feet would mark up the dance floor and although they may be comfy to walk around, they may not be the best shoes to dance in. 

- Jim

[Nina Star 9]

With that dress with the sheer part, what if she wore a longer black slip underneath the lining? You wouldn't be able to tell the difference through the chiffon, and it would be long enough.

It's just an idea, certainly if she has her heart set on that dress. :)

[le_momo]

Hi! I was wondering if these shoes would be appropriate for the ball.
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=43546025

I'm slightly concerned not knowing if the bottom of the shoe will make marks on the floor or not as well as not knowing the height of the heel (or width, for that matter, of the heel). But if they don't make marks and are under our height restriction, I would have to say those look like they work to me! If Jim says otherwise, take his word over mine, though. ^^

- Rebecca

[Okach]

@nicoleonlywalks

As long as the width of the heel contacting the ground (since I can't really tell from the picture) is at least that of the diameter of a nickel, that can pass.

@sake-ya

Try wearing an opaque slip under the short dress that brings you into compliance with the length specified by the dress code.

[kookiekween99]

Are Mary Janes considered "formal"?

Also, how do I test if my shoes make marks or not? I'm pretty sure they don't, but I'd like to be absolutely sure because I don't have any backup shoes and I really don't want to get kicked out...