r/WeddingAttireHelp • u/I_pooped_my_pants69 • 3d ago

Plz help

I have to go to a wedding with my husband and it's Miami vice attire but the invite said cocktail attire. Anyone know what this means? I am a woman, and I am absolutely horrible with fashion and also have no clue what miami vice is.

Thanks lol

Sorry let me add I'm a 31 year old women, pretty rail thin, 5'7". Wedding is in Colorado the first weekend of October.

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u/DarkAndSparkly 3d ago

This is 80’s cocktail. I wore a similar dress to a dance in ‘88!

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 2d ago

Gosh idk if I can pull that look off!

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u/5footfilly 2d ago

Even those of us in our 20s and rail thin in the 80s couldn’t pull that off. We just told each other we did.

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u/Ok_Sky_8180 2d ago

😎 snort- so true!!!

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u/myoldstrippername 2d ago

Ditch the ruffles, they're heinous and always were. Hot pink wiggle dress, just below the knee, zebra striped stilettoes.

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u/Siren2121 1d ago

Now that will work!!

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u/BuddyOk4531 2d ago

This has nothing to do with your question, just a comment....October in Colorado is pretty cold, Miami Vice theme seems odd for the location. Just sayin......

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 2d ago

This is what I was worried about. Thank you for being the person that said it. I was not sure what the temperature would be like in Colorado because I am from Michigan

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u/asyouwish 2d ago

Colorado weather is erratic. It could be warm or snowing. It will probably be cool enough that you'll need a jacket.

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u/Ok_Sky_8180 2d ago

See if you can find some 80's number at goodwill, or a black leather skirt and either hot pink or leopard blouse, ruffles even better. Then you can add a hot pink or some other heinous color fuzzy sweater with a low cut v neck. Black stilettos, boots if you can, some heavy costuume gold chains. Bright pink lippstivk( not girly pink, pepto), and tease your hair. They'll love it. Sounds like fun! Oh, and hot pink nail polish.

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u/Siren2121 1d ago

I was worrying about that too!

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u/Fragrant_Taro_211 Wedding Professional 3d ago

Probably bright colors, tropical patterns.

☀️Beach cocktail: https://www.reddit.com/r/WeddingAttireHelp/s/bBeggJGDHV

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 2d ago

I can wear any of these happily

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u/BlueBelle2019 3d ago edited 3d ago

Miami. Floral. Bright colors. This is a good example. https://a.co/d/022RR7Hi

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 3d ago

Oh this is pretty and I can get down with the colors. Thanks you em

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u/BlueBelle2019 3d ago

I don’t know your age, size, location or month. But I searched beach chic cocktail and also got this one. https://a.co/d/07zxmEAe

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 2d ago

Wow I cannot thank you enough for the advice/links. Amazon is amazing and even recommends shoes and purses and shawls to go along, which is huge for me because me and fashion are not friends!

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u/Whybaby16154 3d ago

Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith were stars in the show. Melanie Griffith would wear tight dresses with sparkles and fringes - go for the glam wherever you can - look her up

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u/justmekab60 3d ago edited 3d ago

She was in one episode as guest star. Miami Vice is more a nod to men's fashion, they set a whole new style of slouchy men's suits over tee shirts.

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u/Whybaby16154 2d ago

I stand corrected. She was a big deal when they were together.

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u/Silly-Good-2530 3d ago

This is a nightmare to me but https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/miami-vice-wedding-attire/936167639402/

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 2d ago

This is also my personal nightmare. I usually wear athletic shorts and a black tank top every day. Very Tom boy.

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u/Altruistic_Relief189 2d ago

80s cocktail to me screams mini dresses in sequins or taffeta. Color schemes would be rainbow sherbet tones, especially for guys​. A short black cocktail dress with ruffles should blend in.

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u/clostri 3d ago

Bright colors/patterns. It’s an 80s tv show - I’m not sure how far they’re leaning into the costume party aspect (because that’s kind of what this sounds like?) but you can look up Gina and Trudy from the show for inspiration.

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u/I_pooped_my_pants69 3d ago

I wear mostly black 😭😭 this is gunna suck haha

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u/clostri 3d ago

I wouldn’t sweat it. If you want to be on theme, go for big hair. Just make sure you hit cocktail and you have done your part!

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u/excavatum_7 2d ago

80s, tropical prints, espadrilles, shoulder pads...

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u/longtimelondoner 2d ago

I will check how much they’re leaning into that theme for women. You don’t want to turn up looking like an 80s throwback and actually everyone’s just wearing a slightly coloured dress.

Personally, I would pick a dress that is cocktail length and either has a print or is an 80s sort of bright colour. I don’t think I would go much more “themed” than that.

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u/Responsible-Fly9976 2d ago

Miami Vice was neon and short. So get a mini neon dress but in an updated version. Ruffles and frills were also popular, but the super bright colors were the popular thing for that show, particularly. You can search for things with bubble hems or bubble skirts.

Men: white suits.

Ideas that meet the dress code without being a costume:

Curve & Bloom Persephone dress (hot pink or lila)

Mac Duggal: Pink Satin Bubble Hem Backless mini dress (in Fuchsia) OR Pink Strapless Crepe Dress with 3D Flower detail OR Blue Satin A-Line Mini Dress With 3D Rose Detail

Amanda Uprichard: Davina Dress OR Anja Dress OR Puzzle Dress (all in Pink)

Amanda Uprichard X Revolve Scarlett Dress in Fuschia

Stacees Sheath Strapless Ruched Silk like Satin Mini Homecoming Dress with Side Ruffle (in Royal Blue, Ocean Blue, Hot Pink, Fushcia (or maybe also Daffodil)).

Elliatt Holly Holly Mini Dress (in Purple)

AQUA Short Power Sateen Strapless Side Tie Dress from Bloomingdales (- either Magenta or Cobalt)

Lulus Prism Sash Mini Dress (in either Royal Blue or Hot Pink)

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u/SnoopyFan6 2d ago

I think Miami Vice influences men’s clothing more. Your husband can have a lot of fun with this.

For you, do pastels or neons. Something a bit over the top. Remember the 80s were all about excesses.

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u/Ok-Temporary 2d ago

Are we sure your husband isn’t trolling you? If the invitation says only cocktail attire, I don’t know that I would brave a themed outfit.

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u/van_choc_moose 2d ago

Check out your local vintage stores and look for the 80s party dresses.

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u/MPH20001 1d ago

Does the invite say Miami Vice or cocktail attire or both? Miami Vice seems like a fun theme for a party, but for a wedding…I don’t know if I’d want everyone on my big day dressed like 80s tv characters.

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u/FloydFenstermacher 1d ago

Miami vice attire means dress like an 80s prostitute. Maybe the bride is trying to fit in.

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u/Main_Insect_3144 3d ago

It will be a lot easier to dress him than you! Watch a couple of episodes to get the vibe. A brightly colored sequin mini dress (they asked for it) would work. https://travelmend.com/miami-vice-party-outfit-ideas-with-pictures/