Why Do People Throw Big Parties And Expect Others To Be Up To Their Standards?

I m invited to this party and they have a theme for wearing smart casual dress. I have just normal summer dresses (not expensive) and I am expected to have cocktail dress. What is the point of all this materialism when you are just going there to say farewell to your dear friend who is leaving for overseas? I mean isn t the entire idea of a party is just to gather up and have some good time other than the focus being on your dress? Seriously, I cannot afford an expensive dress because I am on a... Why Do People Throw Big Parties And Expect Others To Be Up To Their Standards?
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