[birdiebill]

My wife and I are spending Apr 30 to May 31 in The Villages. We will attend church and would like to ballroom dance. What is the appropriate attire? I assume smart casual for both--i.e. slacks and collared shirt for men; skirts and tops or dresses for women. But if I need coat and tie, I will pack accordingly.

[borjo]

I can't speak to the dancing but church attire is very informal. You're right for the church attire except it may be even more informal with slacks for women if you like. Almost anything goes.

[Avista]

NewCovenant Methodist Church accepts anything. You will see men in shorts or long pants. Very very few sport coats. Women casual as well. Sandals worth slacks mostly. Might see some skirts

[billethkid]

FL/tropical casual is the order of the day.

Jackets and necties for specified formal attire and casket showings.

We have been here 12 years and have not worn a tie yet.

White dinner jacket for cruises and really, REALLY special events.

[birdiebill]

Thanks for the quick responses. We plan on attending New Covenant while we are in The Villages for May.

[Avista]

Originally Posted by birdiebill

Thanks for the quick responses. We plan on attending New Covenant while we are in The Villages for May.

You will be very welcome at New Covenant. If you have time and like discussion classes, stay for our Faithlink Class at 10:30 (Right after 9:15 service). It is one. Of many classes, but this is my favorite as we discuss current events from a Christian perspective. Everyone has a different opinion, but we all respect each other.

[rosygail]

The free ballroom dance sessions have no dress code. There are some clubs that require coat and tie but you must be a member so that probably doesn't apply to you.

Hope to see you on the dance floor

[rubicon]

Suit and tie for church

tuxedo for ballroom dancing

[graciegirl]

When a person is "all dressed up" wearing heels and button down shirt etc, us natives think...ahhhh a newbie!

The men DON'T wear white shoes and only a few couples dress alike. For a lady, shorts or pedal pushers and golf shirts are always acceptable, guys are frequently seen in shorts and golf shirts. This means out to dinner, church, and even at some funerals. Comfortable is the keyword and I think it is attractive.

[jblum315]

The other day I was driving past a funeral home where a lot of people were in the parking lot. To my surprise not one man was wearing a jacket. All were dressed for golf. The ladies, however, were all in black or black and white dresses or skirts and tops.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

For a lady, shorts or pedal pushers and golf shirts are always acceptable, guys are frequently seen in shorts and golf shirts.

Pedal Pushers and white sports coats and pink carnations and saddle shoes.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Pedal Pushers and white sports coats and pink carnations and saddle shoes.

OOOOPs. I sounded old didn't I? Oh well. I should have said cropped pants.

[joldnol]

which campus of New Covenant? Either one, casual is fine.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

When a person is "all dressed up" wearing heels and button down shirt etc, us natives think...ahhhh a newbie!

The men DON'T wear white shoes and only a few couples dress alike. For a lady, shorts or pedal pushers and golf shirts are always acceptable, guys are frequently seen in shorts and golf shirts. This means out to dinner, church, and even at some funerals. Comfortable is the keyword and I think it is attractive.

Ah, pedal pushers! Shortened pants that ladies wore to keep their pants from getting caught in the bicycle chain as they pushed the pedals.

[graciegirl]

Capri's. I meant capri's. (At least I didn't say Bloomers)

Like some of us wore to gym class. (When we walked five miles to school)


The one-piece gymsuit. I had my name embroidered on my gym suit. Mine also had a belt...I hated wearing it!: