Yes, an e-mail detailing the dress-code for the Christmas party as business casual. Now, at most companies in the Washington D.C. area, this wouldn't be too traumatizing. People would just tone down their christmas party ball gowns to something a little more appropriate... ie, my adorable, pink, cocktail dress. But it just so happens, I work at the world's OLDEST government contracting firm where the old people wear their old Christmas sweaters... you know, the one's that have the 12 days of Christmas knitted across them completed with a light-up christmas tree and the 12 reign deer?? Yeah. Those ones.
Still upset by this recent turn of events. Who is this "bah-humbug" scrooge who changed the dress code this year any ways!? I'll tell you who... it's that old women with the 24 yr-old running collection of knitted Christmas sweaters, that's who!
Alas, since I may not be wearing the adorable dress with lacey tights and patent leather black stilettos and matching clutch, I might as well count the number of over-sized ugly Christmas sweaters I see running around the party. *sighs* Who knows, maybe I'll even be able to snap a few creeper pics for your enjoyment... it's the least I can do!
If all else fails, make it a game. See if you can snap pics of the absolute worst. Always a silver lining if you tilt your head just right. Or use LSD.
I seriously think you should still wear your cute dress. The rule I've always followed is that the "dress code" is the minimum dress. I guess I've always thought people set it so that people wouldn't UNDER dress, but "over" dressing is fine. So go get em in your cute attire :)
XOX
Odd Duck, just for you, I'm going to go all "creeper photographer" and find the ugliest knitted christmas sweater... if successful, I shall post here, in your honor.
Lil' Ms. Paige... TOTALLY agree! You've inspired me... I'm busting out the pink dress... and stealing your line as my new life's motto: "dress code is the minimum dress..."over" dressing is fine". THANKS!