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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017 FEATURES Wedding attire unraveled Dear Annie: I recently you to get the definitive ruling attended the wedding of a col- on ambiguous attire definitions. Feeling underdressed is the pits. lege friend of mine. In the days preceding the — Dressed to Be Stressed Dear Dressed: Here’s a brief wedding, a buddy of mine asked whether I was going to overview of what wedding dress wear a tuxedo. I told him no, codes mean for men. If the invi- tation says “white tie,” because the invitation DEAR dress to the nines — said “formal attire.” I with a long black jacket interpreted “formal” ANNIE with tails, a white bow to mean I should wear tie and a white vest. a suit, whereas “black To a “black tie” wed- tie” would have meant ding, always wear a men should wear a tux. tuxedo. We asked our respective If it’s “formal,” a tux- wives and decided that edo or dark suit and tie “formal” meant suit. Lane will do. The wedding took Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. “Semiformal” or place during the summer “cocktail” denotes a suit in Southern California. I wore a true-blue suit, blue shirt and tie. For a “casual” wedding, and light red linen tie. I thought it was perfect for the venue, time go with dress pants and a but- of year and location. My buddy ton-down shirt. If you’re not sure, err on the wore something comparable. However, when we showed side of formal. It’s less embar- up in our suits, we were sur- rassing to be overdressed than it prised to see that almost every- is to be underdressed. Dear Annie: This is in one else was wearing tuxes. Business? Business casual? response to “Babied Pre-Law Business cool? Formal? Black Student,” who wants to attend tie? Black tie optional? Top- law school out of state but is tional? Is there a council of meeting resistance from her par- elders who decide what we can ents. What was not very clear wear and when? I am writing to was whether the potential law 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. student is expecting her parents to support the decision no mat- ter what the cost is to them. If her parents are willing and able to pay for in-state tuition and expenses, that is a boon not to be taken lightly. If she wants to go out of state, perhaps her par- ents could contribute the amount they’d pay if she stayed in state and she could cover the rest. If this person is truly “an adult and able to make (her) own decisions,” shouldn’t that include paying her own way? If anyone is still dependent on her parents for all expenses, I am not sure she is truly an adult. — Katherine Dear Katherine: I feel the same way. Being an adult means being financially independent. I took the letter writer to mean that she’d be taking out loans and paying for law school her- self, but I may have been too generous in that assumption. If in fact her parents are putting her through law school, she should absolutely not expect them to foot the bill at whatever the cost. Your suggestion — that her par- ents contribute an amount equal to in-state tuition and she cover the rest — is a good one. little jealous, too. It can’t be helped. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today will be all right. In the English-language sense of it, this phrase covers a wide variety of meanings (many of which will apply): “just ok”; “spectacular”; “here’s a counter offer”; “agreed”; and “yes.” SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll become so immersed in these adventures that you’ll find there is no longer room for the anxiety and fear you once felt. You’ll channel your energy into exciting new endeavors. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can’t see time, although, if you wait long enough, there will be quite a lot of physical evidence that it was here. To experience time more vividly, positively and fully, plant a seed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You en- joy getting quality attention, and you know how to hold and play with that, too. You also cherish your private time. Today you’ll prefer to recharge in solitude. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s some- one you want to know better, but you’re not sure how you should approach. Better to repel someone by being who you are than attract them by being who you’re not. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s no time to waste in anger. Forgive quickly; forget easily. There is so much fun and play to be had! Tonight sees you laughing until your cheeks hurt. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A loved one will figure into your work scenario and may be the key that unlocks the next profession- al level. Even so, ultimately it’s your work and your being that will make the situation great for all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Just be- cause they ask doesn’t mean you have to answer. Why do they want to know? It’s not like you’re applying for a security clearance or running for office today. You’re allowed to be as mysterious as you want to be. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whom should I know? Many don’t ask such questions, out of shyness or a lack of foresight. But you realize that in order to move and shake things, you need to get to know the current movers and shakers. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Liking yourself may not be enough today. You’ve plenty of reasons to be madly, deeply in love. Anyway, what would you do differently in that case? How would you advocate for yourself? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve already come far in life with emotional development and maturity beyond your years. With all you’ll gain over the next three weeks, you’ll rise to yet another level of wisdom. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 7). The next three months present games and risk; keep at it and you’ll become a master. September brings a lucky break. November shows you inseparable from your team. To- gether you’ll execute an important mission. January shifts the focus to self-improve- ment, especially in the area of health and lifestyle. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 9, 30, 44 and 19. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re creative. You don’t need to have the best things in order to make the best of things. Also, many who already have the best can’t see it. You’ll help them see it. So, you’ll make them a FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE
