Quote Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun View Post
I say go for it! Most folks don't observe the formal rules of general dress in society any way (i.e. no white after Labor Day, etc.).
Other evening rules no one observes:
  • A lady should not wear leather shoes in the evening, but only those which might be ruined if she were to step in a puddle, lest she appear to be too poor to afford to ruin her shoes (or that she might be required to step in a puddle).
  • Watches should not be worn for evening social events, lest you telegraph the notion that you'd rather be somewhere else.

Or so says Miss Manners (or Emily Post, I forget which).

Since we ignore these rules with impunity, I'm sure no one will chastize you for your faux pas either.

Regards,
Rex.