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Monday, January 6, 2020

Black Alumni Ball


Imagine a space filled with men in the sharpest suits and tuxedos, and ladies in their most elegant evening gowns.  This can only be experienced at the Black Alumni Ball.  The 5th annual event was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC and was hosted by The Massive Host, King Flexxa.  DJ’s Nate Hopp and Jerome Baker III heated up the turntables all night.  Along with live entertainment by Johnny Graham & the Groove. The Black Alumni Ball’s mission is to bring black alumni from all universities throughout the nation, including both PWI’s (Predominantly White Institutions) and HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), for a night of sophistication, style, and fun.

The event takes place during the summer, and formal attire is required.  Men sport tuxedos or dinner jackets.  While some women wear jeweled gowns and can even get away with shorter dresses if they are embellished.  Most formal social occasions call for black tie, but dress codes are no longer as clear cut as they used to be.  So, I figured I can get away with not wearing a long gown, which never would have been acceptable a few decades ago.  Still, there are unwritten rules particular to each party, which only an in the know person would be privy to.

This was my first year attending so I opted for a dramatic sequin pearl backless dress for the evening.  Below is my look for the night from ASOS.com.  Thankfully it was a hit!  The perfect outfit to wear to some of the most important balls of the year can be hard to find.  I’ve tagged it so you can be sure that you will never look out of place and don’t have to break the bank.

XOXO,

Cherise Lavalle
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