HELP...going to the French Laundry for dinner....

[ralphlauren]

PLEASE help dress me.....

[bimbi284]

No idea what that is. I'm guessing it is some sort of eatery? Fancy?

[ralphlauren]

YES!! It was so hard to get reservations. Guys must wear a jacket. It is near SF and we are going in August. What should I wear?

Here is a link to the place....

www.frenchlaundry.com/

[bimbi284]

Jun 12, 2012 16:11:02 GMT -5 ralphlauren said:

YES!! It was so hard to get reservations. Guys must wear a jacket. It is near SF and we are going in August. What should I wear?

Here is a link to the place....

www.frenchlaundry.com/

Gotcha. Sounds like a nice cocktail dress kinda place.

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I am insanely jealous!!!!! I have no idea what I'd wear.

[bimbi284]

Maybe something like this?

shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-ricco-sequin-strap-satin-halter-dress/3285027?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=2493

shop.nordstrom.com/S/jill-stuart-silk-chiffon-lace-dress/3296942?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=3185

shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-sarong-dress/3019007?origin=category&fashionColor=BRIGHT+RED&resultback=4235

shop.nordstrom.com/S/eliza-j-one-shoulder-ruched-taffeta-sheath-dress/3278468?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=5220



I would wanna wear something that isn't too restricting in order to accommodate the food baby that will likely develop, lol.

[Deleted]

I would probably wear a fun, summery dress. Like one of these from Zara:

[bimbi284]

See, I was thinking this place was fancier than for what those Zara dresses would be appropriate...

OP?

[mj0818]

JEALOUS!!!!!! I've been dying to go there ever since I read Soul of a Chef about 10 years ago......
::sigh::

Maybe a maxi:


or a shorter dress like this:


Like OP said, something with a little 'give' in the tummy :

[mj0818]

I would say its more conservative (style-wise) than most of those Zara dresses...not necessarily dressier.

[ralphlauren]

Jun 12, 2012 16:47:45 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

See, I was thinking this place was fancier than for what those Zara dresses would be appropriate...

OP?

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According to the website it is fine dining. Men are required to wear jackets so I think the dresses from Zara may be too casual

[litasail]

I went a few years ago. I wore a LBD with a blue pashmina, and I felt under-dressed. Most of the other ladies there were wearing black tie, long dresses. Picture what you would wear to a ball or gala.

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Jun 12, 2012 16:57:28 GMT -5 ralphlauren said:

Jun 12, 2012 16:47:45 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

See, I was thinking this place was fancier than for what those Zara dresses would be appropriate...

OP?

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According to the website it is fine dining. Men are required to wear jackets so I think the dresses from Zara may be too casual

Right, men are required to wear jackets, not suits. To me there's a difference. But, definitely go with whatever you're comfortable with. I personally wouldn't wear a dress that I'd wear to a wedding, I'd wear a step down from that. If you feel like dressing up more, go for it.

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Jun 12, 2012 17:01:21 GMT -5 litasail said:

I went a few years ago. I wore a LBD with a blue pashmina, and I felt under-dressed. Most of the other ladies there were wearing black tie, long dresses. Picture what you would wear to a ball or gala.

Holy cow! You can forget my suggestions. This is out of my league. LOL.

[emyinpink]

I'd go with a cocktail dress and fabulous shoes. I'm so so so jealous. DH and I are dying to go!

[emyinpink]

and I like the dresses that Bimbi posted! something in that style.

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Jun 12, 2012 16:52:41 GMT -5 mj0818 said:

JEALOUS!!!!!! I've been dying to go there ever since I read Soul of a Chef about 10 years ago......
::sigh::


or a shorter dress like this:


Like OP said, something with a little 'give' in the tummy :

I love this and think it would be perfect.

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Jun 12, 2012 17:05:40 GMT -5 @cknud112 said:

Jun 12, 2012 17:01:21 GMT -5 litasail said:

I went a few years ago. I wore a LBD with a blue pashmina, and I felt under-dressed. Most of the other ladies there were wearing black tie, long dresses. Picture what you would wear to a ball or gala.

Holy cow! You can forget my suggestions. This is out of my league. LOL.

Really? I had no idea it was that dressy.

OP, please post after you go and tell me about every single thing you ate so I can live vicariously through you. A wine country trip with a dinner at the French Laundry is one of our top 5 must do trips. A chef friend of ours can get us a reservation easily, so for us it's just getting to the point where we don't feel so shocked at the price of dinner Hopefully in the next year or so!

[niknik]

I would just wear an elegant, classic cocktail dress that you can wear to other functions someday. It's fancy but California style. I would probably wear a simple lbd and then wear some fun shoes.

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Here are what some bloggers wore!











What Julia Robers wore to French Laundry


There must have been a special event or something if women were in ballgowns.

[pixy0stix]

That last blogger looks way too casual.

[anaps28]

Jun 12, 2012 17:19:41 GMT -5 @emyinpink said:

I'd go with a cocktail dress and fabulous shoes. I'm so so so jealous. DH and I are dying to go!

This sounds perfect.

[coconutbug]

I went to French Laundry about 10 years ago and wore an LBD. It was fine. I don't recall seeing any ball gowns or anything fancy like that.

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Jun 12, 2012 17:41:05 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

That last blogger looks way too casual.

I agree, but think she still looks better than Julia Roberts.

[rikki]

I wore a sleeveless white and blue silk polka dot dress. There were no long ball gowns the night we were there.

[FormerCityGirl]

Jun 12, 2012 22:08:11 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Jun 12, 2012 17:41:05 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

That last blogger looks way too casual.

I agree, but think she still looks better than Julia Roberts.

Celebrities tend to get a pass on dress codes at fine dining establishments. The Chef's would rather have them seen there in anything than not at all. They have to get press and celebrities are the easiest way to get it.

I would do some form of a cocktail dress with a nice piece of statement jewelry and great shoes. Look at Kendra Scott, Sheila Fajl, or Amrita Singh for ideas on statement jewelry. Think less along the lines of wedding cocktail dress and go with party type of cocktail dress.

[birkbop]

I'm such a bumpkin I was all "why would you eat at a laundromat..." in my head.

I excel at fanciness.

[vagrrrl]

I've not seen tuxes and ball gowns at the French Laundry. A cocktail dress or a dressy pants outfit is fine. Jackets for guys. Have fun! If you love food and really great service, you will love it!