Subscribe to keep reading

Join 12,355 Charlotte tastemakers.

MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH

FRIDAY, NOV 10

8:00PM – 11:59PM

Join the Young Affiliates of the Mint’s Fall Ball 2017: Under the Big Top! This year, the signature ball will be a celebration of performance arts in our community with some surprises in store. Dance the night away to live music, dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres, and delight in the spectacular on the magnificent lawn of Mint Museum Randolph. All proceeds from this event will be used to offset the cost of Charlotte-Mecklenburg student tours at the Mint.

Attire: Black tie optional

Tickets: Regular Pricing from October 8 – November 10: $100 Member & $120 Non-Member REGISTER HERE

Want to know more about what the YAMs are up to? Click here to join their mailing list

Some Under the Big Top Fall Ball Outfit Tips

The event is on the lawn (aka Grass) so avoid pointy heels and stick with wedges
There will be heaters but the temperatures will be chilly so bring a wrap or jacket
The event is black tie optional so you can go with a formal or a dressy coat & tie /cocktail look

Fall Ball Outfit Ideas from the Charlotte Shops

COPPER PENNY

Yumi Kim red dress: $218; Splendid heel: $104

Parker sparkle dress: $448

Yumi Kim glamour night dress: $268

Haute Hippie tassel dress: $425

THE PINK HANGER

Likely NYC: $188

Show Me your Mumu: $178

Likely Nyc Gown: $380

Amanda Uprichard Jumpsuit: $214

Likely NYC Gown: $380

Amanda Uprichard Jumpsuit: $228

MONKEE’S of Charlotte

Tie Mod Dress $575, Saleema Bootie $348, Earrings $50

Kiea Top $205, Modern Mini Skirt $260, Lahoma Heel $298, Earrings $45

Gabby Top $325, Feather Mini Skirt $450, Lahoma Heel $298, Necklace $45

Farrah Dress $425, Earrings $45

SLOAN

POOLE SHOP

For the Men, easy to rent your Tux from ONWARD RESERVE

Onward Reserve’s most popular rented tuxedo is the Berkeley by Michael Kors. Slim fit, tailored to fit any body type. They recommend upgrading to a microfiber shirt, for better comfort. Also available are wedding suits, dinner jackets and shoes. It is best to make an appointment, (but not necessary), to get fitted and choose the style. Rental prices vary on choices, The Berkeley shown in picture begins at $148, including jacket, pant, shirt, choice of tie, vest or cummerbund and hardware.